Each year in the United States an estimated 1.4 million people sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) - a blow or jolt to the head, which can disrupt the function of the brain. The severity of a TBI can range from a mild concussion to the extremes of coma or even death. At least 5.3 million Americans currently live with disabilities resulting from TBI. The leading causes of these types of injuries are:

• Vehicle accidents and crashes
• Firearm use
• Slips and/or falls

Our firm represents clients or loved ones of clients located in the Louisiana area, who have suffered brain injuries.

Injuries suffered as a result of TBI can be severe and life altering. Our firm understands that the immediate goals after going through such trauma are to get medical bills paid and covered, make sure you or your loved one does not suffer financially through any lost wages, and make sure the appropriate insurance company will pay for future treatment relating to the injury. This further treatment is crucial and often overlooked or underpursued by attorneys who look too exclusively on the immediate injuries and costs. The experts employed by the Berniard Law Firm to look into the details surrounding the case have consistently helped previous clients get the rulings they deserve while making sure no avenue of medical treatment, rehabilitation, lost wages, etc., is missed when filing claims and for restitution.

In a time period between 1995 and 2001, TBIs resulted from the following incidences:

• Slip-and-fall accidents – 28%    
  
• Motor vehicle traffic – 20%     
  
• Impact by or against an object – 19%    
  
• Assault – 11%   
  
• Unknown cause – 9%    
  
• Bicycle incidents – 3%
  
• Incidents with other forms of transportation – 2%
  

Within EACH of these is an opportunity for tort litigation and the ability to achieve a financial resolution to deal with the physical, and emotional, damage caused by an incident.

Our experienced attorneys will discuss your situation and go over the options available to you, as well as work with insurance companies and other parties involved in your case to make sure all your needs are handled quickly and appropriately.

If you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury, contact us online or call us at 504-527-6225 to set up a FREE consultation to discuss your legal options.