Brain Injury Lawyer

Virgin Islands Brain Injury Lawyers

Filing a Traumatic Brain Injury Claim

A brain injury is one of if not the most serious types of injuries a person can suffer. The effects of a traumatic brain injury, or TBI, can be extreme, far-reaching, and long-lasting. Often, the victim will struggle to return to their once-normal, everyday life, and they will likely be left facing massive medical bills and other unexpected expenses.

At Fischer Redavid PLLC, we understand just how devastating these injuries are, which is why our Virgin Islands brain injury lawyers fight tirelessly to recover maximum compensation for TBI victims and their families. If you or someone you love suffered a brain injury while visiting or residing in the U.S. Virgin Islands, we encourage you to contact our firm today to learn more about your legal rights and options during a free, no-obligation consultation. Our staff can assist you in English, Spanish, or Creole.

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Traumatic Brain Injury Symptoms

It is important to know the signs of a traumatic brain injury, as many TBIs can be difficult to spot. Closed-head brain injuries do not involve any obvious damage to the skull or head, making it all the more critical that you know the symptoms of a possible brain injury.

Brain injury symptoms vary depending on the type and severity of the injury.

Some common symptoms of mild traumatic brain injuries include:

Headache
Dizziness
Confusion
Disorientation
Loss of balance
Nausea
Vomiting
Drowsiness
Fatigue
Speech problems
Blurred vision
Ringing in the ears
Memory problems
Difficulty concentrating
Difficulty sleeping or sleeping more than usual
Feeling depressed, anxious, or experiencing unusual mood swings

Symptoms of a moderate to severe brain injury may include:

Brief or prolonged loss of consciousness
A headache that is persistent and/or worsens
Convulsions
Seizures
Prolonged nausea
Excessive vomiting
Clear fluids draining from the ears or nose
Dilation of one or both pupils
Excessive fatigue/difficulty awakening from sleep
Weakness, numbness, or tingling in the extremities
Loss of coordination
Significant confusion
Agitation, irritability, or combativeness
Unusual changes in mood and/or behavior
Slurred speech
Coma

Severe brain injuries can lead to death, which is why it is critical that you seek immediate medical attention when you or someone else has suffered an apparent head injury. If you have any reason to believe that you or someone else may have sustained a TBI, call 911 or the local emergency number.

Common Causes of Traumatic Brain Injuries

Traumatic brain injuries result from all types of accidents, traumatic events, and acts of violence.

Some of the most common causes of TBIs in the U.S. Virgin Islands include:

Motor vehicle accidents, including car, motorcycle, truck, and taxi accidents
Collisions between bicyclists or pedestrians and motor vehicles
Recreation accidents, such as ATV crashes, boating accidents, or zipline accidents
Serious falls, including falls from heights and slip, trip, and fall accidents
Accidents caused by defective products, such as defective motor vehicles
Sports-related accidents, including professional, amateur, and youth sports accidents
Acts of violence, including assault, muggings, and domestic abuse
Workplace accidents, such as slip and falls or commercial vehicle collisions

It is important to determine exactly how the injury occurred, as this allows our attorneys to pinpoint the liable party. In most cases, the person or party responsible for causing the accident is also the one responsible for paying the victim’s damages.

Who Is Liable for a Brain Injury?

It can be difficult to determine who is liable for a brain injury, especially when there are complicating factors at play. You may have suffered a concussion in a boating accident while vacationing in the U.S. Virgin Islands, but who is liable? Is it the owner of the boating company? A crew member who failed to conduct adequate maintenance? Or some other party that acted negligently or wrongfully, leading to the incident that caused your injury?

If your loved one suffered a TBI while traveling in a taxi or rideshare vehicle that crashed, is the taxi or rideshare driver liable? Or is it the company that owns the vehicle or employs the driver? What if another motorist on the road is partially to blame?

As you can see, these claims can become very complex, very fast. To make matters worse, insurance companies and other liable parties do not want to pay your damages. This is especially true in TBI cases, in which damages tend to be particularly high in value.

We strongly urge you to contact the Virgin Islands brain injury lawyers at Fischer Redavid PLLC for help with your case. We can not only identify the liable party but also immediately begin gathering evidence and building your case.