If related to a motor vehicle collision, insist that a report be filed with the police, sheriff or state highway patrol.

Obtain names, addresses and telephone numbers of all witnesses.

Photograph the accident scene, including all vehicles involved (before repairing) and any visible injuries (cuts, bruises). Professional photographs are generally preferable, but not essential.

Talk to no one about the accident or injuries other than your personal physician or lawyer.

Sign nothing without consulting a lawyer. Truthful statements you make in an attempt to be helpful can easily be misinterpreted and turned against you.

Tell your physician or surgeon exactly how the injury occurred and describe all symptoms and complaints. Be sure to report memory problems, confusion or disorientation, however minor these things may seem at the time.

Begin keeping a diary of how the injury affects your life. In particular, write down all medical related visits and everything that causes you physical pain, frustration or worry.

Obtain and keep receipts for all expenses relating to the accident.

Consult a lawyer before paying a ticket or appearing in court, even if you believe you were partially at fault. Admissions made in traffic court could unfavorably hurt your case.

Damages which a victim of brain injury may be entitled to recover include:

hospital and medical expenses, both past and future

lost earnings, both past and future

permanent physical disability

emotional distress (such as depression and anxiety)

damage or destruction of property (such as damage to your car)

physical pain and suffering

loss of enjoyment of life

If another driver caused your head injury, then you probably have a legal claim against that person. If the person was working at the time of the incident, then you may also have a claim against that person's employer.

One startling fact is that you can suffer a traumatic brain injury without actually hitting your head. In severe cases of whiplash, the brain can sustain lacerations. Some important signals are headaches, forgetfulness or inability to perform tasks which were once routine.

Even if you are partially at fault, you may still be entitled to recover a portion of your damages. Under Ohio's law of comparative fault, if more than one person causes an accident, the fault is shared by the parties.

Many types of acts or occurrences can give rise to personal injury claims. For example, such things as automobile or seat belt failures, poor road maintenance and unsafe products can contribute to causing a head injury, for which legal claims can be made. These complex legal matters should be handled by an attorney with specific training and experience in personal injury law, and specifically head injury cases.

CPR&S

The law firm of Clark, Perdue, Roberts & Scott has extensive experience handling claims involving brain injury. If requested we will meet with you -- in your home or at the hospital, if necessary -- to explain your legal rights and make suggestions for immediate action on your claim. There is never a charge for an initial consultation. Naturally, you are under no obligation to retain our law firm at the initial conference.

Questions To Ask

For a list of questions you should ask before hiring a lawyer:
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Other Helpful Resources

National Center for Brain Injury Prevention and Control


Dr. Diane - Brain Injury, Contusion, Concussion, Stroke, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI, Brain Tumor, and MS Symptom Resources.

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