According to the latest data, almost two million people suffer from a serious head injury every year. It’s important to note that any injury to the head must be taken seriously – especially those that involve a traumatic brain injury. If a person sustains this type of injury and doesn’t get the medical attention they need, then they could be living with the effects for the rest of their lives.

The potential long-term effects of a brain injury involve both physical damages and psychological damages – not to mention the potential for significant financial loss. If you’ve been involved in an accident that involved an injury to your brain, and someone else was negligent in that injury, then it’s time they were held accountable. At Gilbert & Smallman, we can work directly with you to ensure you get the fair compensation that’s owed to you.

What exactly is a traumatic brain injury?

Any injury to the brain requires immediate, emergency medical attention. The sooner that these issues are diagnosed and treated, the better the outcome is likely to be. If you or someone you’re close to has been hit in the head then you should keep an eye out for the signs of a serious brain injury:

• Passing out or otherwise losing consciousness;
• Being confused;
• Throwing up;
• Being incredibly tired or fatigued;
• Having short or long-term memory loss;
• Feeling dizzy;
• Having an intense and painful headache;
• Having blurred vision.

Anyone who’s been injured in the head and has even one of the above symptoms should get immediate medical care.

You may be entitled to compensation for your brain injury

According to Florida law, a person who’s experienced a brain injury is legally able to seek financial recovery for the entirety of their losses. What does that include? It will vary on a case by case basis but some common examples include:

• All costs of a visit to the emergency room – including ambulance fees;
• Past and future medical bills;
• The cost of rehabilitation;
• Lost wages – both past and future;
• Loss of earning potential;
• Pain and suffering;
• Loss of enjoyment of life;
• Disability.

If you’ve been injured and someone else was at fault, then today is the day you should contact Gilbert & Smallman. We understand how difficult this situation is and we’re here to help you. Get in touch with us today for your free consultation.