White Plains Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyers

Brain Injury Attorneys in White Plains Advocate for the Rights of TBI Victims Throughout New York, Including Westchester County, Bronx County, Rockland County, and NYC

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 223,000 people are hospitalized for traumatic brain injuries every year in the U.S., with approximately 64,000 deaths caused by TBIs. A traumatic brain injury can have a devastating effect on your life. You may need extensive medical care, after which you may still be left with a permanent disability or impairment that affects your ability to work or enjoy daily life. You deserve justice and accountability for a traumatic brain injury caused by someone else’s negligence or recklessness. Let the White Plains traumatic brain injury lawyers of Marvin A. Cooper, P.C., advocate for your rights. Since 1960, our firm has worked hard to provide caring, responsive legal representation for accident victims throughout NYC and New York. We take the time to get to know your concerns, needs, and goals, so that you feel like you have a partner and advocate who understands the difficulties you are facing. 

Reach out to Marvin A. Cooper, P.C., for a free initial case review to learn more about your legal options for financial recovery. Turn to our brain injury attorneys in White Plains, NY, for help with pursuing compensation from those at fault for your TBI or liable for the expenses and losses you have incurred. 

Accidents That Can Cause Traumatic Brain Injuries

The White Plains traumatic brain injury lawyers of Marvin A. Cooper, P.C., can help you with your physical and financial recovery after suffering a TBI due to:

• Car accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Truck accidents
• Rideshare accidents
• Mass transit accidents
• Construction accidents
• Medical malpractice, including surgical errors and birth injuries
• Police misconduct/excessive force
• Slip and fall accidents
• Trip and fall accidents

Symptoms of Brain Injuries

Brain injuries can cause a wide range of symptoms and complications. The specific signs of a traumatic brain injury will often depend on the severity of the injury. For example, common symptoms of mild traumatic brain injuries (TBI) include:

• Headaches
• Nausea/vomiting
• Fatigue/drowsiness
• Dizziness/loss of balance
• Sensitivity to light or sound
• Blurred vision
• Ringing in the ears
• Speech problems
• Brief loss of consciousness
• Feeling confused, dazed, or disoriented
• Problems with concentration or memory
• Mood changes/swings
• New anxiety or depression
• Difficulty falling asleep or sleeping more than usual

Signs of a more severe TBI may include:

• Unconsciousness lasting several minutes to several hours
• Coma, vegetative state, or other long-term consciousness disorders
• Persistent or worsening headache
• Persistent nausea and vomiting
• Seizures
• Dilated pupils
• Clear fluids draining from the ears or nose
• Coordination problems
• Weakness or numbness in hands and feet
• Inability to be woken up from sleep
• Severe confusion
• Agitation or combativeness
• Slurred speech

Financial Recovery You May Be Entitled to for a Traumatic Brain Injury

After suffering a TBI due to someone else’s negligence or legal fault, you may have the right to recover compensation for expenses and losses you incurred because of your injury. Let our brain injury attorneys in White Plains, NY, fight for financial recovery for your:

• Medical expenses, including costs of hospitalization, surgeries, prescriptions, doctor’s appointments, and physical/occupational/speech therapy
• Costs of long-term care you may need for permanent disabilities caused by a TBI
• Lost wages/income from missed work, or reduced earnings after going on part-time/light duty while you recover
• Lost earning capacity and job benefits if you become permanently disabled from working
• Physical pain
• Emotional distress
• Lost quality of life due to physical disabilities or permanent scarring/disfigurement from your injuries

Let the White Plains Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyers of Marvin A. Cooper, P.C. Help You Prepare and Pursue Your Legal Claims

Recovering from a serious traumatic brain injury can require a long process of care and rehabilitation. While you focus on regaining your life after a devastating TBI, let our brain injury attorneys in White Plains, NY, fight to get you the financial resources you need by:

• Thoroughly investigating the circumstances of the accident or incident that caused your brain injury to identify who may have liability for your expenses and losses
• Reviewing your legal options for financial recovery, including filing insurance claims or pursuing legal action against at-fault parties
• Documenting your injuries and losses to make sure you receive full compensation
• Vigorously pursuing every avenue to obtain the financial recovery and justice you deserve, including obtaining settlements and advocating for your rights in court

Contact Our Firm for a Free Claim Evaluation to Discuss Your Legal Options with Our Brain Injury Attorneys in White Plains, NY

Contact Marvin A. Cooper, P.C., today for a free, no-obligation consultation to get help from our White Plains traumatic brain injury lawyers. Let us fight on your behalf to obtain the financial compensation and justice you deserve from those responsible for your injuries and losses. 

Frequently Asked Questions About Traumatic Brain Injury Claims in White Plains and Throughout New York