Brain Injuries

Traumatic brain injuries are among the most catastrophic and life-altering injuries a person can face. These serious injuries often force survivors and their loved ones to make permanent adjustments to their lifestyles, placing significant strain on their finances.

If you or a loved one suffered a traumatic brain injury in an accident someone else caused, you may be entitled to compensation for the resulting medical expenses, lost income, and personal losses. Contact the team at Mama Justice – MW Law Firm today to meet with a Mississippi brain injury attorney and discuss your legal options.

What Is a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)?

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is any disruption in normal brain function caused by a sudden blow, jolt, or penetrating injury to the head. These injuries vary widely in severity but are broadly categorized into three types:

• Mild TBI (concussion) – Typically involves a brief loss of consciousness and temporary cognitive deficits
• Moderate TBI –May involve an extended period of unconsciousness or memory loss
• Severe TBI –Can result in prolonged coma, permanent disability, or death

There are also several subtypes of TBIs:

• Hematomas – Bleeding in the brain that can cause swelling and widespread damage
• Penetrating brain injury – An object pierces the skull, such as a bullet
• Diffuse axonal injuries – The brain twists or rotates within the skull, damaging nerve fibers
• Coup-contrecoup injuries – The brain hits both sides of the skull after impact

Regardless of the exact type of head trauma, a TBI can significantly affect a survivor’s memory, cognitive function, emotional control, and physical coordination. More severe brain injuries often require extensive treatment and rehabilitation.

 

Why You Need a Mississippi Brain Injury Lawyer from Mama Justice

Recovering from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be overwhelming. You may face a lengthy hospitalization, intensive rehabilitation, and a steady stream of follow-up appointments as you heal and adapt. Depending on how severe your injury is, you might be unable to return to work for a long time – or at all – and you may need long-term caregiving support.

With everything you’re going through, you shouldn’t also have to struggle to pursue financial compensation from the party who caused your injury. The Mississippi brain injury lawyers from Mama Justice aim to take the burden off your shoulders. Our law firm provides comprehensive support to accident victims.

You’re not just a client to us. You’re family. Our experienced personal injury attorneys are prepared to fight like a mother for our clients. Like a dedicated parent, we provide compassionate support while fiercely advocating for you, whether it’s during settlement negotiations or in the courtroom. At the same time, we stay focused on helping you connect with medical professionals and community resources to support your recovery.

With 700+ five-star reviews from past clients and a focus on recovering compensation that counts, Mama Justice is ready to work for you. We can manage your personal injury claim from start to finish and provide the empathetic guidance you need throughout your recovery.

 

Common Symptoms of Brain Injuries

Brain injuries affect each person differently. However, certain symptoms are common across many types of head injuries. Some symptoms appear immediately. Others develop over time, making it crucial to monitor your condition carefully after any blunt force trauma.

Potential signs of a brain injury include:

• Loss of consciousness
• Severe headaches
• Nausea or vomiting
• Dizziness
• Balance problems
• Sensitivity to light or sound
• Blurred vision or other visual disturbances
• Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
• Fatigue or drowsiness
• Difficulty concentrating
• Memory problems
• Confusion or disorientation
• Slurred speech
• Mood swings, irritability, or personality changes
• Depression or anxiety
• Sleep disturbances, including insomnia or excessive sleeping
• Seizures
• Numbness or weakness in fingers and toes
• Difficulty with coordination or motor skills

Seek medical attention immediately if you or a loved one experiences any signs of brain damage. If the injury occurred in an incident like a car accident, motorcycle accident, or truck wreck, you should consider speaking with a head injury attorney in Mississippi about your legal rights.

Leading Causes of TBIs in Mississippi

Brain injuries result from a wide range of accidents and violent incidents. Some common causes of TBIs include:

• Motor vehicle collisions
• Slip-and-fall accidents
• Workplace accidents, especially in construction and industrial settings
• Physical assaults, like gunshot wounds
• Sports injuries
• Bicycle accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Medical malpractice

Do I Have a Brain Injury Claim?

You may have grounds for a brain injury lawsuit if your TBI resulted from another’s negligence. Under Mississippi law, negligence occurs when someone fails to act with reasonable care and harms another person. To recover compensation, you must show that another party’s actions directly caused your brain injury and the resulting financial and personal losses.

Sometimes, more than one party is liable for an injury. Hiring experienced legal representation can help you identify every at-fault party and maximize your compensation.

 

How to Prove Negligence in a TBI Case

To prove negligence in a brain injury case, your attorney must establish that the defendant owed you a duty of care, breached that duty, and caused your injury as a result.

Building a strong traumatic brain injury claim requires collecting detailed evidence, such as:

• Medical records
• Police reports
• Incident reports
• Surveillance footage
• Witness statements
• Photographs or video of the accident scene
• Expert testimony
• Employment or safety logs

The experienced personal injury lawyers from Mama Justice can gather persuasive evidence to demonstrate fault and support your claim for maximum compensation.

When to File a Brain Injury Lawsuit in Mississippi

In most cases, you have just three years from the date of the incident to file a brain injury lawsuit in Mississippi. The deadline is shorter if you plan to sue a government entity, and missing it could permanently bar you from compensation. Seek legal support from a qualified TBI lawyer as soon as possible to learn the time limit for your brain injury claim.

Types of Compensation for Brain Injury Survivors

Given the catastrophic nature of many TBIs, brain injury victims often face overwhelming medical expenses, income loss, and long-term care costs. In Mississippi, you may be able to seek compensation for:

• Past, current, and future medical bills
• Rehabilitation services, such as physical therapy
• The cost of assistive medical devices, home health care, and aides
• Home modification costs
• Lost wages
• Reduced earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Loss of quality and enjoyment of life
• Loss of companionship

Contact a Mississippi Brain Injury Lawyer Today

If you sustained a traumatic brain injury in an accident, Mama Justice is here to fight for the compensation you need to move forward. Contact us today for a free consultation with our experienced TBI attorneys.