In the event that you are involved in a car accident in Pennsylvania and suffer a brain injury, car accident lawyers, such as those at Wapner Newman, may be able to help. We can work with you to seek compensation for your harm, even when your insurance company tries to deny or undervalue your claim. We understand that a brain injury is a unique type of injury that can often receive less attention than it should, and we know how that can result in financial hardship for the victim. At Wapner Newman, we believe that victims of brain injuries deserve to be represented by personal injury lawyers who will fight to help them recover physically and financially, and that is precisely what we intend to do for you.
Head Injuries From a Car Accident
The force of a car accident is enough to cause a traumatic brain injury (TBI), even when there’s no outward injury to the skull. When a car is traveling at a high rate of speed, and a crash suddenly stops the car, the force of the impact can cause the brain to shift and make an abrupt impact on the inside of the skull. Any time the brain is subject to such force, diffuse axonal injury (DAI) may occur. DAI is the widespread shearing of the brain’s nerve fibers, and doctors may have difficulty detecting all the microscopic injuries throughout the brain. A blow to the head can cause injuries such as a skull fracture or bleeding on the brain (also called intracranial hemorrhage).
There are four types of intracranial hemorrhages, but only two are commonly associated with car accidents
Epidural hematoma
This is the term for blood that accumulates between the skull and the brain’s outer covering. People with this injury may lose consciousness momentarily, regain consciousness, and lose consciousness again. Sometimes, a person may feel fine after a car accident until hours later, when blood begins to accumulate in the brain.
Subdural hematoma
This is the term for blood that accumulates on the surface of the brain, a serious and often fatal injury. Even a minor blow to the head can cause a subdural hematoma, with bleeding lasting weeks or longer before any symptoms are evident.
Why Choose Us?
What to Do After a Car Accident
As described above, suffering a car accident head injury involves a decent chance that your symptoms won’t show during an initial evaluation. You need a law firm that can help you navigate the legal and insurance process even when symptoms aren’t immediately apparent, and Wapner Newman is that firm. Our team has decades of experience handling TBIs caused by car accidents, and we have obtained hundreds of millions of dollars for clients throughout Pennsylvania during that time. For attorneys with proven experience and results, connect with us as soon as possible after a car accident.
If you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury in a car accident in Pennsylvania, call Wapner Newman at (215) 569-0900 to discuss your legal options.
Prognosis for TBI
Why You Need an Experienced Car Accident Lawyer
The main thing that differentiates a TBI from other kinds of injuries is that recovery often takes place over years or decades. People with TBI may require numerous therapies to help them with speech, movement, and psychological issues. Those therapies may be highly effective among some individuals, but some people never fully recover from a TBI.
Costs of Traumatic Brain Injury
Unfortunately, years of physical and occupational therapy are not cheap. The long-term costs of TBI can be significant. Some injury victims may need to live in an assisted care facility or have home nursing care for the rest of their lives. Families often struggle to pay for their loved one’s medical care, and financial difficulties are compounded when the person who suffered the TBI was also a primary income earner in the household.
The good news in all of this is that our law firm will help you and your family seek fair compensation that can help alleviate such financial hardships.
Pennsylvania Brain Injury Statistics
According to Pennsylvania’s Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Board, approximately 138,000 people suffer TBIs each year. Roughly one in seven are caused by traffic accidents, often due to the victim’s not wearing a seat belt. While insurance companies are supposed to cover these injuries even when you don’t wear a seat belt, some will try to deny coverage anyway.
If you or a member of your immediate family has suffered a TBI, you need a personal injury attorney on your side. The long-term costs of TBI are often significant, but with an attorney’s help, you could get compensation to help cover your expenses. Personal injury cases must be filed within a certain time frame, so don’t wait to ask for help. Contact the attorneys at Wapner Newman today to request a free case consultation: 1-855-442-3312.
FAQ
If you or a loved one suffered a TBI in a car accident in Pennsylvania, you probably have many questions regarding your rights. The following are some of the most common questions we get from potential clients:
How much compensation will I get for a TBI?
Under Pennsylvania no-fault insurance rules, you will get at least as much compensation as the limit of your insurance policy.
Can I get additional compensation if the other driver was at fault?
If you have full tort insurance or have suffered a “serious injury,” you can sue for additional damages once you have reached the limit of your policy.
Can I get a free consultation after suffering a TBI?
Yes, our law firm offers free consultations to all potential clients.
How much will a car accident lawyer cost me?
At Wapner Newman, we take a percentage of the money we obtain for you as our fee.
If you have additional questions, we will answer them during your consultation.
Contact a Brain Injury Lawyer in Pennsylvania Today
If a member of your immediate family has suffered a TBI in a car crash, you need an experienced personal injury lawyer by your side.
Contact the attorneys at Wapner Newman online or at (215) 569-0900 to request a free case consultation today.