Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) caused by someone else’s negligence can lead to life-altering consequences, like cognitive impairments, emotional distress, loss of mobility, and long-term disability. TBIs can damage critical areas of the brain responsible for memory, reasoning, and motor skills. Victims may require extensive medical treatment, rehabilitation, and long-term care, which can place an immense financial burden on families.

At Wagner Reese, LLP, our personal injury lawyers in Fishers are ready to stand up for brain injury victims and their families when they need us the most. For more than two decades, our firm has been a trusted advocate for injured individuals throughout Indiana, earning recognition from Super Lawyers®, The Best Lawyers in America©, and U.S. News & World Report. We have achieved multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts for our clients and we are relentless in our pursuit of justice.

Doctor Looking At X-rays Of A Persons HeadCommon Types of Brain Injuries Due to Another’s Negligence

Our Fishers personal injury attorney at Wagner Reese, LLP will provide you with dedicated legal help for brain injuries in Fishers, such as:

Concussions

These mild traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) often result from falls, car accidents, or sports incidents. Repeated concussions or those left untreated can lead to serious long-term damage.

Contusions

Typically occurring from direct blows to the head, contusions are bruises on the brain that can cause swelling, increased pressure, and severe complications, especially when they don’t heal properly.

Diffuse Axonal Injury (DAI)

Common in high-impact accidents, such as car crashes, DAIs occur when the brain shifts rapidly inside the skull. This can cause tearing of the brain’s connecting nerve fibers, leading to serious damage and potential coma.

Penetrating Brain Injuries

When an object pierces the skull and enters brain tissue, the consequences can be catastrophic. Penetrating brain injuries are often seen in cases involving construction site accidents, violent assaults, or unsafe premises.

Second Impact Syndrome (SIS)

This rare but severe condition happens when a person experiences a second TBI before the first one has healed. It is especially common in sports or environments with repeated exposure to head trauma, leading to rapid brain swelling and potential fatality.

Anoxic Brain Injury

When the brain is deprived of oxygen for even a few minutes, it can result in anoxic brain injury. This may occur in near-drowning incidents, medical malpractice cases, or construction site accidents involving unsafe practices.

Establishing the Full Extent of Your Brain Injury

To establish the full extent of a brain injury and its long-term impact on a client’s life, our brain injury law firm in Fishers, IN will collect and present compelling medical evidence and expert opinions, including:

  • Detailed Medical Records: Our team will obtain all hospital and treatment records documenting your injury diagnosis, treatment progress, surgeries, rehabilitation, and any complications.
  • Medical Imaging Reports: We collect MRI, CT scans, and other advanced imaging results that provide visual evidence of brain damage.
  • Neuropsychological Assessments: Detailed cognitive and psychological tests from a neuropsychologist will assess the client’s memory, problem-solving abilities, attention, and other mental functions affected by the injury.
  • Physician Statements and Reports: Statements from neurologists, neurosurgeons, or rehabilitation doctors provide insights into the specific nature of the brain injury, the expected recovery timeline, and the probability of permanent impairment or disability.
  • Vocational Expert Opinions: A vocational expert can assess how the brain injury has impacted your ability to work, whether you are likely to return to your previous job, and if your injury necessitates a career change or limits your earning potential.
  • Life Care Plans: These are prepared by life care planning specialists who evaluate the lifetime costs of medical care, therapy, adaptive equipment, and other services required due to the brain injury.
  • Rehabilitation and Therapy Records: Physical, occupational, and speech therapy records can further demonstrate the ongoing challenges faced during recovery in your day-to-day life and functionality.
  • Pain and Suffering Documentation: We will also collect documentation on the emotional and psychological toll, including depression, anxiety, or PTSD, that may have resulted from the injury, leading to a diminished quality of life.

We Can Make Insurance Companies Pay

When it comes to traumatic brain injury cases, the financial stakes are high. Insurance companies will attempt to settle for the lowest possible amount—unless they fear the case can go before a jury. That’s why the trial capabilities and trial reputation of your legal team matter.

At Wagner Reese, for over twenty years, Fishers, IN brain injury attorney Stephen Wagner has been selected as an “Indiana Super Lawyer,” a title reserved for the top 5% of attorneys in the state. Known for his courtroom skills, Mr. Wagner has achieved numerous 7- and 8-figure jury verdicts and settlements for clients, establishing him as a force insurance companies take seriously.

Attorney Jason Reese has similarly earned a reputation as a proven trial lawyer, recognized by The National Trial Lawyers as one of Indiana’s Top 100 Trial Lawyers. Our law firm has achieved over $300 million in financial recoveries for injured victims, proving time and again our commitment to fighting for maximum compensation.

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