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The Brain Injury Law Center represents victims of mild, moderate and severe traumatic brain injury and their families. Led by attorney Stephen M. Smith, an internationally renowned expert in traumatic brain injury litigation, the Brain Injury Law Center has a national reputation as a successful, caring firm devoted to securing lasting results for our clients.

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Brain & Neurological Injuries

Anoxia and Hypoxia

These conditions can contribute to cerebral palsy and other birth traumas.

Acquired Brain Injuries

We frequently represent victims of acquired brain injuries, also known as ABIs or traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). As the name implies, these injuries are not present at birth but are acquired later in life, often as a result of a sudden, physical jolt that damages the brain.

Comas and Severe Brain Injuries

Severe brain injuries occur when a prolonged unconscious state or coma lasts days, weeks or months. Severe brain injury is further categorized into subgroups with separate characteristics.

Concussions

A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury caused by a blow or jolt to the head, often resulting in headaches, dizziness, and memory problems.

Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy is a devastating condition that may occur as a result of medical negligence. The following resources will help you learn more.

Ataxic and Cerebral Palsy

How does it happen? How many children suffer from it? Causes? Treatments? We address these questions and more.

Cerebral Palsy Treatment

The latest cerebral palsy treatments and recovery methods.

Quadriplegia and Cerebral Palsy

Quadreplegic cerebral palsy is one of the most challenging disabilities a person can face. Learn how it is caused and what treatments may be available.

Spinal Cord Injury Statistics

Spinal cord injuries are devastating. Common causes are vehicle crashes and falls.

Traumatic Brain Injury Causes

Traumatic brain injuries can be caused by various accidents such as a fall, motor vehicle accident, or workplace injury.

Accidents & Transportation Injuries

Maritime Injuries

Seamen and maritime workers have unique rights under the law when they suffer a workplace injury aboard a vessel at sea. Before accepting any settlement from your employer, you should contact the Brain Injury Law Center and allow us to conduct a full review of your personal injury claim so that you are not short-changed.

Railroad Accidents

Serious accidents occur every day in all forms of transportation.

Motorcycle Accidents

Automobile accident victims have many concerns following a violent car crash that injures the driver and/or passengers. The Brain Injury Law Center specializes in negotiating auto insurance claims and investigating vehicles for the possibility of defective manufacturing. Each case is carefully screened to ensure a brain injury is not overlooked.

Plane Crashes

If you or a loved one has endured the horror of a plane crash, then you shouldn't be without an attorney to guide you through the legal actions you can take to secure just compensation for your pain and suffering.

Tractor-Trailer and Truck Accidents

Tractor-trailer and other truck accidents are a significant cause of brain and spinal cord injuries. These very large vehicles, which can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, nearly always overpower cars, SUVs, motorcycles and any other vehicles on the road in a collision.

Medical & Institutional Negligence

Medical Malpractice

We offer our clients comprehensive representation in medical malpractice claims and trials. We have experience establishing a legal case for:

  • Failure to diagnose an illness, misdiagnosis or late diagnosis
  • Anesthesia errors
  • Failure to prevent infection
  • Leaving a medical device implanted after surgery
  • Performing surgery without informed consent  
  • Birth injuries and cerebral palsy
  • Brain damage due to improper care and treatment

Nursing Home Negligence and Abuse

Know the signs and symptoms of nursing home neglect and abuse, and also know that legal help is available.

Defective Products & Other Claims

Defective Products

Defective product and product liability representation from the Brain Injury Law Center offers help to victims who have suffered personal injury due to defective products and malfunctioning equipment. This may include aircraft, automobiles, boats, gardening equipment and many other consumer products.

Chemical Exposure

The Brain Injury Law Center represents innocent people harmed by exposure to dangerous chemicals. Chemical exposure victims and their families need to be aware of their legal options if they have succumbed to illness -- or worse -- due to chemical exposure to household cleaners, paints, adhesives, laundry detergent, plastics or pesticides.

Harmful Prescription Drugs

The Brain Injury Law Center offers legal representation for individuals suffering from harmful side effects due to the prescribed use of Accutane, Arava, Baycol, Bextra, Celebrex, Cytotec, Enbrel, Ephedra, Fen Phen, Ketek, Lotronex, Meridia, Oxycontin, Prempro, Premarin, Propulsid, Rezulin, Serzone, Thimerosal, Vioxx and other prescription drugs.

Wrongful Death

Wrongful death is often the result of medical malpractice, car accidents, plane accidents, brain injury and other cases of severe personal injury. We specialize in taking legal action to secure the financial future of wrongful death survivors.

Contact Us 24/7

If there is potential compensation available that could ease your financial burden and aid in your recovery, you need to seek it.

Contact the Brain Injury Law Center today at (757) 244-7000 or by using the form on this page for a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your case.

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