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Brain Injuries Suffered on the Job

Most brain injuries are catastrophic. This means that the effects of the brain injury can haunt you for the rest of your life and prevent you from returning to the life you had prior to the injury. Victims of brain injury accidents caused at a workplace may pursue financial compensation for their losses. Insurance companies and employers commonly dispute claims. So, victims would be well-advised to file a claim with the support of an experienced Miami workers’ compensation attorney, who will understand the financial and emotional hardships that brain injury victims and their families face.

Brain Injuries at the Workplace

A sudden blow to the head can cause serious brain damage. There are many types of brain injuries and all of them can forever change the life of the victim. Brain injury victims may not directly sue an employer, but they may pursue financial compensation for their injury with a workers’ compensation claim. All Florida employers must provide workers’ compensation protection for their employees to help cover medical expenses and loss of earnings.

Symptoms of Brain Injuries

The symptoms of a brain injury are dependent on the severity of the blow to the head and the location of the injury. Symptoms may include:

Memory loss
Learning disabilities
Physical disabilities
Loss of coordination
Neurological deficit
Mental confusion
Dizziness
Double vision
Fatigue, lethargy, and intermittent drowsiness
Prolonged unconsciousness
Seizures
Slurred speech

Types of Brain Injuries

There are a number of types of brain injuries. Here are a few examples:

Concussions: This is when a blow to the head causes a temporary loss of consciousness. Victims of concussions suffer confusion, dizziness, amnesia, or headaches. Even mild concussions should be taken seriously and closely monitored.
Brain Damage: This is when the blood flow to the brain ceases. The longer the brain goes without oxygen, the greater the damage. Medical professionals believe that after five minutes, irreversible brain damage becomes inevitable. Brain damage often leads to various disabilities. This type of injury can occur at any workplace where a fall or electrical shock can happen.
Traumatic Brain Injury: This type of brain injury occurs when an external force impacts the brain tissue. TBI commonly occurs in serious car accidents and dangerous workplace falls.

Seeking Compensation for a Workplace Brain Injury

It is important to have skilled legal representation when you file a personal injury claim or a workers’ compensation application. Many claims are routinely denied because they are not filed properly. Having a reputed attorney by your side can increase your chances of getting fair compensation for your losses.

The personal injury attorneys at the Law Office of Ruth E. Johnson help injured workers throughout Florida. When a catastrophic injury occurs, we aggressively seek the maximum settlement possible to make sure the family of the victim never has to worry about medical bills or the cost of continuing treatment and care. If you have sustained a brain injury on the job, please contact our knowledgeable workers’ compensation attorneys right away for a free and comprehensive consultation.

FAQ’s

How Much is My Case Worth?

This really depends on the nature and severity of the accident, and whether or not the injury is due to the negligence of another party or occurred during the course and scope of employment (workers' compensation). A plaintiff may be able to recover compensation for lost wages, medical expenses future medical expenses, lost profits, future profits...

What Should I Do if I Meet in an Auto Accident?

Immediately seek medical attention of your injuries. Obtain as much information from the other driver(s) as possible, including their name, address, phone number, insurance company, policy number, drivers license and license plate. Be sure to insist that a report is completed by a law enforcement officer and get a copy. You can also take pictures...

When Should I Contact a Personal Injury Attorney After an Accident or Injury?

This depends on how and where the injury occurred. Every State has its own statute of limitations which dictates how long the plaintiff has to file different types of law suits. In Florida, the statute of limitations for a negligence claim is typically four years, with the exception of medical malpractice which is two years from the date of injury...

Under the Workers' Compensation Laws in Florida, How Long Do I Have After an Accident to Report It to My Employer?

If you or someone you love has been injured on the job, first seek medical attention of those injuries. The next step should be to report those injuries to your employer. If you fail to report your injury to your employer within thirty (30) days, then your claim may be denied.

Who is Responsible if I Slip or Trip and Fall on Someone Else’s Property?

A property owner is not always responsible for something on which you slip or trip. This must be analyzed on a case by case basis depending on the cause of the dangerous surface and a careful evaluation of the owner’s knowledge of the hazard and failure to address. This is usually an in depth legal analysis of the “reasonable care of the property”...