New York Brain Injury Lawyer

Brain Injury Law Firm in New York | Fighting for Injury Victims & Their Families

When negligence on the part of an individual or company leaves a person with a traumatic brain injury, the victim and his or her family should not bear the costs alone. A Long Island personal injury lawyer from Zlotolow & Associates can demand compensation for:

• Medical expenses, including for future needs
• Lost wages, including unrealized future earnings
• Property damage, such as in a car accident
• Pain and suffering, including loss of consortium or companionship
• Funeral and burial expenses if you lost a loved one in a fatal accident
• Punitive damages to punish the at-fault party for egregious behavior

If you or a loved one has suffered a head injury due to someone else’s negligence, contact our dedicated team today to learn about your legal rights. Schedule a free consultation now.

How Our Brain Injury Lawyers Help Victims

At Zlotolow & Associates, our traumatic brain injury attorney are aggressive negotiators and talented trial attorneys who have extensive experience handling these types of cases. You can count on our skilled legal team to:

• Investigate and gather evidence about the accident that caused the injury, including photos from the scene, surveillance camera footage, official accident reports, and witness statements
• Calculate your full costs and losses, including medical bills, property damage, and missed income
• Work with medical and financial experts to project your anticipated medical needs and any future income losses due to long-term disability and/or treatment requirements
• Aggressively pursue personal injury claims with all responsible parties
• Demand full and fair compensation with the goal of leaving you with no debt or financial burdens due to your brain injury

Although a majority of cases can be settled out of court, our brain injury law firm always prepares a case for trial, knowing the insurance companies will fight viciously to avoid paying you. You should know that we will handle every aspect of your personal injury claim, so you and your family can focus on healing.

Why Choose Zlotolow & Associates for Your Brain Injury Case?

Proven Results in High-Stakes Injury Cases

Our track record of success speaks for itself. We’ve recovered millions of dollars for clients injured due to negligence, including:

• $14.4 million – Train accident causing serious injury
• $3 million – Construction site injury
• $2.5 million – Workplace accident involving permanent impairment
• $2.5 million – Serious auto accident
• $2.4 million – Truck accident verdict
• $2.2 million – Construction injury on a New York job site
• $1.5 million – Slip and fall with long-term consequences
• And many more

At Zlotolow & Associates, we’ve spent over 20 years fighting for victims of life-altering injuries—and we know just how devastating a traumatic brain injury can be. When your future is at stake, experience matters. So does results.

Understanding Accidents and Traumatic Brain Injuries

A traumatic brain injury is a disruption of brain function caused by some external force, usually a violent blow or jolt to the head or body. The brain is injured by being pushed against the inside of the skull. If an object penetrates the skull and enters the brain, such as a bullet, that will also cause TBI. The most common causes of traumatic brain injury are:

• Falls
• Auto accidents
• Construction site accidents (and other workplace accidents)
• Acts of violence, such as assault and battery
• Sports, especially contact sports, such as football
• Incidents of medical malpractice or negligence

Depending on the circumstances of your case, an individual, a business, a government entity, or multiple parties may be held accountable for the accident that injured you. At Zlotolow & Associates, our skilled New York head injury attorneys can help you identify those responsible for your accident and pursue the maximum compensation available. Contact our brain injury lawyer in New York today for qualified legal counsel.

Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injury

A TBI refers to any significant injury caused by an external force that results in substantial impairment or disruption to brain function. The brain can be injured directly from the injury, or because of the brain impacting against the inside of the skull. TBIs are often referred to as “invisible injuries” because their more serious effects, such as memory loss or cognitive impairment, are easy for people to miss or ignore.

TBIs can result in a wide variety of potential symptoms, depending on what part of the brain is injured. These symptoms may include:

• Headache
• Nausea or vomiting
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Blurred vision
• Ringing in the ears
• General malaise and discomfort
• Seizures
• Changes in thinking
• Changes in memory
• Changes in attention or other mental skills
• Lengthy loss of consciousness
• Dilation of one or both pupils
• Clear fluids draining from the nose or ears
• Inability to awaken from sleep
• Weakness or numbness in fingers and toes
• Slurred speech
• Loss of coordination
• Profound confusion
• Agitation or combativeness
• Whiplash

Serious brain injury symptoms can be delayed for several hours. So doctors typically call for anyone who has had a head injury of any kind to be watched closely for the first 24 hours.

Types of Brain Injuries

After medical examination and diagnosis, a TBI may be described in several ways, such as:

• Concussion
• Post-concussion syndrome
• Diffuse Axonal Injury
• Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
• Stroke
• Locked-In Syndrome

A head or brain injury typically requires emergency care and, in many cases, surgery to repair or relieve pressure on the brain. In cases of significant brain injury, a patient will need a variety of rehabilitative therapy (“rehab”) over the long term to improve his or her ability to perform daily life activities. Some will need to relearn basic skills like walking or talking. Others will not achieve a significant level of recovery and will be bedridden for what will be, unfortunately, a life shortened by their injury.