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Award-winning Chattanooga traumatic brain injury attorneys fighting for victims of catastrophic head trauma. If you or a loved one has suffered a TBI due to someone else’s negligence, The Higgins Firm will fight for the maximum compensation you deserve.
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A traumatic brain injury occurs when a sudden trauma damages the brain. The severity ranges from mild concussions to severe injuries that cause permanent disability or death. TBIs are categorized by:
TBI symptoms vary widely based on severity and location of injury:
Many TBI victims appear physically normal, but struggle with serious cognitive, emotional, and behavioral changes. This “invisible” nature makes these injuries particularly challenging to prove in legal cases and often leads to misunderstanding from others.
Our Chattanooga brain injury attorneys have represented clients whose TBIs resulted from:
Each case requires specialized medical knowledge and legal expertise to establish liability and secure proper compensation. Our firm has the experience and resources to handle even the most complex TBI cases.
The financial burden of a traumatic brain injury can be overwhelming. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the lifetime economic cost of a TBI can range from hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars, depending on severity.
These costs typically include:
Our Chattanooga TBI lawyers work with medical experts, life care planners, economists, and other specialists to calculate the full lifetime cost of your injury, ensuring your settlement or verdict accounts for all current and future needs.
Brain injury cases require a sophisticated legal approach that addresses both the medical complexity and the profound life impact of these injuries. Our strategy includes:
We investigate every aspect of your accident to identify all liable parties and build a compelling case:
We work with medical experts to document the full extent of your injury:
We demonstrate how the TBI has affected your quality of life:
We calculate all financial impacts of your injury:
We translate complex medical information into clear, persuasive arguments for insurance adjusters, judges, and juries, helping them understand the true impact of your injury.
Tennessee law allows brain injury victims to seek compensation for:
In cases involving especially reckless or intentional misconduct, punitive damages may be available to punish the wrongdoer and deter similar conduct.
Tennessee’s modified comparative fault system established in McIntyre v. Balentine (833 S.W.2d 52) allows recovery even if you were partially at fault, as long as your fault doesn’t exceed the defendant’s. However, your compensation will be reduced by your percentage of fault.
Brain injury litigation presents unique challenges:
Understanding and explaining the neurological basis of symptoms requires specialized knowledge and expert testimony.
Some brain injuries don’t appear on standard imaging, requiring specialized testing and clinical evaluation to document.
Insurers often minimize TBI claims, especially for “mild” TBIs, claiming symptoms are exaggerated or attributable to pre-existing conditions.
Accurately projecting future care needs and limitations requires experience with TBI recovery patterns and complications.
Our Chattanooga brain injury attorneys have the specialized knowledge and expert network to overcome these challenges and build the strongest possible case for you.
Tennessee has a strict one-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims under Tennessee Code § 28-3-104. This means you must file your lawsuit within one year of the date of injury, or you may lose your right to compensation forever.
There are limited exceptions to this rule, including:
Don’t risk losing your rights. Contact our Chattanooga traumatic brain injury attorneys as soon as possible after your accident to preserve all available legal options.
The Higgins Firm has deep roots in the Chattanooga community. We understand the local medical facilities, rehabilitation centers, and support services available to TBI victims in Hamilton County and throughout East Tennessee.
Our attorneys have established relationships with leading neurologists, rehabilitation specialists, and other medical professionals at Erlanger Health System, Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation, and other facilities who can help document your injuries and treatment needs.
With offices throughout Tennessee, including Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, and right here in Chattanooga, we’re ready to provide powerful representation no matter where you’re located.
A traumatic brain injury creates enough challenges without having to fight insurance companies alone. Let our Chattanooga traumatic brain injury lawyers shoulder that burden while you focus on your recovery and adjustment.
We offer free, compassionate consultations to discuss your case and explain your options. Our firm works on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we win compensation for you.
Call The Higgins Firm today or complete our online form to schedule your free case evaluation with our experienced Chattanooga brain injury attorneys.
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