Did you or a loved one suffer a traumatic brain injury in Deerfield Beach, FL?
Proving a brain injury takes medical evidence and experience, and at The Andres Lopez Law Firm, there is no fee unless we recover compensation for you.
If you or a family member suffered a brain injury in an accident in Deerfield Beach, The Andres Lopez Law Firm can pursue compensation for the full, lasting cost of the injury. A brain injury is often difficult to prove, because its effects on memory, focus, and behavior may not appear on a standard scan. Our Deerfield Beach, FL brain injury lawyer builds the medical record that shows the injury and its impact, drawing on the physicians and specialists who can document it over time. We pursue the full cost of a brain injury, including the future care and lost earnings a serious injury creates, not only the bills already paid. Schedule a free consultation today to learn how we would approach your claim.
Brain Injury Lawyer Deerfield Beach, FL
A brain injury claim is a personal injury case brought when a traumatic brain injury results from another party’s negligence. These injuries range from a concussion to a severe and permanent loss of function, and even an injury labeled “mild” can leave lasting problems with memory, concentration, and mood. The severity ranges widely, and two people with the same diagnosis can have very different outcomes depending on which part of the brain is affected. A brain injury is measured not only by the medical diagnosis but by how it changes a person’s daily life and work.
The CDC counts more than 69,000 TBI-related deaths each year, and far more people survive a brain injury with effects that last for years. Falls and motor vehicle crashes are the most common causes, which is why many Deerfield Beach brain injury claims begin with another kind of accident. High-speed crashes on Interstate 95 and falls on poorly maintained property are frequent local sources of these injuries.
Types of Brain Injury Cases We Handle in Deerfield Beach
A brain injury can result from almost any serious accident. We represent people who suffered a traumatic brain injury in the following:
- Car accidents. The sudden forces in a collision can injure the brain even without a direct blow to the head. Even a low-speed crash can cause a concussion that develops into a lasting problem.
- Truck accidents. The force of a crash involving a large commercial truck often causes severe head trauma. Occupants of the smaller vehicle absorb most of the force in these collisions.
- Motorcycle accidents. Riders face a high risk of brain injury in a crash, even when wearing a helmet. A helmet lowers the risk but cannot prevent every head injury.
- Slip and fall. A fall is one of the most common causes of a traumatic brain injury, particularly among older adults. A fall onto a hard surface can cause bleeding or bruising of the brain.
- Pedestrian accidents. A pedestrian struck by a vehicle can suffer a serious head injury on impact or against the pavement. With no protection, a pedestrian often sustains the most severe head trauma.
- Bicycle accidents. A cyclist thrown from a bike can strike their head on the road or a vehicle. Even a helmeted rider can suffer a concussion or a more serious injury in a collision.
- Scooter accidents. A rider thrown by a car, a pothole, or a failing brake often hits the pavement head first. Many scooter riders travel without a helmet, which raises the risk of a serious brain injury.
- Sports and recreation. Repeated or severe head impacts in sports can cause lasting cognitive harm. Concussions that are not allowed to heal fully can have serious long-term effects.
- Acts of violence. An assault or other intentional act can result in a traumatic brain injury. These cases may involve both a civil claim and a separate criminal matter.
Why Choose The Andres Lopez Law Firm as my Brain Injury Lawyer in Deerfield Beach, FL?
The Medical Evidence Behind the Claim
A member of the Florida Justice Association and the Broward County Bar Association, Andres Lopez has practiced injury law since 2006 in Maryland and since 2009 in Florida, where he founded The Andres Lopez Law Firm. His undergraduate and law degrees both come from the University of Maryland. Because a brain injury claim rises or falls on the medical evidence, our personal injury lawyer in Deerfield Beach, FL works closely with the treating physicians and makes that record the foundation of the case.
A Record of Substantial Recoveries
Our record includes millions of dollars recovered for injured people across South Florida, with several seven-figure and policy-limit results, and it placed Mr. Lopez in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
- $1,000,000, wrongful death settlement
- $875,000, medical malpractice settlement
- $700,000, slip and fall recovery
- $250,000, motor vehicle policy limits
- $174,500, auto policy limits
Understanding Brain Injury Cases
Damages, Liability, and Compensation for Brain Injury Cases
A brain injury claim accounts for far more than the initial hospital bill. Because the effects can last for years, the claim must reflect future medical care, therapy, lost earning capacity, and the daily support the injured person will need. Establishing liability requires proving that another party’s negligence caused the injury, under the same standard that applies to any accident. A full claim can recover:
- Emergency treatment, surgery, and hospitalization
- Rehabilitation, cognitive therapy, and long-term medical care
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Pain, suffering, and the loss of everyday abilities
When a brain injury is severe enough to be permanent, the claim accounts for a lifetime of care, and when an injury results in death, the family may bring a wrongful death claim instead. Florida reduces recovery under a modified comparative fault rule when the injured person shares responsibility, and a share of fault above fifty percent bars recovery entirely.
The largest part of a serious brain injury claim is often the future cost, because rehabilitation, in-home support, and lost earning capacity can continue for decades. A brain injury also carries costs that are harder to measure, including the loss of independence and the strain on family members who take on caregiving. Compensation is meant to reflect the injury’s full effect, not only the treatment already received.
What Are Important Aspects of a Brain Injury Case?
What makes a brain injury claim difficult is that the harm is not always visible. A CT scan or MRI can appear normal even when a person has suffered a real and lasting injury, so proving the case often depends on neuropsychological testing and a careful record of how the person has changed.
A concussion may resolve within weeks, while the most serious injuries cause permanent disability, which is why an accurate diagnosis and prognosis matter early. Because symptoms can appear or worsen in the weeks after an accident, prompt and continued medical care protects both the person’s health and the claim.
An insurer may point to a normal scan or a prior condition to question a brain injury claim, so we build a consistent record, from the first medical visit onward, that ties the injury to the accident and documents its effects over time. The most important evidence in that record is often an accurate prognosis from a neurologist or neuropsychologist. The observations of family members and others close to the injured person can also carry significant weight, because they are often best able to describe how the person has changed. Florida gives an injured person two years from the date of the injury to file a claim.
What Is the Brain Injury Case Timeline?
A brain injury case rarely resolves quickly, because the lasting effects of the injury must become clear before the claim can be valued. Treatment and neurological evaluation come first, sometimes over many months, as the full effects of the injury emerge. We gather the medical records, the results of cognitive testing, and statements from the family and coworkers who can describe how the person has changed. Once the long-term effects are documented, we present the claim to the insurer, and we are prepared to take the case to trial if the response does not account for the harm.
The most serious cases, involving permanent disability, generally take the longest to resolve. Settling before the long-term impact is known is a serious risk, because an injury that appears mild at first can prove permanent, and we advise against resolving a claim until the prognosis is clear.
What Should You Bring to Your Brain Injury Consultation?
We can assess a brain injury claim more fully with the following:
- The accident or police report
- All medical records, imaging, and test results to date
- Notes on the symptoms and changes since the injury
- Documentation of missed work and lost income
- The names of the doctors and specialists who have treated the injury
The consultation costs nothing, and we can tell you what proving the injury is likely to involve.
Reach Out to The Andres Lopez Law Firm to Schedule a Consultation
A brain injury’s true cost is often far greater than it first appears, which is why proving the full extent of the injury is central to our work. The Andres Lopez Law Firm works these claims on a contingency basis, and you pay nothing unless we recover. Contact us to have our Deerfield Beach brain injury lawyer review what happened at no cost.