Brain Injury Attorneys
in Jacksonville, Florida

Serving Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, and Clients throughout Florida

You deserve the best brain injury lawyer Jacksonville Florida has to offer. Brain injuries are some of the most serious, and the attorneys at Hardesty, Tyde & Ashton, P. A. are experienced in handling these types of complex cases.If you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury, we know you have a lot of questions and you need answers. Our Florida brain injury lawyer is here to assist you and get you the information you need.

Types of Brain Injuries

There are few different types of brain injuries, each with their own consequences and issues.

Some of the more common types of brain injuries include:

• Open Head Injury – This is when the skull is penetrated by an object and an injury occurs. The damage occurs in the area that was penetrated.
• Closed Head Injury – There is no penetration with this type of accident, and these are the most common types of head injuries seen in slip and fall accidents, pedestrian accidents, and motor vehicle accidents. The damage is in the point of contact and a lot of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are closed head injuries.
• Deceleration Injury – These injuries occur when the brain is moving in the direction of a person’s body and then meets a stationary object. Because the brain moves at a different speed than the skull, the brain can be damaged – such as in a car accident.
• Chemical or Toxic Damage – Chemicals damage the brain’s neurons and can cause damage to the delicate brain tissues. Damaging chemicals and toxins include lead, carbon monoxide, etc.
• Lack of Oxygen – Also referred to as hypoxia, this type of injury can occur during different types of accidents and occurs when the brain doesn’t have enough airflow to supply it with blood. This can ultimately lead to death.
• Infections – While rare, brain infections can damage nerves and delicate tissues. These infections can include meningitis, bacteria, etc.

Classes of Brain Injuries

Contact a traumatic brain injury lawyer today for legal representation. Brain injuries are not a one-size-fits-all situation. There are some types of injuries that are more severe than others and include both mild and severe TBIs.

A severe TBI often leads to devastating results, if not death. For some, they may have life-changing damage that results in permanent disability or the inability to speak or function actively in society.

Do I Have a Brain Injury Case?

Deciding if you have a case comes down to how you were injured. To determine if you have a case, it is best to speak with a Jacksonville personal injury attorney for a free case evaluation.

Some ways to tell if you have a valid claim include:

• The type of accident that caused your injury – such as a car accident, slip and falls, etc.
• The severity of your injury and trauma
• If someone caused the injury and/or trauma
• Whether or not you were hospitalized for your injury
• If you need current and future care for your injury
• How long your injury will take to recover
• If you will have a permanent disability because of that injury
• If you lost wages
• How the injury affects your livelihood and your family’s financial stability

Why You Need a Brain Injury Lawyer For Your Case

Brain injury cases require medical knowledge, access to experts, and experience litigating these types of cases.

A personal injury attorney can help you through the process. Do not rely on the insurance company to look out for your bests interests; they are more concerned with their bottom line. It is their job to:

• Delay your claim – financially hurting you and hoping you will rush to a settlement out of desperation.
• Deny that your injury or your loved one’s injury is valid.
• Defend them and work through extended court battles while you suffer.