Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer Serving Greenville, NC

We do not want to think that a serious brain injury may happen to someone we love or ourselves. Yet in a second and without any warning, someone may endure a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a car accident, slip and fall accident, act of violence or other serious incident. This injury may forever change your life and the lives of your family members, as well as leave your loved ones searching for the funds to pay for medical care. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1.7 million TBIs happen each year, which means that countless individuals and their families are faced with the aftermath of this devastating injury each year.

At Edwards & Edwards, L.L.P., we want those affected by serious brain injuries caused by the negligent actions of another to receive the care they deserve. Our Greenville injury attorneys offer personal attention and experienced representation to victims of traumatic brain injuries and their families.

A traumatic brain injury is a serious condition that happens when an external force, such as a blow to the head or a penetrating head injury, disrupts normal brain function. Brain injuries can affect an individual’s thinking capacity, motor functions, emotions, ability to sense through touch, taste or smell as well as his or her ability to communicate. 

A mild brain injury may cause the temporary dysfunction of brain cells, while damage that is more serious can lead to bruising, bleeding, torn tissues and other physical trauma. The most severe brain injuries may also lead to life-altering medical complications and wrongful death.

Brain injury treatments greatly depend on the severity of the injury. For mild injuries, treatment may be as simple as an individual resting and taking pain relief medication. However, a medical professional should always monitor an individual with a mild brain injury for signs that the injury might be worsening.

More severe TBIs may require immediate medications to reduce the possibility of seizures and alleviate the pressure build up inside the brain. Surgery may also be necessary to remove clots, repair skull fractures, and provide more space for swollen tissues.

For significant brain injuries, individuals may need to undergo rehabilitation. Depending on the severity of the injury, patients may require rehabilitation to relearn basic skills. The intention of rehabilitation is to improve the ability of victims to perform daily tasks so that they can achieve as much independence as possible. Sadly, some brain injury victims may never regain all of their motor functions and may require lifelong medical care in addition to support from their family members or a caregiver.

If you sustained a brain injury or someone you love is suffering the aftermath of a serious TBI, we understand how this injury may be a source of emotional and financial stress. When another person’s negligence caused this serious injury, our firm wants to make sure you get the legal help you need.

Our Greenville traumatic brain injury lawyers handle cases involving brain injuries. Our attorneys have over 50 years of combined legal experience, and always treat others as we would wish to be treated. Talk with us by calling (252) 353-1200 for free attorney advice about your rights after suffering a brain injury. Tell us your story, and we will do whatever we can to assist you.