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Milwaukee Brain Injury Lawyers

Have you or a loved one suffered a brain injury in Milwaukee or elsewhere in Southeast Wisconsin? At Warshafsky Law Firm, we know it’s about the money. You’ve got expensive medical bills to pay, you’re dealing with lost income from time missed at work, and you need to know how you’ll pay for your future care. Let us hold the people responsible for the injury accountable for what they’ve done and demand they compensate you fairly. Contact us today for a free consultation with a Milwaukee brain injury lawyer, and let’s discuss your path forward together.

How Warshafsky Law Firm Helps Brain Injury Victims

At Warshafsky Law Firm, we’re committed to helping accident victims get fair compensation for what they’ve suffered. Our legal team includes a board-certified accident investigator and a personal injury doctor, meaning we’re well-prepared with the knowledge necessary to help victims and their families win brain injury cases. While you rest and recover, we can investigate the cause of your TBI to identify all potentially liable parties and then calculate the financial and personal costs you’ve borne as a result. Next, we’ll send a demand letter to those liable parties outlining what fair compensation entails. We’ll negotiate aggressively for a settlement that fully compensates you without the need for a trial, but we won’t hesitate to file a lawsuit and head to court as necessary. And because we work on contingency, you’ll only pay us if and when we win your case.

Common Types of Traumatic Brain Injuries

There are many different types of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), with the nature and mechanism of the injury dictating prognosis and treatment options. Here are some of the most common:
  • Concussions – A concussion is one of the most common TBIs and involves the brain striking the skull as the result of a sudden impact. While mild concussions heal on their own in a matter of days or weeks, more severe injuries can result in long-term symptoms.
  • Brain Hemorrhages – Brain hemorrhages are bleeding that occurs on the surface or inside the brain. Though relatively localized, they can cause severe damage if not adequately treated.
  • Contusions – A contusion is a brain bruise that causes mild bleeding, often present alongside concussions. Most heal on their own, but some cases require surgery.
  • Intracranial Hematomas – An intracranial hematoma is when blood collects within the skull, potentially causing serious brain dysfunction. Hematomas may develop days or weeks after the initial injury, making them harder to treat effectively.
  • Second Impact Syndrome – This occurs when a second brain injury happens before the first has fully healed, leading to much more severe and sometimes permanent damage.
  • Coup-Contrecoup Brain Injury – This injury involves damage at the point of impact (coup) and on the opposite side of the brain (contrecoup) as the brain rebounds inside the skull.
  • Diffuse Axonal Injury (DAI) – DAI occurs when the brain rotates or shifts rapidly due to an impact, shearing nerve fibers in the process. It is characterized by microscopic tears that are difficult to detect on scans but can lead to loss of brain function and even coma.
If you or a loved one has suffered any of the injuries listed above as the result of someone else’s negligence, Warshafsky Law Firm can help you demand fair compensation for what happened.

Symptoms of Brain Injuries

If you or a loved one recently suffered a blow to the head, watch out for these common physical symptoms of brain injuries:

• Headache or pressure in the head
• Nausea or vomiting
• Fatigue or drowsiness
• Dizziness or loss of balance
• Sensory issues, such as blurred vision, ringing in the ears, or a bad taste in the mouth
• Sensitivity to light or sound
• Seizures or convulsions
• Loss of consciousness
• Weakness or numbness in extremities
• Dilated pupils
• Coordination problems

Common cognitive symptoms of brain injuries include:

• Confusion or disorientation
• Memory problems
• Difficulty concentrating
• Slurred speech
• Delayed responses to questions
• Trouble with problem-solving or reasoning
• Repeating questions or statements

Brain injuries can also lead to behavioral or mood changes like the following:

• Mood swings
• Irritability or aggressiveness
• Depression or anxiety
• Feeling dazed or “out of it”
• Changes in sleeping patterns

Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any of these symptoms after an accident.

How Brain Injuries Happen

Anything that causes a sudden blow to the head or a penetrating injury to the brain can lead to a TBI. That said, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that falls are the single most common cause of TBIs, accounting for about half of all hospitalizations for such injuries. Motor vehicle collisions, assaults, and sports accidents are the other leading causes of TBIs.

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Getting Compensation for Brain Injuries

If someone else is responsible for the TBI you or your loved one suffered, they should also be responsible for paying for its financial and personal costs. Let the experienced brain injury lawyers with Warshafsky Law Firm help you pursue the money you deserve for the following:

  • Medical Expenses: Moderate to severe brain injuries typically come with substantial medical bills, which may include the need for long-term or even lifelong care. You deserve compensation for all medical expenses related to the brain injury, including the costs associated with ongoing care.
  • Lost Wages: A traumatic brain injury often results in a significant period of time during which the victim cannot work. In severe cases, the injury may prevent them from ever returning to work. You should be compensated for both past and future lost wages caused by the injury.
  • Pain and Suffering: Pain and suffering compensation addresses the emotional and physical distress caused by a traumatic brain injury. While these costs are subjective in nature, they are no less real than dollars-and-cents costs like medical expenses and lost income.
  • Loss of Enjoyment of Life: A traumatic brain injury can leave the victim permanently unable to enjoy life the way they once did. This declining quality of life should be compensated appropriately.

Time Limits for Filing Brain Injury Claims

Wisconsin’s statute of limitations on personal injury claims gives you three years from the date of a brain injury to file a lawsuit against the responsible parties. If you attempt to file your suit after the three-year deadline has passed, the defendant can move to dismiss your claim as untimely filed, which the court will likely agree to do. A dismissal could permanently prevent you from having your day in court.

While three years may seem like plenty of time, there are many reasons to act expeditiously. First, certain limiting factors may shorten the deadline you have in which to file. Second, the crucial evidence supporting your claim won’t last forever. Physical evidence can deteriorate, and eyewitnesses’ memories may fade. Act now to give yourself the best chance of recovering the fair compensation you deserve.

Contact Our Brain Injury Lawyers for Help

At Warshafsky Law Firm, we know it’s about the money, and we don’t want you to settle for anything less than you deserve after a brain injury. Our attorneys are ready to pursue your claim aggressively while you focus on resting and recovering. And thanks to our no-win, no-fee policy, you won’t pay us a cent unless we win. Contact us today for a free consultation with our Milwaukee brain injury lawyers, and let us seek the money you need to rebuild your life.

FAQ

Milwaukee Personal Injury Lawsuits Frequently Asked Questions

A traumatic brain injury is any forceful hit or trauma to the head which disrupts the normal functioning of the brain. A TBI can range from a mild concussion to moderate and severe. A severe brain injury can cause an extended period of unconsciousness and other lifelong neurologic changes.

In addition to concussions, other types of brain injuries include hematoma, edema, skull fractures, hemorrhage, diffuse axonal injury, and anoxic brain injuries.

Depending on the severity, recovery from a brain injury could cost between $60,000 to millions of dollars. Contact Warshafsky law offices to help you pursue fair financial compensation for your injuries.

Many brain injury lawyers charge a contingency fee meaning they receive a percentage of your settlement. At Warshafsky law, we believe in "No Win, No Fee" policy.

Many brain injury lawyers charge a contingency fee meaning they receive a percentage of your settlement. At Warshafsky law, we believe in "No Win, No Fee" policy.

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