Tulsa Brain Injury Attorneys

Steadfast Representation When It Counts

After a traumatic brain injury (TBI), you are certain to experience steep medical bills, massive deficits in lost wages, and day-to-day hardships. With so much happening and your wellbeing hanging in the balance, you cannot risk your brain injury claim by trying to represent yourself. You should seek highly experienced legal assistance to make the most of your case.

Our Tulsa brain injury lawyers at Martin, Jean, Jackson, Martin & Peach are standing by to hear from people in our community who have suffered a brain injury due to the mistakes of negligent third parties. We know that your case outcome could likely shape your future for many years to come, so we work tirelessly to make certain your claim is as strong as it can be.

Get the legal help you need with a brain injury claim today. Call (918) 623-4119.

What is a Traumatic Brain injury?

A TBI is a disruption in the normal function of the brain caused by an external mechanical force. It typically occurs when the head is suddenly and violently hit by an object or when an object pierces the skull and enters brain tissue. TBIs range from mild (commonly referred to as concussions) to severe and life-threatening.

TBIs can lead to temporary or permanent impairment in cognitive, physical, emotional, and behavioral functions, depending on the severity and location of the injury.

Common causes of TBI include:

• Falls (most common in children and the elderly)
• Motor vehicle accidents
• Sports injuries
• Assaults or domestic violence
• Explosive blasts (common among military personnel)
• Being struck by or against objects

Consequences of Brain Injuries

Brain injuries are considered among the worst types of catastrophic injuries because they can cause severe, widespread, and permanent harm. Oftentimes, a brain injury happens in the blink of an eye, too, like due to a car accident or motorcycle accident. Within seconds, someone’s life can be changed forever.

The lifelong symptoms of a brain injury can include:

• Speech impediments
• Chronic pain
• Migraines
• Loss of motor control
• Insomnia
• PTSD
• Mood swings
• Amnesia

There are treatments and therapies for many of the long-lasting symptoms caused by a brain injury. However, there are rarely any cures. This is why the average brain injury patient requires extensive medical care and rehabilitative therapy sessions, possibly for the rest of their life.

Steep Cost of Care for a TBI Patient

You deserve the absolute best care and medical treatments after suffering a brain injury. Unfortunately, those same treatments are likely to be massively expensive, potentially ranging into the hundreds of thousands of dollars as the years pass. Your healthcare insurance might cover some of those treatments, but it is common for TBI patients to run out of financial coverage quickly as treatments and hospitalizations begin.

Why should you be the one who has to suffer financially in order to treat a brain injury you did not cause? Our Tulsa brain injury attorneys don’t think that is fair or right at all. When we are working on your case, we can calculate your damages accurately and demand as much compensation as possible from the liable party, like a truck driver who caused a truck accident.

Damages in your brain injury claim could include:

• Emergency medical care and hospitalization costs
• Years’ worth of rehabilitation and therapy
• Lost wages and lowered earning capacity
• Pain, suffering, anxiety, depression, etc.

Brain Injury Claim FAQs

Do I have a valid TBI claim in Tulsa?

You may have a valid claim if your TBI was caused by someone else’s negligence or intentional misconduct. For example, you might have a claim if your injury resulted from a car crash, slip and fall, or a defective product. Our Tulsa brain injury attorney can help evaluate your case.

How long do I have to file a TBI claim in Oklahoma?

In Oklahoma, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims, including TBIs, is two years from the date of the injury. Failing to file within this window may permanently bar you from recovering compensation.

Can I file a TBI claim on behalf of a loved one who is incapacitated?

Yes. If a loved one is unable to act on their own due to a brain injury, a legal guardian or family member may be able to file a claim on their behalf. A court may appoint a guardian ad litem to represent their interests.

What role does medical evidence play in a TBI claim?

Medical documentation is critical in TBI cases. This includes CT scans, MRIs, neuropsychological evaluations, and expert opinions. These records help prove the extent of the injury and connect it to the incident in question.

How is a TBI different from other personal injury claims?

TBI claims often involve complex medical evidence and may require expert testimony from neurologists, life care planners, and vocational experts. Because the effects of a brain injury can be long-lasting or permanent, the compensation sought is typically much higher than in other injury cases.

Will I have to go to court for a TBI claim in Tulsa?

Not always. Many TBI claims are resolved through settlement negotiations with insurance companies. However, if a fair settlement cannot be reached, you may have to file a lawsuit and go to trial to secure full compensation.

Your Case Matters to Us

Thanks to the many years of experience our Tulsa brain injury lawyers have to their names, we have seen all sorts of brain injury cases. We know the tactics insurance companies often try to use to escape liability or lower the total amount of damages owed to a claimant. We are also familiar with medical experts throughout the city who can help us closely analyze your injuries to get a clear understanding of their extent and how they happened.

All of our experience does not mean that we use a cookie-cutter approach to casework, though. Every client is seen and treated not just as an individual but also like a close friend in need. Come see for yourself the Martin, Jean, Jackson, Martin & Peach difference by dialing now.

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