Atlanta Brain Injury Attorney 

Atlanta Attorney For Brain Injuries

Head injuries can affect the skull, brain, tissue or blood vessels in the head.  They can be in the form of concussions, skull fractures and intracranial hematoma (blood clots in the brain).

Atlanta, Georgia Brain Injury Lawyer for:

• Auto and Car Accidents
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Trucking Accidents
• Slip and Fall Cases
• Premises Liability Cases
• Medical Malpractice Errors

Atlanta TBI/Concussion Settlements & Verdicts

I can help you get the proper and just compensation for your unique situation and damages.  You need representation that provides complete and full compensation for your accident whether you were on a motorcycle or car.  I know you wish this had never happened, but when you have a head injury or brain damage, you need attorneys that work with victims and plaintiffs in Atlanta and the state of Georgia.

We are currently working on complex cases in this area from McDonough to Atlanta. We will work with you on your TBI or traumatic brain injury case to get the best settlement or go to trial and obtain a proper jury verdict.  

It is necessary to be able to prove that you are suffering the injuries you claim and we can help you with that.  We are educated on how to locate all insurance policies from the at-fault driver's insurance company.  Proving post concussion syndrome means a great amount to the value of your case.  

You need legal representation.Often times, theses injuries require rehabilitation for mild TBI and other traumatic brain injuries.  Head trauma or acquired brain injury requires treatment to be given to these types of patients. Suffering a concussion or even post-concussion syndrome is not something to handle alone.  

Not hiring a qualified a qualified attorney will be a mistake, especially with a free consultation.  If you suffered a loss of consciousness, skull bone injury, bruise, contusion, closed head injury or other head trauma, contact me today.  

I can help you find a doctor that will provide proper treatment patients.  Without proper care, these types of injuries can result in wrongful death.  Concussions and brain injuries occur all the time.  However, a concussion is rarely detected.  The medical field is increasing their understanding of how concussion can effect a person's life.   Most people recover from a concussion just fine.

I know that some do not.  Our firm represents clients who have or are suffering from a concussion from a car accident, tractor trailer accident, motorcycle accident, or other personal injury case in Atlanta, Decatur, McDonough, Jackson, Griffin, Macon the state of Georgia.

Some studies have shown that every 21 seconds someone suffers a brain injury or concussion.  Many brain injuries happen in car accidents, tractor trailer accidents, or in hard falls.  Others, for children, usually involve athletics such as soccer and football.  Boys tend to get more concussions in general while girls get more concussions in sports.

The formal medical definition of concussion is a clinical syndrome shown by immediate and transient alteration in the brain function, including alteration of mental status and level of consciousness, resulting from mechanical force or trauma.

Symptoms of a Concussion To Discuss With Your Brain Injury Attorney

• Dizziness
• Upset Stomach
• Being Knocked Out
• Repeating the Same Question or Answer
• Forgetting Things Easily Remembered
• Agitation
• Change in Personality
• Blurred Vision
• Sensitivity to Light
• Headaches
• Seeing Stars
• Slurred Speech
• Saying Things That Don't Make Sense
• Being Overly Tired

Your doctor may perform a variety of test.  You may be asked to perform balance test, coordination tests, and a test of your reflexes.  A CAT scan or MRI may be performed to make sure you are not internally bleeding.  If the concussion is more severe, then other tests such as memory tests may be required.  Call me for a free consultation.  You owe it to yourself and those who depend on you.  Post concussion syndrome and brain injuries are serious matters.

Grades of Concussions

• No universally accepted grades exist.  However, the most widely used grades are by the American Academy of Neurology.
• First Grade Concussion includes no loss of consciousness, and post-traumatic amnesia is absent or is less than 30 minutes.
• Second Grade Concussion includes loss of consciousness for less than five minutes or exhibit post-traumatic amnesia between 30 minutes and 24 hours.
• Third Grade Concussion includes post-traumatic amnesia for more than 24 hours or unconsciousness for more than five minutes.

Concussions and Brain Injury Settlements for Children

More and more studies are being completed to tell the full story.  On the one hand, a child's body and brain are in a growing pattern which may allow for quicker recovery.  At the same time, a child's body and brain are still be developed and changes could be extremely harmful in the long run.  Settlements for child brain injuries range higher than that of an adult.

The Law Office of Joseph P. McClelland handles Georgia brain injury settlements, car accidents, auto accidents, truck accidents, car wrecks, biking injuries, pedestrian injuries and other negligence cases in McDonough, Henry County; Jackson, Butts County; Griffin, Spalding County; Monticello, Jasper County, Georgia, Stockbridge, Henry County; Morrow, Clayton County, Decatur, Dekalb County, Stone Mountain, Dekalb County; Snellville, Gwinnett County, Atlanta, Fulton County and all of Georgia.

You need a law firm and Atlanta personal injury attorney that cares about you and your case.  Call us today at 770-775-0938.

A head injury can drain your life for the entire period it lasts. Worst still, it negatively affects the lives of your family members as they have to take care of you.

Unfortunately, millions of people suffer from head injuries annually in the country.

When this happens, you need to find the best legal representation to ensure you get compensation to cater to your needs.Below is the right information to guide you.

Types of Damages in Head Injury Cases

In head injury cases, there are usually two types of damages;

• General damages
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• Special damages

Compensation depends on the kind of damage incurred, as explained below.

General Damages

These damages are non-economical, and money acts as a rough substitute. They include;

• Mental anguish and shock
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• Physical pain and suffering
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• Injured reputation
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• Consortium loss- usually made by the spouse or your dependents
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• Humiliation and embarrassment
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• Emotional distress

Special Head Injury Damages

These types of damages are economical, and money is a comparable substitute. They include;

• Property damage
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• Lost wages
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• Lost earning capability
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• Funeral expenses
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• Medical fees

How to Calculate Head Injury Damages

When calculating the damages for head injury damages, you need to consider the following factors.

Determine the cost of special damages- this includes calculating your medical records and lost wages. You need to keep a clear record of every medication you take, specialized consultation resulting from the injury, and injury records. However, it’ll be hard to calculate the lost earning capacity or future lost wages, but an experienced personal injury attorney will help.

Determining the cost of the general damages- emotional and physical pain and suffering is worse than a mere bump on the head. Therefore, general damages attract 1.5 to 5 times more compensation than special damages. To ensure you receive the right amount of compensation, keep a diary tracking the effects of the injury on your daily life.

Combine the special and general damages- you get how much your claim is worth by summing up the special and general damages.

Calculate your savings by adjusting the value- to get the actual cost of your compensation, adjust the general and special damages based on expenses and risks you can avoid by not going to court. Some factors that determine how much you can adjust your value include whether the other persona was at fault or not.

Make a comparison of other head injury cases in your area- carry out an analysis of other head injury cases in your area to have a rough idea of the average settlement. You can get all the information you need by going through the databases of past head injuries.

Work with a Personal Injury Attorney

Although the above process will give you an average settlement for your head injury case, several factors can affect your settlement value. Such factors include the venue of the suit, gross conduct by the defendant, your characteristics, mitigating factors, and liability establishment.

Working with an personal injury attorney helps maximize your potential settlement value by looking into the above factors and you will get all the information.