Brain Injuries

If you have suffered a brain injury after an accident, you should consult with a Miami personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. In many situations, you can receive substantial compensation for your injuries. Brain injuries are ] serious, and they may drastically impact the quality of your life down the road. While taking legal action against those responsible is important, your first priority should be to get medical attention.

If you are searching for an experienced, qualified personal injury attorney in Miami, look no further than Gerson & Schwartz personal injury lawyers. This law firm was first established in 1970, and they have been helping victims like you for over 50 years. If someone else's negligence led to your injury, you need to hold them accountable. Reach out to Gerson & Schwartz today for a free consultation. Call 305-371-6000 (toll-free at 877-475-2905), or send us an email at info@gsalwusa.com.

When you team up with Gerson & Schwartz, you benefit from Miami personal injury attorneys who have a wealth of experience. Over the years, attorneys such as Phillip M. Gerson and Edward S. Schwartz have helped a wide range of injury victims in the Miami area. They have considerable experience helping those who have suffered brain injuries. Both Edward S. Schwartz and Phillip M. Gerson graduated summa cum laude from the University of Miami Law School, and both are committed to victims' rights. Phillip M. Gerson is a founding member of the National Victim Bar Association advisory board, and Edward S. Schwartz has published articles in the St. Thomas Law Review and other scholarly journals.

When Can I File a Claim for My Brain Injury?

If you believe that someone else's negligence caused your brain injury, you can file a personal injury claim. In the case of a car accident, you can also file a claim regardless of who was to blame through your insurance company. This is because of Florida's "no-fault" insurance laws. Regardless of your unique situation, you can count on Gerson & Schwartz to help you as you seek compensation for your brain injuries. In the past, our attorneys have served in a variety of capacities, including:

• Car crash injuries
• Highway crashes
• Drunk drivers
• Distracted drivers
• Workplace injuries
• Dog bite injuries
• Pedestrian injuries
• Hit and run injuries
• Slip and fall injuries
• Broken stairs injuries
• Escalator injuries
• Elevator injuries
• Medical malpractice injuries
• Product liability injuries

The Importance of Getting Medical Assistance as Soon as Possible

Scars and broken bones are immediately visible after an accident, but brain injuries can be much harder to spot. Although brain injuries may go unnoticed, they can be incredibly serious. They also have the potential to become progressively worse over time. All this means that you should get medical assistance as soon as possible, even if you are not sure whether you have actually suffered a brain injury.

Neurologists and other trained medical professionals can conduct tests and determine the extent of your brain injury. These tests are important for a number of reasons. First of all, they help you get the treatment that you need to recover fully. Secondly, they provide evidence when you file your claim. If you do not get the necessary tests, it can be difficult to prove that you have suffered brain injuries. This can make it hard to receive the compensation that you need and deserve.

Types of Brain Injuries

There are many different types of brain injuries, and these may be caused by a number of different accidents:

• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): Traumatic brain injuries can be caused by car accidents, assaults, trips and falls, and sporting accidents. A TBI is caused when an external force causes the brain to move around inside of the skull. This movement causes brain damage.
• Hematoma: A hematoma is a collection of clotting blood outside of the blood vessels. If you develop a hematoma inside your brain, the effects can be quite serious. With increased pressure on the brain, you can lose consciousness. This can also cause permanent brain damage.
• Hemorrhage: A hemorrhage occurs when there is uncontrolled bleeding inside the brain. A subarachnoid hemorrhage occurs when there is bleeding in the space around your brain. An intracerebral hemorrhage occurs when there is bleeding within your brain tissue.
• Skull Fracture: Skull fractures can be very serious because your skull does not have any bone marrow. Because of the lack of marrow, a fractured skull is unable to absorb impacts in the same way as other bones. This in turn increases the chance of damage to the brain.

Enlist the Help of a Qualified Miami Personal Injury Attorney Today

If you have suffered a head injury, you need help from both medical and legal professionals. While a medical professional can help you recover, a qualified personal injury lawyer in Miami can help you receive compensation. Your settlement can cover lost wages, medical expenses, out-of-pocket costs, and much more. Reach out to Gerson & Schwartz personal injury lawyers today for experienced legal assistance. Call 305-371-6000 or toll-free at 877-475-2905, or send us an email at info@gsalwusa.com.

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