A traumatic brain injury can change every part of a person’s life, even when the injury isn’t visible. Some TBIs resolve with time, while others leave victims with lasting cognitive, physical, and emotional impairments.
The New York brain injury lawyers at Hach & Rose, LLP represent people who suffered traumatic brain injuries in car accidents, construction accidents, falls, and other preventable events.
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- Contact Hach & Rose Today for a Free Consultation
- Why Choose Hach & Rose, LLP?
- What Is a Traumatic Brain Injury?
- Why Symptoms Can Develop Over Time
- What Compensation May Be Available?
- New York Brain Injury Attorney FAQs
- Trust Hach & Rose, LLP: Your Champions After a Traumatic Brain Injury
- Contact Hach & Rose Today for a Free Consultation
Why Choose Hach & Rose, LLP?
For nearly 25 years, Hach & Rose, LLP has represented New Yorkers in serious personal injury claims, recovering more than $1 billion for injured clients, including seven- and eight-figure recoveries in traumatic brain injury cases. Brain injury litigation requires medical evidence that goes beyond most personal injury claims, since insurance companies often argue that an injury is less severe than claimed or unrelated to the accident. Depending on your case, we can:
- Work with neurologists, neuropsychologists, and rehabilitation specialists to document your injury.
- Gather accident reports, surveillance footage, and witness statements to establish liability.
- Consult vocational experts, economists, and life care planners to project future treatment needs and lost earning capacity.
- Prepare every case as though it will go to trial, while pursuing a fair negotiated settlement.
What Is a Traumatic Brain Injury?
A TBI is any head trauma that affects the brain’s normal functioning, ranging from mild to severe. Common causes include:
- Blunt force trauma from a fall or car crash
- Violent shaking, as in certain car or motorcycle crashes
- Penetrating injuries, such as from a construction accident
TBIs are diagnosed through a neurological exam and, when necessary, CT or MRI imaging.
Why Symptoms Can Develop Over Time
Some TBI symptoms don’t appear immediately. Long-term or delayed-onset symptoms may include:
- Headaches that develop or worsen over time
- Dizziness and light sensitivity
- Vision problems
- Worsening fatigue
- Seizures
- Difficulty sleeping, concentrating, or regulating mood
A victim’s CT scan can appear normal even when significant cognitive impairment develops later, which is why insurers frequently dispute claims involving delayed or subtle symptoms.
What Compensation May Be Available?
Depending on the severity of your injury, you may be able to recover:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Costs related to long-term care or disability
New York Brain Injury Attorney FAQs
Can I have a traumatic brain injury even if my CT scan is normal?
Yes. Some brain injuries, particularly mild to moderate TBIs, may not appear clearly on an initial CT scan even though real cognitive or physical symptoms develop. Additional imaging or specialist evaluation is often needed to fully document the injury.
What compensation can I recover after a traumatic brain injury?
Depending on the severity of your injury, you may be able to recover medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and the cost of long-term care, among other damages.
How do lawyers prove the long-term effects of a brain injury?
Attorneys typically work with treating physicians and specialists, such as neuropsychologists and life care planners, to document ongoing symptoms and project future treatment needs and lost earning capacity.
What if my symptoms appeared days or weeks after the accident?
Delayed-onset symptoms are common with TBIs. Seeking prompt medical attention and continuing to document new or worsening symptoms can help connect them to the original accident.
How long do I have to file a brain injury lawsuit in New York?
New York generally allows three years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit, though shorter deadlines can apply in certain situations. An attorney can confirm the deadline that applies to your case.
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Trust Hach & Rose, LLP: Your Champions After a Traumatic Brain Injury
If you or a loved one suffered a traumatic brain injury because of another party's negligence, Hach & Rose, LLP can review what happened and help you understand your legal options.
Call (646) 466-4083 or contact us online for a free, confidential consultation.
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