Your Maine Brain Injury Lawyers

Traumatic Brain Injury Attorneys by Your Side

The brain is at the very core of the human experience. We rely on our brain for every operation of the mind and body, both voluntary and involuntary, every moment of every day. Our brain is what allows us to connect with other people, to work, to feel love and compassion, and to make sense of the complex world around us.

It is the brain’s central role in executive functioning that  makes traumatic head injuries so devastating. A serious brain injury doesn’t just upset a person’s physical health, it also affects their psychological and social health, sometimes for the rest of their lives.

Guiding You Through the Aftermath of Traumatic Brain Injuries

Approximately two-million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year, resulting in over 50,000 deaths and 250,000 hospitalizations. Millions more suffer from mild traumatic brain trauma (mTBI), often without ever being diagnosed or treated. Given their insidious nature, mTBIs often leads to physical and cognitive impairments that can last for years or even an entire lifetime. We provide powerful legal representation for Mainers who have suffered brain injuries through no fault of their own. We understand traumatic brain injuries can present a long and frightening road ahead for patients, family members, friends, and caregivers. If you’ve suffered a TBI and are feeling lost, “in a fog,” and overwhelmed, you need advocates who can be a beacon in the darkness. We’ll be with you every step of the way.

Understanding Brain Injuries

Determining if you have a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or how to handle a diagnosis can be overwhelming. Our experienced team is here to help you understand your situation and guide you through the next steps for recovery and support.

Common Symptoms of Mild TBI include fatigue, headaches, memory loss, poor concentration, dizziness, sleep disturbances, irritability, and depression. Moderate to Severe TBI symptoms may include worsening headaches, seizures, vomiting, dilated pupils, numbness, loss of coordination, and increased confusion or agitation.

What are the different types of traumatic brain injuries?

The brain can suffer various injuries depending on the force involved, affecting one or multiple functional areas. While many people recover fully from traumatic brain injuries (TBI), others experience lasting effects. Common types of TBIs include:

Anoxic Brain Injury occurs when brain cells lack oxygen due to poor blood flow or toxins. Concussions, the most common TBI, result from blunt trauma causing temporary effects like headaches, memory loss, or poor coordination. Contusions involve brain bruising, sometimes requiring surgery to reduce pressure.

Other serious TBIs include Coup-Contrecoup, which causes bruising on both brain hemispheres, and Diffuse Axonal Injury, where violent brain movement damages axons, often in car accidents. Hypoxic Brain Injury stems from insufficient oxygen, like during drowning. Severe cases include Locked-in Syndrome, paralysis from brainstem damage, and Penetrating Brain Injuries, requiring life-saving intervention. Additional examples include Shaken Baby Syndrome, Second Impact Syndrome, and Skull Fractures, all of which may result in permanent brain damage or death.

Why Choose Berman & Simmons for Your Brain Injury Claim

People who sustain brain injuries due to someone else’s negligence are entitled to recover financial damages to pay for past and future medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life, among other losses.

Berman & Simmons is widely recognized as the best personal injury law firm in Maine and among the best in the U.S.

We have won several of the largest jury verdicts and settlements in Maine history for our clients. Our attorneys are extremely knowledgeable about medical issues and skilled at proving fault in traumatic brain injury cases, documenting the extent of your losses, and ensuring your family receives fair compensation. We have recovered more than $1.45 billion for our injured clients. Consult with a traumatic brain injury attorney and get help.