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If you are the victim of a traumatic brain injury, our lawyers can help you maximize your claim. At the Law Offices of Doehrman & Chamberlain, our attorneys are nationally renowned for their impressive track record of brain injury verdicts and settlements. Our clients can rest assured that an Indianapolis, Indiana brain injury lawyer will help them get the compensation to which they are entitled. Our personal injury lawyers will protect your rights as a victim and provide expert guidance through the legal process.

What is a traumatic brain injury (TBI)?

Who can sue for a traumatic brain injury?

Can a brain injury occur if a victim does not lose consciousness?

Should I contact a traumatic brain injury attorney?

What is a traumatic brain injury (TBI)?

A traumatic brain injury (TBI), which typically results from a violent blow to the head, affects one or more areas of the brain, and often causes a victim to suffer impairment to memory, vision, communication, and/or mobility. Traumatic brain injuries are usually caused when the head suddenly and violently strikes an object or when an object pierces the skull and brain tissue. Brain injury severity can vary greatly based on the area of the brain affected and the extent of the damage. Traumatic brain injuries may occur simultaneously with a concussion (a disturbance of brain function) or a contusion (a hemorrhage within the brain), two common brain injuries. A mild brain injury may cause temporary confusion and headache, but a serious brain injury may cause wrongful death.

According to the Mayo Clinic, 1.4 million Americans suffer traumatic brain injuries annually. Even seemingly minor brain injuries can produce long-term problems. If you have suffered a brain injury, contact an Indianapolis, Indiana traumatic brain injury lawyer at the Law Offices of Doehrman & Chamberlain and schedule a case consultation and evaluation. We can help you maximize your claim.

Who can sue for a traumatic brain injury?

Anyone who suffers a traumatic brain injury due to the reckless or negligent actions of another may be eligible to file a lawsuit. Whether your brain injury was sustained in a motor vehicle accident, construction accident, or as the result of a defective product or unsafe premises, you can bring a claim against the responsible party (or parties).

A successful brain injury lawsuit will compensate you for medical and rehabilitation costs, lost income, diminished earning capacity, property damage, as well as pain and suffering. In order to successfully recover compensation, your brain injury attorney is required to prove that: 1. you are injured; 2. your injury is not a pre-existing condition; and 3. the injury was result of another person’s actions. Contact an Indianapolis, Indiana traumatic brain injury lawyer to find out if you may be able to file a lawsuit.

Can a brain injury occur if a victim does not lose consciousness?

Yes. According to numerous medical studies, a permanent brain injury may occur without the loss of consciousness. Severe injuries may exist even when all imaging studies, such as MRI and CT scans, are negative. Traumatic brain injury victims experience diminished or altered consciousness, impaired cognitive abilities, impaired physical functioning, as well as altered emotional or behavioral responses. Brain injury victims do not necessarily lose consciousness. Even minor brain injuries can produce long-lasting problems.

If you have suffered a traumatic brain injury, contact an Indianapolis, Indiana brain injury lawyer at the Law Offices of Doehrman & Chamberlain today and schedule a consultation. Our attorneys provide exceptional legal services to victims nationwide.

Should I contact a traumatic brain injury attorney?

Absolutely. If you have been injured, it’s always wiser to enlist the services of a skilled, experienced brain injury lawyer. All too often, traumatic brain injury victims who suffer only limited outward manifestations of their injuries fail to comprehend the significance of their injuries. Our brain injury lawyers have represented many brain injury victims and understand the impact that your injuries can have on your life as well as the applicable law.

At the Law Offices of Doehrman & Chamberlain, we have the knowledge and experience necessary to maximize your claim. We have successfully represented many brain injury victims and boast an impressive track record of successful verdicts and settlements. If you have suffered due to the reckless or negligent actions of another, contact an Indianapolis, Indiana traumatic brain injury lawyer and arrange a case consultation. We will evaluate your case and fight to maximize your claim.

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