If you or a loved one have sustained a brain injury in an accident, you shouldn’t have to worry about bills piling up and deadlines approaching. With M. Austin Jackson by your side, you won’t have to.
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A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is any injury that disrupts the normal function of the brain. TBIs can be mild (often called a “concussion”), moderate, or severe, depending on how much they affect the brain’s functions.
TBIs are typically caused by a bump or blow to the head. In some cases, the external force is so powerful it moves the brain within the skull or pierces the brain tissue, often resulting in a catastrophic injury.
According to the CDC, an estimated 2.8 million people sustain a TBI each year in the United States. While most TBIs are relatively mild, hundreds of thousands of people are hospitalized for brain injuries annually.
TBI symptoms can range from headaches, dizziness, and confusion (in the case of a mild TBI) to life-threatening symptoms like coma, seizures, and long-term disabilities or death. If you’ve been in an accident and are experiencing any of these symptoms, it’s crucial that you meet with a healthcare provider right away.
Protecting the rights of our Georgia and South Carolina neighbors isn’t something we take lightly. M. Austin Jackson ensures that traumatic brain injury victims and their families receive adequate compensation and care for their injuries. We’re your advocate during this hard time.
We understand the challenges TBI victims and their loved ones face, and we know how to secure results on their behalf.
We charge our clients nothing until we secure them a financial recovery.
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There are two basic types of traumatic brain injuries: closed head injuries (non-penetrating TBI) and penetrating head injuries (open TBI).
A non-penetrating TBI is caused by a forceful external impact that moves the brain within the skull but doesn’t involve a break. Many people sustain closed head Injuries after falls, motor vehicle crashes, sports injuries, or being struck by an object. A penetrating head injury or open TBI occurs when an object like shrapnel pierces the skull and enters brain tissue.
Traumatic injuries to the brain and skull may include:
A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that causes the brain to move rapidly back and forth within the skull.
During a brain contusion or cerebral contusion, blunt impact to the head causes a bruise or area of swollen brain tissue. A contusion results from damage to blood vessels, which causes blood and other fluids to leak into the surrounding tissue.
A type of traumatic brain injury involving damage to both the site of the impact (coup injury) and the opposite side of the brain (contrecoup injury), caused by the forceful movement of the brain within the skull.
Diffuse axonal injuries are a more serious form of TBI in which trauma causes damage to the brain’s white matter tracts and axons. High-speed events like motor vehicle accidents or falls can cause rotational or acceleration-deceleration forces on the brain, often resulting in severe disability or death.
While rare, traumatic intracranial aneurysms can develop after a closed head injury (non-penetrating TBI). Impact from a TBI causes damage or disruption to the arterial wall, leading to a ballooning of the artery. Traumatic intracranial aneurysms can lead to high morbidity and mortality rates if not diagnosed and treated properly.
A fracture can indicate significant trauma to the head that’s associated with an increased risk of intracranial injuries like brain contusions, hemorrhages, cranial nerve damage, and seizures.
Whether you’ve suffered a blow to the head in a car accident or a serious fall, you may have a brain injury. Here are a few of the symptoms that indicate you need to seek medical attention as soon as possible.
Even if your symptoms seem mild, you should still seek emergency medical care. Symptoms of a traumatic brain injury may not appear until hours or days after the incident. Proper evaluation and management are critical for preventing future brain damage or life-threatening complications.
As your attorney, M. Austin Jackson will advocate for you to ensure you’re compensated for your injuries. With a personalized, compassionate approach, he has recovered millions for his Georgia and South Carolina neighbors.
When most people think of TBIs, they think of major car crashes and massive blows to the skull. On the surface, an incident can seem mild while still causing internal injuries like bleeding and bruising. Brain injuries caused by negligence or ignored safety procedures and regulations can be even more complicated.
TBIs are most commonly caused by:
If you’re unsure whether you have a case, reach out to our friendly attorneys. We’ll listen carefully to your story and help you understand available legal options so you can make the right choice for you and your family.
To prove another person was at fault in a TBI claim, you must first establish the four elements of negligence:
The at-fault party owed you or your family member a duty to exercise reasonable care to avoid causing harm.
Prove that the at-fault party failed to uphold their duty through negligent or reckless actions.
Demonstrate that the breach of duty directly caused the accident or incident that led to the traumatic brain injury.
Provide evidence of the damages or losses you suffered due to the brain injury such as medical expenses, lost wages, loss of companionship, and pain and suffering.
Often, the element of negligence that’s most difficult to establish is causation. A skilled Augusta brain injury attorney will gather the evidence needed to prove that the negligent party truly did cause harm to you, which will allow you to recover the damages you’re entitled to.
If you or a loved one suffered a brain injury in Georgia or South Carolina, you have the right to pursue compensation. Our team at M. Austin Jackson will take the time to understand the full scope of your damages, which may include:
Medical expenses (past and future) for therapy, medications, assistive devices, and home modifications are common in brain injury claims. Other economic damages may include lost wages, loss of future earning capacity, and any related expenses like property damage or travel costs for medical care.
These types of damages compensate victims for their subjective, non-monetary losses and suffering caused by the injury including:
In cases involving gross negligence, intentional harm, or egregious conduct by the defendant, the court may award punitive damages. These damages are meant to punish and deter future behavior.
Damages depend on the severity of the TBI, the extent of your disabilities, and the details of the incident.
M. Austin Jackson is an Augusta native, a champion for the Aiken-Augusta community, and a fierce advocate for victims of traumatic brain injuries. For more than a decade, Austin has represented his Georgia and South Carolina neighbors in personal injury claims, recovering millions in damages.
Austin is dedicated to fair, transparent legal practices and making every client feel heard and welcome. He’s not just the guy you hear about and never see—Austin will be in direct contact with you throughout your case.
Since 2013, M. Austin Jackson has been helping his injured neighbors throughout Georgia and South Carolina.
Brain injury cases can be extremely complicated. An attorney provides valuable legal guidance, handles procedural requirements, and advocates for your rights throughout the process.
As your attorney, M. Austin Jackson can also support you and your family by:
M. Austin Jackson has navigated some of the most complex, serious brain injury cases and helped his clients persevere. Our goal is to help you and your family receive the best possible legal advocacy and the resources needed for rehabilitation and full recovery.
The attorney who represents you after a TBI should have extensive experience handling TBI cases. These cases often require specialized knowledge of medical evidence and access to expert witnesses, so you need a brain injury attorney with the right connections.
You’ll also want to research the attorney’s background in securing favorable settlements or verdicts in brain injury cases. Testimonials and client stories can help illustrate what it’s like to work with an attorney and what results you can expect depending on your circumstances.
Hiring an attorney can be costly, especially when you’re facing mounting medical costs. Fortunately, Austin works on a contingency basis, which means that you won’t pay any upfront costs unless he secures a settlement for your case.
If you’re looking for a friendly, local firm that will make you feel welcome while fearlessly working to protect your rights, reach out today.
Recovery depends on the severity of your injury. For mild TBIs, individuals may experience symptoms for between a week and a month. Moderate TBIs can take months to years for full recovery, but the greatest progress typically occurs within the first three to six months post-injury.
Healing from a severe TBI may take significantly longer. Most recoveries after a traumatic brain injury take place within two years after the injury. However, some patients see improvement as late as 5-10 years after their injury.
Seek medical attention immediately. Quick treatment is critical. Even if your injury seems minor but you feel “off,” don’t wait to get treated. Not only can delaying treatment slow or stall the recovery process, but it can also undermine your personal injury claim.
After you’ve been treated for your injury, contact a traumatic brain injury attorney. Your attorney will investigate the circumstances of your accident to help you determine what damages you may be able to claim.
Keep detailed medical records, including a history of payments and receipts for any treatments or therapies. Getting comprehensive medical treatment and following your doctor’s recommendations will strengthen your case. Take photographs and videos of your injuries and the accident scene to preserve evidence. If applicable, obtain copies of police reports, witness statements, and any other documentation related to the incident.
You should work with an experienced brain injury lawyer to evaluate your damages, including future medical costs, loss of earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life. It may be tempting to accept the first settlement offer so you can begin repaying medical bills, but this offer is often too low to compensate you for both current and future damages.
Leave the negotiation and settlement to an experienced attorney.
It’s not uncommon for traumatic brain injuries to get worse. However, once you accept a settlement, you are locked into that settlement amount and you typically can’t go back and ask for more money if your condition deteriorates.
Working with an experienced brain injury attorney, you can ensure your settlement accounts for potential future complications and long-term needs, so you won’t have to worry about running out of resources if your injuries don’t heal as expected.
Your traumatic brain injury attorney should have:
Your story matters to us, and we’ll do everything we can to support you along your journey to recovery. Reach out to M. Austin Jackson for local, compassionate legal representation with a personal touch.