New York Brain Injury Lawyers

Compassionate Legal Advocacy in Hudson, Bergen & Essex Counties

A brain injury can be a life-altering event. This type of injury disrupts the way the brain functions, often leading to a wide range of symptoms such as seizures, loss of balance, loss of memory, and more. These symptoms can make it difficult for the victim to work or to continue on with their normal life. In some cases, a brain injury can even prove fatal.

If you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Our New York brain injury lawyers at Bruce J. Gitlin, P.C. can help you understand your legal options and fight for the compensation you deserve.

Contact us online or call (646) 513-4556 to schedule an initial consultation.

What Is a Brain Injury?

The brain is the central organ of the nervous system. It is responsible for controlling a wide range of functions, such as controlling movement, regulating organ function, and more. A brain injury occurs when the brain is damaged, typically through a blow to the head. There are many different types of brain injuries. The most common are:

• Contusion: A bruise to the brain
• Laceration: A cut to the brain
• Coup/contrecoup: A bruise and cut to the brain caused by a direct hit to the head
• Diffuse axonal injury: A widespread injury to the brain caused by a blow to the head
• Anoxic brain injury: A loss of oxygen to the brain
• Hemorrhage: A bleed in the brain
• Encephalitis: An infection in the brain
• Post-traumatic epilepsy: A form of epilepsy caused by a brain injury
• Post-traumatic amnesia: Loss of memory after a blow to the head

There are a number of different causes of brain injuries. Some of the most common include:

• Car accidents
• Slip and fall accidents
• Violent acts
• Workplace accidents
• Premises liability accidents
• Medical malpractice
• Nursing home abuse

If you or a loved one was injured due to someone else's negligence, you may be eligible for financial compensation. Our New York brain injury lawyers can help you seek the justice and compensation you deserve.

How Do I Prove My Brain Injury Claim?

In order to win your brain injury claim, you will need to prove that you were injured due to someone else's negligence. The most common way to do this is by proving that you were involved in an accident. In many cases, a brain injury can be caused by a blow to the head that is not inherently dangerous but that could have been prevented if the proper safety measures had been taken.

To prove your claim, you will need to:

• Show that you were involved in an accident that was caused by another person or party
• Show that your accident involved a blow to the head
• Show that the blow to the head caused a brain injury
• Show that the injury has had lasting effects on your life

In some cases, you may be able to prove your brain injury claim without being involved in an accident. If you were already suffering from a preexisting condition and were injured due to someone else's negligence, you may be eligible for compensation.

To prove this, you will need to show that you:

• Had a preexisting condition
• Were involved in an accident
• Were injured due to the preexisting condition

If you were injured due to a traumatic brain injury, you may be able to seek compensation for pain and suffering.

What Is a Traumatic Brain Injury?

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most serious types of brain injuries. It occurs when the brain is damaged due to a blow to the head that results in a loss of consciousness or a temporary loss of consciousness.

There are many different types of traumatic brain injuries, ranging from mild to severe. The severity of the injury can depend on the amount of force involved in the blow to the head and the part of the brain that is affected. The most common types of traumatic brain injuries are:

• Concussion: A mild brain injury involving a temporary loss of consciousness
• Contusion: A bruise to the brain
• Diffuse axonal injury: A widespread injury to the brain caused by a blow to the head
• Laceration: A cut to the brain
• Hemorrhage: A bleed in the brain
• Anoxic brain injury: A loss of oxygen to the brain

Contact us online or call (646) 513-4556 to schedule an initial consultation.