Spine and Brain Injury

Traumatic Spine and Brain Injury Attorney: Orlando Expert Legal Representation for Your Injuries

Brain and spinal cord injuries occur when force or trauma damages these structures and causes them to improperly function. More specifically, a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a specific injury type that is caused by an outside force upon the head and neck areas. Depending on the circumstances of the injury and which area(s) is affected, a person can experience very different effects. Mild symptoms commonly present such as getting tired easily, experiencing slowed thinking and responding, or faint headaches are witnessed in these patients. When it comes to severe symptoms, such as memory loss, balance problems, mood swings, or even unconsciousness will unexpectedly bring a person’s life to a screeching halt. In addition to physical pain and emotional anguish, victims of brain and spinal cord injuries are often left inundated with extremely high medical and rehabilitative expenses. If you or a loved one are suffering from any of the above, it’s important to contact our spine and brain injury attorney who has experience handling a variety of brain injury cases.

 

What Causes Spine and Brain Injuries?

Spinal cord and brain injuries are caused by many different factors, due to the broad nature of injury just requiring force or trauma. Additionally, when looking at TBI the damage is further classified by the onset of injury. The first is considered to be “primary”, meaning the damage is immediate. The other is known as “secondary”, meaning the symptoms can occur gradually over the course of hours, days, or weeks after impact. The most common that we see are motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) such as car, motorcycle, trucking, or pedestrian accidents. However, our team at the Martindale Law Group has successfully represented individuals who sustained these injuries as the result of the other following factors:

    • Slip and Fall Accidents
    • Premises Liability
    • Aggravated Assault & Battery
    • Sports Accidents
    • Boating Accidents
    • Defective/Dangerous Products
    • Drowning Accidents
    • Aircraft Accidents
    • Medical Malpractice
    • Dangerous Prescription Drugs

Common Symptoms We See as Your Spine and Brain Injury Attorney

As mentioned prior, a TBI is typically classified as primary or secondary, in a temporal, or time-related, sense. Depending on the amount of time that passes, more symptoms may arise for victims, they can become intermittent, or some may resolve on their own. Signs and symptoms can be further categorized as physical, cognitive, behavioral, and perceptual. Let’s expand on some of the common experiences of brain injury victims after the initial trauma:

  • Excessive headaches or migraines
  • Difficulty reasoning, thinking, or analyzing
  • Memory Loss
  • Nausea or Vomiting
  • Loss of sensations (hearing, vision, touch, smell)
  • Ringing in the ears
  • Blurred or double vision
  • Loss of coordination
  • Difficulty communicating thoughts and ideas
  • Speech problems
  • Dizziness or vertigo
  • Confusion or disorientation
  • Behavioral changes/Mood swings
  • Fatigue
  • Psychosis
  • Seizures or convulsions
  • Coma
  • Death

Spinal cord injuries occur when one or more of the vertebrae in the spine become fractured, dislocated, or damaged. Because the spinal cord is involved in almost all bodily movement, this injury is excruciating and debilitating. In fact, many spinal cord injuries are difficult to overcome and often result in permanent injury. At Martindale Law Group, we have represented individuals who experienced the following symptoms as the result of a spinal cord injury:

  • Tingling/numbness
  • Nerve damage
  • Loss of feeling or sensations
  • Loss of motor functions/Paralysis
  • Loss of the ability to make voluntary movements
  • Paraplegia
  • Quadriplegia

Spine & Brain Injury Attorneys Consultation

Abogado de accidente Rick Martindale estrechando la mano del cliente

Our skilled and knowledgeable Orlando personal injury lawyers represent victims of brain and spinal cord injury for a combined 50+ years. We offer personalized consultations and are willing to meet you where it’s most convenient for you—whether that’s over the phone, in your hospital room, at home, or online. We will come to you, wherever you feel the most comfortable. Contact us today to discuss the details of your case and learn how we can help you get the compensation you deserve. This helps us discover the full facts of your case and determine whether we can be of help. We never charge an attorney’s fee or costs unless we obtain a recovery for you. Contact one of our experienced Orlando accident attorneys at (407) 874-5434 or fill out our free case evaluation form.