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Experienced Traumatic Brain Injury Attorneys in Georgia

If you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury in Georgia, you need an experienced Atlanta brain injury lawyer on your side. At Weatherby Law Firm, we have recovered millions of dollars for victims of brain injuries after car accidents and other types of accidents. We have the experience you need to win your brain injury case.

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How Do We Handle Brain Injury Cases After an Accident?

We work to understand all the facts of how the accident occurred.
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We have a team of experts to assist us in cases. This includes neurologists to diagnose the injury. It also includes an economist, if necessary, to identify the future damages and expenses that will be incurred. Because we have worked on a number of traumatic brain injury cases, we can quickly spot the issues and point our clients in the right direction.

The key with a traumatic brain injury case is understanding how serious the impairments are and how the injured person will be affected. We have worked on traumatic brain injury cases involving only a mild concussion, which were resolved in a matter of weeks.

We have also assisted a traumatic brain-injured child, with lifelong cognitive, speech, and motor skill deficits, obtain the maximum recovery possible in their position. In both cases, understanding the extent of the injury was key.

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“Alex and his entire Atlanta team are capable and dedicated attorneys who handle the most serious cases with compassion and dedication. I recommend them to anyone who needs representation related to serious injuries.”

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What is a Traumatic Brain Injury?

The CDC defines a traumatic brain injury (TBI) as “a disruption in the normal function of the brain that can be caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or a penetrating head injury.” In general, the blow will need to be violent for a traumatic brain injury to occur.

Symptoms of a Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic brain injuries can range from mild to severe, with symptoms associated with each change. The symptoms of a TBI can be broken down into physical symptoms and mental symptoms. The more severe the brain injury, the more severe the symptoms will be.

Mild TBI Symptoms

According to the Mayo Clinic, a mild TBI may result in the following symptoms:

  • Loss of consciousness
  • Dazed, confused, or disoriented
  • Headache
  • Nausea/vomiting
  • Fatigue/drowsiness
  • Difficulty speaking
  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Sleeping too much
  • Loss of balance/dizziness
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Mood changes

Severe TBI Symptoms

A severe traumatic brain injury may include the following symptoms:

  • Loss of consciousness
  • Persistent/Strong headaches
  • Repeated nausea/vomiting
  • Seizures/Convulsions
  • Fluids coming from nose/ears
  • Inability to waken from sleeping
  • Weakness in extremities/Paralysis
  • Loss of coordination
  • Profound confusion
  • Coma
  • Slurred speech
  • Agitation

For a child, some of these symptoms may be difficult to recognize. Therefore, you should look for an (a) change in eating habits, (b) change in sleep, (c) seizures, (d) sad or depressed mood, loss of interest in toys and activities.

What are the Classifications of Brain Injuries?

In general, there are two main classifications of brain injuries: closed-head injuries and open-head injuries. A closed head injury is when the head is impacted causing trauma to the brain, but the skull and dura (the tough fiber covering the brain) remain intact. In a closed head injury, the brain suffers trauma but the skull does not break. This is similar, in a rudimentary sense, to a bruise.

Closed head injuries

Closed head injuries can range from mild to severe.

The types of closed head injuries include:

  • Concussion (head injury with resulting temporary brain dysfunction),
  • Intracranial hematoma (blood vessel in the brain ruptures causing blood to pool),
  • Cerebral contusion (a bruise to brain tissue), and
  • Diffuse axonal injury (a potentially devastating brain injury in which lesions form).

Open head injuries

Open head injuries occur when the skull is broken by an object that makes contact with the brain.

A skull fracture, in which the skull is broken, is a result of an open head injury. Often, these types of injuries occur when something penetrates the head. This can be a bullet (in the case of a shooting) or any other object.

What are the Common Causes of Traumatic Brain Injuries?

A traumatic brain injury can be caused by any significant blow to the head. The most common type of accident leading to a TBI is a fall. The second most common is a motor vehicle accident. This can be an auto accident involving standard cars or involving a tractor-trailer or other commercial vehicle.

Other common causes of TBI include a person being struck by or striking an object.

How are Traumatic Brain Injuries Diagnosed?

Traumatic brain injuries are typically diagnosed through physical assessment and imaging tests.

When the person arrives at the doctor, the doctor will perform a physical assessment checking to see if the person can follow certain directions. A good example of this occurs in football when doctors perform assessments of the players to determine if they have suffered a concussion.

More definitive tests include a CT Scan and MRI scan. These scans may show issues with the skull and the soft tissue.

How Much are Brain Injury Cases Worth in Georgia?

We have valued hundreds of personal injury cases, and we can help you. To determine the value of your case, we need to have a free consultation with you. This is because the value of brain injury claims can vary significantly. Our Atlanta brain injury lawyers can help you determine your expected case value.


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Cheryl KolbCheryl Kolb
23:30 25 Dec 23
Alex and his team were professional and courteous throughout the process.
james smithjames smith
20:26 19 Dec 23
I recently had the pleasure of working with Weatherby Law firm for a car accident settlement, and I cannot express enough how impressed I am with their services. From the moment we hired them, they went above and beyond to ensure that we understood every step of the process.Alex and Sarah, our dedicated attorney team, were not only highly professional but also incredibly kind and supportive throughout the entire ordeal. They patiently answered all of our questions, addressed our concerns, and provided us with regular updates, which helped alleviate any stress and uncertainty we had.What truly sets Weatherby Law firm apart is their commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for their clients. Thanks to their expertise and tenacity, they were able to secure a settlement that exceeded our expectations by an impressive $20,000. This additional compensation made a significant difference in our lives and helped us recover from the accident more comfortably.I highly recommend Weatherby Law firm to anyone in need of legal representation. Their exceptional service, personalized approach, and remarkable results truly make them stand out. Thank you, Weatherby Law firm, for your unwavering dedication and outstanding support!
Mike ClarkMike Clark
18:37 14 Dec 23
I highly reccomend Alex! He has made our process as painless as possible. He has kept us in the loop on everything.
shari aizenmanshari aizenman
18:43 08 Dec 23
I'm very grateful for Alex Weatherby and the rest of the team with whom I worked to get a lawsuit settled-finally! The professionalism with which they presented all options, walked me through the process and dealt with the other parties concerned really instilled confidence and trust in the firm and ended in a settlement that I am thrilled with. Thanks to you all-100% satisfied and have-and will-refer friends, clients and family to Weatherby Law Firm when needed.
Khari NunnallyKhari Nunnally
23:20 04 Dec 23
Alex and Sarah were great, they were really patient and thorough and I like that about them
Chad AdamsChad Adams
13:12 29 Nov 23
Alex and his entire Atlanta team are capable and dedicated attorneys who handle the most serious cases with compassion and dedication. I recommend them to anyone who needs representation related to serious injuries.
Toria ArkeketaToria Arkeketa
22:36 31 Oct 23
Amazing team! I learned of them through a referral after getting into my first ever serious car wreck. I had no clue what to do and I'm so thankful I heard about Weatherby Law firm. They walked me through the process and answered any and all questions that I had. I was able to just let them handle all of the legal aspects and deal with the medical companies on my behalf. Such a HUGE weight off my shoulders. My mom also retained them and loves them as well. Alex and Sarah were great at checking in and letting us know where we were in the process. They're adept at dealing with insurance adjusters and lien holders. If I ever need personal injury help again (which I hope not lol but if I do) I'm definitely coming back to them. And I'll be recommending them to anyone else I know that needs personal injury representation. Thanks again y'all!
June Rogers FoxworthyJune Rogers Foxworthy
15:20 29 Jun 23
The Weatherby Law Firm was an absolute blessing in my time if need.Every one from Sarah to Alex To the receptionist were outstanding professional and very caring to my situation. They were always available at any time to answer any questions and followed up with all my appointments after treatments.My case was settled in a timely fashion and they always kept me up to date with any changes or new finding to the case.They are my extended family now. I would definitely refer them others.Their work ethics to me is focused around care for their clients first and getting the most settlement for their clients. I am very grateful that my daughter found them for me.I can go on and on .Keep up the Awesomeness. Taking care of people.
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