Motor vehicle accidents are among the leading causes of traumatic brain injuries in Louisiana. The sudden impact of a collision — even at moderate speeds — can cause the brain to strike the inside of the skull, resulting in contusions, hemorrhages, and diffuse axonal injuries. Our attorneys pursue full compensation from all responsible parties, including the at-fault driver and their insurer, for the complete range of economic and non-economic losses caused by the injury.

A fall on a wet floor, uneven pavement, or broken staircase can cause a serious head injury in an instant. Traumatic brain injuries resulting from falls — particularly in elderly individuals — can have devastating and permanent consequences. When a property owner’s negligence caused the fall that led to your brain injury, our attorneys hold them fully accountable for every resulting loss.

Construction sites, industrial facilities, and offshore platforms all present significant risks of head and brain injuries from falls, falling objects, equipment accidents, and explosions. When a workplace brain injury results from an employer’s failure to maintain a safe work environment or from a third party’s negligence, injured workers and their families may have claims beyond standard workers’ compensation. Our attorneys evaluate every available avenue of recovery.

Brain injuries sustained in organized sports, recreational activities, or at recreational facilities may give rise to a personal injury claim when they result from another party’s negligence — a coach’s failure to follow concussion protocols, defective equipment, or an unsafe facility. Our attorneys evaluate the circumstances of sports and recreation-related brain injuries to identify all available claims.

When a brain injury results from a violent assault or criminal act, the victim may pursue both criminal restitution and a civil personal injury claim against the attacker. In some cases, liability may extend to a property owner who failed to provide adequate security. Our attorneys help brain injury victims and their families pursue justice through every available legal channel.

Brain injuries caused by medical negligence — including oxygen deprivation during surgery, failure to diagnose a stroke or aneurysm, or birth-related brain trauma — represent some of the most serious and life-altering injuries our firm handles. These cases require experienced medical expert testimony and a thorough understanding of complex healthcare liability law. Our attorneys have the resources and experience to pursue these challenging claims effectively.

Concussions are often dismissed as minor injuries — but for many victims, the effects are far from minor. Post-concussion syndrome can cause persistent headaches, cognitive difficulties, depression, anxiety, and an inability to work for months or even years after the initial injury. Our attorneys take mild traumatic brain injuries seriously and work with neurological experts to document and fully value their long-term impact on your life.

Exposure to toxic chemicals, carbon monoxide, heavy metals, or other hazardous substances can cause acquired brain injuries with symptoms ranging from cognitive impairment and memory loss to personality changes and seizures. When a toxic exposure occurs due to an employer’s negligence, a defective product, or a property owner’s failure to address a known hazard, our attorneys pursue claims against all responsible parties.

Brain injuries suffered by infants and children — whether from birth complications, accidents, or medical negligence — can have profound lifelong consequences requiring decades of specialized care, therapy, and educational support. Our attorneys work with life care planning experts to calculate the full lifetime costs of a child’s brain injury and pursue compensation that reflects the true magnitude of those needs.

Severe traumatic brain injuries — including coma, vegetative states, and permanent cognitive or physical disability — require comprehensive life care planning and long-term legal advocacy. The lifetime costs of care for a catastrophic brain injury can reach into the millions of dollars. Our attorneys work with the leading medical and economic experts to build cases that reflect the true, full scope of these extraordinary losses.

As of July 1, 2024, you have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit in Louisiana. Because brain injury cases require extensive medical documentation and expert testimony, we strongly recommend contacting an attorney as soon as possible so we can begin building your case right away.

Symptoms of a traumatic brain injury include headaches, dizziness, memory problems, difficulty concentrating, mood changes, sleep disturbances, and sensitivity to light or noise. Many brain injuries are not immediately apparent and symptoms may worsen over days or weeks following the accident. If you experienced any head trauma in an accident, seek medical attention immediately — and tell your doctor about all symptoms you are experiencing, even if they seem minor.

This is one of the most common tactics insurance companies use to reduce the value of brain injury claims. Insurance adjusters are trained to minimize the severity of injuries and push low settlements before you understand the full extent of your condition. Our attorneys work with leading neurologists and neuropsychologists to fully document the nature and impact of your brain injury and fight back against these tactics aggressively.

Louisiana follows pure comparative fault. Even if you were partly responsible for the accident, you can still recover compensation — your total award is simply reduced by your percentage of fault. Our attorneys fight to ensure your share of fault is not exaggerated by the opposing party.

Nothing upfront. Our brain injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis — you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you. There are no upfront costs, no hourly fees, and no out-of-pocket expenses. If we do not win your case, you owe us nothing.

Brain injury cases often take longer to resolve than standard personal injury claims because the full extent of the injury and its long-term impact must be fully established before any settlement should be considered. Settling too early — before the true scope of the injury is known — can leave you without the compensation you will need for future care. Learn more about the timeline of a personal injury case. We will never pressure you to settle before you are ready.

Yes. When a brain injury is severe enough that the victim cannot manage their own affairs, a family member may bring a claim on their behalf. Additionally, spouses and immediate family members may have separate claims for loss of consortium — compensation for the impact the injury has had on their relationship with the injured person. Learn more about quality of life damages in Louisiana. Our attorneys evaluate every available claim for both the injured person and their family.

Brain injury cases typically require testimony from neurologists, neuropsychologists, rehabilitation specialists, life care planners, and vocational experts to fully document the injury and its long-term impact. Learn more about the role of expert witnesses in personal injury cases. Our attorneys have established relationships with the leading experts in these fields and know how to present their findings in the most compelling way possible.