Des Moines Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyers
We Can Help You Get Compensation for Medical Care and Other Expenses
A traumatic brain injury sustained in a car or trucking accident, motorcycle accident, workplace injury, or other catastrophic event can affect your ability to work or function each day. While some patients make a full recovery from their injuries, this simply isn’t the case for everyone. A serious brain injury can completely rob you of your independence, forcing you to rely on others for financial support and daily care. Where you were once able to work and earn a living, the severity of your injury may interfere with both your cognitive and physical abilities, preventing you from working indefinitely.
No matter if your symptoms are temporary or permanent, if someone else caused your brain injury, you may be entitled to financial compensation. A lawyer can evaluate the facts of your case and help you pursue the resources that you need via a personal injury claim. When the carelessness or negligence of another person or organization has turned your life upside down, a competent attorney can be a crucial source of support for you and your family.
Iowa residents with a traumatic brain injury need an attorney well-versed in personal injury law. At LaMarca Law Group, P.C., our Des Moines traumatic brain injury attorneys are experienced in serving victims and their families. We are ready to step up and fight for what you deserve. We can provide the aggressive legal representation you need to pursue compensation for your losses and expenses.
To speak with a member of our Des Moines team about your situation, call (515) 705-0233 today.
Do I Need a Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer?
Traumatic brain injuries can have costly consequences for every aspect of your life. Dealing with the physical and cognitive impact of a brain injury can be all-consuming. For this reason, taking legal action can seem like just another stressor for many Des Moines families. However, it is important to understand that an experienced attorney can not only be a source of practical legal knowledge but also crucial emotional support.
Too often, when people attempt to manage their own legal affairs without the assistance of a lawyer, they settle for less than they deserve. A lawyer will look at all of the factors of your case, help determine liability, evaluate how much compensation you can recover, and build a strong case. When you have an experienced attorney looking after your case, you can feel confident that you will reach the best possible outcome.
Why Hire LaMarca Law Group, P.C. to Handle my Case?
The lawyers at LaMarca Law Group, P.C. are proud to have decades of experience fighting for families in Iowa. When you or a loved one suffer from serious injuries, we firmly believe that the at-fault party should be held responsible for the pain that they have caused. Over the years we have won millions of dollars in favorable settlements and verdicts.
Though we are proud to achieve large settlements, we take the most pride in how our work benefits our clients. When you reach out to us for legal support, we take your trust in us seriously. A positive legal outcome could make the difference in you affording the medical treatment you need and recovering your lost wages. Our firm is dedicated to fighting personal injury cases because we are committed to making a difference in the community. When we fight for you, we always have your best interest in mind.
Causes of Traumatic Brain Injury
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is caused by a sudden impact to the head. A traumatic brain injury can result from a closed-head injury (caused by movement of the brain within the skull) or an open-head injury (caused by skull fracture or piercing of the brain by a foreign object) sustained in a motor vehicle, bicycle, pedestrian, aviation, boating, or train accident, or another incident. Traumatic brain injuries may also involve premises liability, malpractice, and other areas of personal injury law.
A brain injury may affect your ability to work, care for your family, or maintain stability in your life. If you live in the Des Moines area, a traumatic brain injury attorney at our firm can help.
Contact LaMarca Law Group, P.C. today if you are interested in learning whether you are eligible to recover compensation for your injuries. We can help you pursue the compensation to which you are legally entitled.
Traumatic Brain Injury Symptoms
The effects of a brain injury may not be identified for months after the impact. Most people who have suffered a brain injury notice irritability, mood changes, and depression. Your family members may notice that your personality has changed.
If you or a loved one has sustained a traumatic brain injury, a lawyer at LaMarca Law Group, P.C. can assist you in obtaining the medical documentation you need and in pursuing legal action against all liable parties.
Our Des Moines traumatic brain injury attorneys can provide invaluable assistance with the legal aspects of your medical care, so that you can focus your energy on your recovery from symptoms such as:
- Concussion
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Depression
- Open- and closed-head injuries
Traumatic Brain Injury Damages
At LaMarca Law Group, P.C., our attorneys are sensitive to the many hardships faced by brain injury victims and their families. We will work with you to recover the compensation you deserve for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, long-term care needs, and other losses and expenses. If you or a loved one is dealing with the effects of a brain injury, you can trust LaMarca Law Group, P.C. to work tenaciously in representing your case.
Contact Us
In the immediate aftermath of a serious accident, you are dealing with plenty of stressors. The financial impact of an injury, both in medical expenses and lost wages, can easily affect your entire family. By seeking the help of a skilled traumatic brain injury lawyer, you are actively fighting to make sure that your injury won’t destroy your financial security.
While the future can seem daunting when you are struggling with a brain injury, recovering compensation will give you some much-needed comfort and clarity at this time.
If you are looking for the services of an experienced Des Moines traumatic brain injury lawyer, contact LaMarca Law Group, P.C. today at (515) 705-0233 for a consultation on your case.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you or a loved one are suffering from the physical, cognitive, and financial impact of a traumatic brain injury, we know you have plenty of questions about what comes next. With decades of experience working for Iowa families, the lawyers at LaMarca Law Group, P.C. know that no two cases are alike. We’ve been asked every question in the book and we are confident we can answer yours.
Read over our frequently asked questions and reach out to us at (515) 705-0233 to schedule a consultation today.
Will I make a full recovery?
Your ability to make a significant recovery will depend on the severity of your brain injury. While some victims may make a full recovery from milder brain injuries, severe injuries can leave patients with lifelong complications. A serious brain injury can disrupt a patient’s ability to earn a living in addition to making them dependent on a caretaker. Even if your injury is something that will impact you for the rest of your life, you have options. By seeking the full compensation that you deserve, you can recover the resources that you need to cope with your injuries and improve your overall quality of life.
When should I call a lawyer?
Under Iowa Code § 614.1(2) (2016), injury victims have up to 2 years from the date of their accident to take legal action. If you fail to take action within this period of time, you may never be able to collect the compensation that you deserve. Though you technically have 2 years, it is always beneficial to reach out to a lawyer sooner rather than later. Your lawyer will have a much easier time investigating your claim, collecting important documentation, and contacting any witnesses and experts when you reach out to them soon after an accident.
What does it mean to have a closed head injury?
TBIs are typically categorized in 1 of 2 ways: Open or closed. While open injuries typically involve fracturing or penetration of the skull in some manner, closed injuries are more contained. However, to be clear, though fracturing typically doesn’t occur, closed injuries are no less dangerous. During an impact that causes a closed head injury, the brain is often jostled, which can greatly increase the likelihood of swelling and clotting. If undiagnosed or untreated, this could ultimately lead to stroke, paralysis, and death. Not all injuries have visible symptoms, so if you have sustained an intense blow to the head, always have your condition evaluated by a medical professional.
We have dedicated our lives to protecting the rights and futures of injured Iowans. We work to ensure that your case is handled while you focus on your recovery.
