Brain Injury

Each civil complaint is governed by its own Statute of Limitations which require that the action is brought in a timely manner. For most Louisiana personal injury claims, the term is one year from the incident. Your action may have less or more time depending on the manner of the complaint, and potentially the nature of the party responsible. There are also potential tolls (extentions of the Statute of Limitations period) based on the discovery of the injury, but delay can be disadvantageous to your chances of success.

Some brain injuries are the result of negligence or an auto accident. They can also be the result of exposure to toxic gases or chemicals. In an auto accident, it may be clear to you who the other party is, but in some other circumstances, the responsible party may be harder to identify. In some cases, you may have claims against cities or parishes that require special proceedings, claims against the manufacturer of a defective product, or a lingering malpractice claim for improper treatment or diagnosis.

The severity of a brain trauma may be limited to a concussion but are oftentimes more serious. They can affect each and every aspect of a person’s life and can lead to personality changes, comas, or even death. You may be able to recover damages for the medical bills, rehabilitation costs, prescription drugs, pain and suffering, loss of work, and other longterm costs associated with the recovery process. Even the most minor injuries to the head are entitled to compensation.

You may be responsible for bringing an action on behalf of a loved one. If you are a parent or guardian to a child or adult you believe suffered a brain injury you may need to bring the suit on their behalf. A death as a result of a brain injury can lead to a wrongful death claim along with other avenues of compensation.