Brain Injury Lawyer
Brain Injury Attorneys in NC, SC & GA
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are among the most devastating and life-altering injuries a person can suffer. Even a so-called mild TBI (concussion) can cause persistent symptoms that affect cognitive function, memory, mood, and daily living for months or years. Severe TBIs can result in permanent disability, personality changes, loss of independence, and the need for lifetime care. At Dr. Ted Injury Law, our brain injury lawyers understand the profound impact TBIs have on victims and their families, and we fight to secure the full compensation needed for a lifetime of medical care and support.
Brain injury cases require specialized knowledge of neurology, neuropsychology, and the long-term effects of brain trauma. Our attorneys work with leading brain injury specialists to document the full extent of the injury, project future care needs, and calculate the true cost of the injury over the victim's lifetime.
Types of Brain Injuries
- Concussions — Mild TBIs that can still cause significant and lasting symptoms.
- Contusions — Bruising of the brain tissue, often from direct impact.
- Diffuse axonal injuries — Widespread damage to nerve fibers from rotational forces, common in car accidents.
- Coup-contrecoup injuries — Brain damage at the point of impact and the opposite side of the skull.
- Penetrating injuries — Objects piercing the skull and entering brain tissue.
- Anoxic and hypoxic injuries — Brain damage from oxygen deprivation, common in drowning and medical malpractice cases.
Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI symptoms can be physical, cognitive, and emotional:
- Headaches and dizziness
- Memory loss and confusion
- Difficulty concentrating and processing information
- Mood swings, irritability, and depression
- Sleep disturbances
- Sensory changes (vision, hearing, taste)
- Difficulty with speech and language
- Seizures
- Personality changes
- Loss of motor function and coordination
Common Causes of Brain Injuries
- Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents
- Falls (especially in workplace and premises liability cases)
- Sports and recreational activities
- Assaults and violent crimes
- Medical malpractice (birth injuries, surgical errors, anesthesia errors)
- Construction and industrial accidents
- Defective products
Long-Term Costs of Brain Injuries
The lifetime cost of a severe TBI can reach millions of dollars. Expenses include acute hospitalization and surgery, rehabilitation (inpatient and outpatient), neuropsychological testing and cognitive therapy, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, medications and medical equipment, home modifications and adaptive technology, full-time or part-time caregiving, lost wages and reduced earning capacity, and special education services for children.
State Laws
The statute of limitations for brain injury claims is 3 years in North Carolina and South Carolina, and 2 years in Georgia. North Carolina's contributory negligence applies. South Carolina and Georgia use comparative negligence. Our attorneys are experienced in all three states' legal frameworks.
Contact Us
If you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury due to someone else's negligence, contact Dr. Ted Injury Law for a free consultation. We fight for the lifetime of care TBI victims deserve.
Related Case Results
Our client was driving home from work on Interstate 85 near Charlotte when an 18-wheeler whose driver had exceeded federal hours-of-service limits ran a red light at a highway interchange, causing a devastating multi-vehicle collision. Our client suffered a severe traumatic brain injury, multiple fractures, and required months of intensive rehabilitation. Through exhaustive investigation, we uncovered falsified driver logs and a pattern of safety violations by the trucking company. After a two-week trial, the jury returned a verdict of $12.5 million, one of the largest trucking accident verdicts in North Carolina history.
A 42-year-old mother of three went to a Charlotte-area hospital for a routine gallbladder removal. Due to the surgeon's negligence, her bile duct was severed during the procedure, leading to a life-threatening infection, multiple corrective surgeries, and permanent digestive complications. Our team retained leading surgical experts who testified that the surgeon deviated from the standard of care. The case was resolved through mediation for $9.2 million, providing our client with the resources to cover her ongoing medical needs and compensate her family for the profound impact on their lives.
A commercial truck driver lost control of his vehicle on a steep descent near Asheville when the truck's brakes failed due to inadequate maintenance. The truck struck our client's vehicle head-on, killing the 38-year-old father of two. Our investigation revealed that the trucking company had repeatedly deferred required brake inspections and that the driver had reported brake issues weeks before the accident. We settled with the trucking company and the maintenance provider for a combined $8.7 million for the surviving family.
A construction worker at a high-rise project in downtown Charlotte fell 40 feet when his safety harness, manufactured by a major equipment company, failed due to a defective buckle mechanism. He suffered a catastrophic spinal cord injury resulting in permanent paralysis from the waist down. We pursued claims against both the equipment manufacturer and the general contractor, ultimately recovering $7.8 million through settlement. The case led to a voluntary recall of the defective harness model.