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Understanding the causes of traumatic brain injuries in Memphis begins with recognizing how brain trauma occurs. A direct impact to your head can cause serious damage. Rapid movement of your brain inside your skull can produce lasting effects. Symptoms may appear immediately or develop after the initial shock subsides, and can disrupt your memory, focus, mobility, or communication.
When another person’s conduct causes your injury, a dedicated traumatic brain injury (TBI) attorney at Gatti, Keltner, Bienvenu & Montesi could investigate the incident and preserve evidence of fault. We could evaluate the immediate harm and the support you may need over time.
Motor vehicle collisions are a significant source of TBIs in Memphis. A driver or passenger does not need to strike the dashboard or window to suffer an injury. The force of a car crash can make the brain move inside the skull.
Truck and motorcycle collisions can produce similar trauma without a skull fracture or visible wound. The severity of the injury may depend on the speed of impact and the direction of the force.
Additional situations that may result in severe head injuries include:
Each event requires a focused investigation because the cause of the injury determines who may be held responsible. Identifying the precise mechanism of injury could also strengthen the connection between the accident and the resulting medical condition.
A preventable accident can occur when a person or business fails to use reasonable care. A distracted driver may enter an intersection without yielding. A commercial carrier may allow an unsafe truck to remain in service. A property owner may fail to repair a dangerous walking surface.
Establishing liability for a brain injury in Memphis requires evidence connecting the negligent conduct that caused the trauma to the resulting medical condition.
To reconstruct what happened, we may review:
Medical documentation is equally important. Diagnostic findings and treatment notes can show how the trauma affected your physical and cognitive abilities.
This evidence also supports a calculation of losses that accounts for treatment expenses, reduced income, and limitations on your daily life. An attorney could help investigate the circumstances of the accident, establish liability through the available evidence, and document the full extent of the resulting losses.
Brain injury manifestations can complicate an investigation. Memory gaps and delayed symptoms may make it difficult to provide a complete account immediately after an accident. Insurance companies may use an incomplete early statement to question causation or minimize the seriousness of your condition. Your traumatic brain injury resulting from a preventable incident may require our Memphis lawyers to collect independent evidence rather than rely solely on your recollection.
Time also affects your legal rights. Tennessee Code Annotated § 28-3-104 requires the filing of most personal injury actions within one year after the claim accrues, although limited exceptions can alter the deadline. Beginning the investigation promptly gives us more time to locate witnesses and secure records. It also allows us to identify each party whose conduct contributed to the injury.
The causes of traumatic brain injuries in Memphis vary, but every viable claim depends on proving how the injury occurred and measuring how it may affect your future. A focused legal strategy could connect the responsible party’s actions to your medical needs, lost earning capacity, and other documented losses.
At Gatti, Keltner, Bienvenu & Montesi, we have represented injured people and families since 1970. We understand the lasting consequences of serious brain trauma and the resources required to develop a strong claim. Call us for a free consultation.
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