Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are among the most complex, serious health conditions you can face. These injuries have the capacity to rob the victim of their personality, prevent them from working, cause debilitating physical symptoms, and change life as you know it. If you think a brain injury happened because of someone else’s negligence, let a New Orleans brain injury attorney from our team hold the negligent party accountable.
Your medical costs, pain and suffering, and other TBI-related damages can be substantial. Allow our firm to fight for coverage of these and other damages. Call Smiley Law Firm today at (504) 822-2222 and complete your free, no-obligation consultation with our compassionate intake team.
The brain’s fragile nature means that even the slightest blow, shake, or jolt can result in a significant injury. Some of the events that we often see TBIs result from are:
If you or a loved one suffered a brain injury in another circumstance, it’s worth calling Smiley Law Firm. We can lead your case; you do not want to miss out on our aggressive, client-focused representation.
Our New Orleans wrongful death lawyers also help clients who lose a loved one because of a brain injury. The loss of a loved one is devastating, and our firm helps clients pick up the pieces through supportive, professional legal services.
Brain injuries range in severity. Though some are quite obviously serious, others are not quite as obvious. Make no mistake, though, that every brain injury is serious.
Some of the reasons why you should never underplay the severity of a brain injury or underestimate the cost of your TBI are:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes that certain brain injuries “can affect all aspects of a person’s life” including:
Many who suffer brain injuries feel like an entirely different person and not a better one. The wide-ranging nature of TBI symptoms shows how devastating this injury can be and why the cost of a brain injury can be high.
Authorities note that those with brain injuries can have symptoms “for months or longer.” Some brain injuries may never fully heal. If you experience indefinite, treatment-resistant, or otherwise persistent TBI symptoms, you may:
The brain is not always as resilient to injury as other body parts. This harsh reality is one you might face after suffering a TBI in New Orleans.
Whether you seek treatment at Ochsner, LCMC Health, the Tulane University Center for Brain Health, or another provider in New Orleans or elsewhere, do not expect your care to be cheap.
Most people know that medical care is costly. Those who suffer a serious brain injury, though, are not always prepared for just how costly brain-specific care can be. Simply diagnosing an injury can require extensive imaging and specialist visits, and those may just be the first steps in a long recovery.
When you think of the cost of a brain injury, medical care may be the first expense that arises. While your healthcare expenses may be substantial, you should not ignore the non-economic cost of suffering a brain injury.
Smiley Law Firm ensures our clients get the mental health services they need. We account for the non-economic toll of injuries like yours.
Smiley Law Firm proudly serves New Orleans. In fact, we are inseparable from New Orleans, with our office on St. Charles being the headquarters from which we help New Orleanians—and others—get the justice they deserve.
You should choose your New Orleans brain injury attorney from Smiley Law Firm because:
Attorney Seth Smiley lives and works in New Orleans, as do many of the staff at Smiley Law Firm. When we handle cases in the city, we truly feel like we’re serving our neighbors—and we feel the added responsibility of getting justice for those neighbors.
Our office in New Orleans means:
We serve our community, and you can trust that Smiley Law Firm will do right by you.
As your attorneys, we know you’re relying on us to secure the compensation you are entitled to. We accept the mission. We believe that a lawyer should also care for their client on a personal level, and we will:
Treatment for brain injuries must be highly personalized. If you’ve already gotten medical care but aren’t satisfied with the nature or quality of the treatment, trust that we’ll help you find the quality care you deserve.
Because our mission is to extend our legal services to those who need them, we never want finances to be a barrier between us and the client. We use a contingency fee arrangement, which means we only get paid if we get results for you.
You won’t have to pay Smiley Law Firm out of your pocket. Either we secure compensation for you, or we don’t get paid for our services.
We know how challenging the symptoms of a brain injury can be. We don’t think your brain injury case should be so challenging. We hope you will allow Smiley Law Firm to serve you as we:
Smiley Law Firm prides itself on being a cut above the average law firm. We care about what we do and even more about our client’s well-being. Call Smiley Law Firm today at (504) 822-2222 and complete your free consultation regarding a New Orleans brain injury attorney.
We know that your case will present unexpected challenges and demands. Our team is ready, as our legal training and experience prepare us for even the most difficult cases. Our job is to handle these obstacles so our clients don’t have to.
In addition to the unforeseen challenges, we will also handle the expected duties that brain injury cases require. These duties may include:
There is more than this to brain injury cases. We will handle all the work clients often don’t see, from phone calls with insurance companies to drafting detailed legal documents and brainstorming case strategies.
Leave any insurance claims, lawsuits, and other case-related responsibilities to us. Be with loved ones and focus on your well-being.
A vital step in your case is determining the damage your brain injury has caused. For your sake, think of “damages” as “types of harm” you’ve experienced—or will experience in the future—because of the injury.
We have helped many clients suffering the effects of a TBI, so we suspect that your injury-related damages may include:
Have no doubt that Smiley Law Firm will identify all your recoverable damages and fight for the entire financial recovery you deserve.
Our firm is always open to prospective clients like you, and we look forward to speaking about your case. Call Smiley Law Firm today at (504) 822-2222 for a no-risk, free consultation about a New Orleans brain injury attorney.