Approximately 5.3 million Americans live with a disability due to traumatic brain injury (TBI). It’s a very serious injury and can result in extensive medical expenses and long-term loss of income. At Steve Boyd, PC, our experienced and compassionate personal injury attorneys understand that TBI is a life-changing injury. If you’ve been injured and need representation, we’ll come to you for a free case review.
If you or a family member has suffered from a traumatic brain injury, you’ll need a team of skilled and knowledgeable lawyers to help you navigate the complex medical and insurance laws so you are fully compensated for your injury. Attorney Steve Boyd has over 20 years of experience fighting for personal injury clients.
of experience helping clients with TBI
If you’ve been injured and experience any of the following symptoms or suspect you may have sustained a traumatic brain injury, seek medical attention immediately. Some symptoms may not occur until days or weeks after an injury.
Fifty percent of all traumatic brain injuries are related to motor vehicle crashes. Auto, motorcycle, truck, bicycle, and pedestrian accidents are common causes of TBIs.
Senior citizens and young children are at high risk for traumatic brain injuries, but those between 15 and 24 years of age have the highest rate of TBIs. For those 65 and older, falls are the leading cause. For those under 65, transportation-related accidents are the top cause.
Winter sports have a high rate of traumatic brain injury, accounting for about 20,000 injuries each year. Sports injuries overall account for nearly 300,000 TBIs annually.
Explosions, construction accidents, or other accidents that strike a person or cause them to hit another object or surface can cause traumatic brain injury.
Explosions, construction accidents, or other accidents that strike a person or cause them to hit another object or surface can cause traumatic brain injury.
If your amputation is due to another person’s negligence, such as a car or truck accident, or if it’s a result of a workplace injury, you’ll need to talk to a qualified attorney as soon as possible. The process can be complicated, and insurance companies don’t always act in your best interest. Call Steve Boyd, PC, and we’ll fight for your right to receive compensation for your injury.
There are a number of possible causes for an injury that results in amputation, from motor vehicle accidents to workplace injuries. It takes an experienced attorney to know how to proceed with a claim for damages, which may include compensation for medical expenses, loss of income, and pain and suffering. Our free case evaluation can help determine the expected worth of your case.
You don’t pay any legal fees until we win or settle your case. We review your personal injury case for free, and there is no deposit or advance fee required. When a settlement or verdict is reached, then our legal fee is calculated at a percentage (usually one-third) of the total amount awarded. This is called a contingent fee agreement, which is how most personal injury lawyers are paid. Call us for a free case review.
Buffalo property owners are required to keep their property reasonably safe. If someone suffers a personal injury because the owner did not maintain the property, that property owner may be held responsible. If the personal injury occurred on someone else’s property during an outdoor recreational activity such as bike riding, fishing, boating, or skiing, there…
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