Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by external physical force and resulting in total or partial functional disability or psychological impairment. TBIs can have significant long-term consequences for victims and their families.

If you or your loved one has suffered traumatic brain injury through someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing, get in touch with Florin Gray Bouzas Owens, LLC. Our Tampa personal injury attorneys are passionate advocates for injured people.

Why Seek a Brain Injury Lawyer?

Traumatic brain injury involves the brain and central nervous system and affects the victim’s ability to function. Although they can vary in severity, many TBI cases are serious injuries involving extensive medical treatment and long-term debilitating effects.

Proving TBI requires thorough investigation, technical knowledge, and expert testimony. Our traumatic brain injury attorneys have the knowledge, skills, and resources to aggressively pursue the compensation you and your family deserve for TBI caused by someone else’s negligence.

Leading Causes of Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs)

As stated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), traumatic brain injury is a major cause of death and disability in the U.S. An estimated 153 people die from injuries, including TBI every day. TBI survivors may have to deal with effects that last a lifetime.

Traumatic brain injury can occur in any number of ways. Leading causes, as reported by the CDC, include:

• Falls: In recent years, falls were the leading cause of TBI, accounting for 47% of all TBI-related emergency room visits, hospitalizations, and deaths.
• Being struck by or against an object: This was the second leading cause of traumatic brain injury, accounting for approximately 15% of TBI-related hospitalizations, deaths, and emergency room visits.
• Motor vehicle accidents: Traffic crashes accounted for 14% of all TBI-related emergency room visits, hospitalizations, and deaths, ranking as the third overall leading cause of TBI.

Determining Liability/Negligence

To prevail in a claim for traumatic brain injury, you must prove every element of your claim. Our experienced personal injury attorneys will thoroughly investigate your accident and injuries to determine what happened and who is at fault. Whether an auto accident caused TBI, a slip and fall accident due to the negligence of a property owner, a defective product, or another cause, we have the knowledge, skills, and resources to determine liability and hold responsible parties accountable.

Our Tampa injury attorneys will thoroughly assess the extent of your losses and the damages you may be entitled to claim. Damages may include:

• Past and future medical expenses
• Lost income
• Disability
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress

Contact Our Tampa Brain Injury Lawyers Today

If you have sustained traumatic brain injury caused by someone else’s negligence or wrongful acts, you and your family deserve to be fully compensated for your losses. Contact Florin Gray Bouzas Owens, LLC today and schedule a free consultation to discuss your legal options.