Tampa Brain Injury Lawyer

Suffering from a brain injury in Tampa can be a terrifying and confusing time for you and your loved ones. With a lot of uncertainty surrounding a brain injury, most people are unsure where to turn to for proper help. 

Our attorneys at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA, understand how challenging and worrying a brain injury can be.  As experienced Brain Injury Lawyers in Tampa, we are here to help. Call us at (813) 303-0916 today to schedule your free initial consultation. We will learn more about your situation and help you find the best path forward.

Why Should I Hire Dolman Law Group for My Brain Injury Case?

Brain injuries can cause severe life-changing traumatic symptoms. 

Finding the aid of a compassionate personal injury attorney experienced in working with brain injury survivors will help make the distressing aftermath of a brain injury more manageable for you and your loved ones. 

Matthew Dolman founded Dolman Law Group in 2004 to help his Florida community. He has built a strong team of passionate and diligent personal injury attorneys who strive to recover the most compensation possible for their clients while protecting their rights. 

We start all of our client relationships with a free in-person consultation where we can introduce ourselves, learn more about your injury and challenges, and help guide you on the proper legal path forward. 

You can easily reach Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA, by phone or write to us using our online contact page to set up your free initial consultation.

We have two convenient locations in the Tampa area:

• Monroe Business Park near Twin Branch Acres 
• South Tampa on West Horatio Street

Call us today to schedule a meeting at either of these two locations. 

Proven Results for Our Clients

At Dolman Law Group, we work tirelessly to get the best results for your case. Our team strives to recover the best compensation possible while bringing justice to those responsible for your injury. 

We have successfully recovered the below compensation for our clients’ brain injury cases:

• $2,250,000 for a traumatic brain injury from a physical assault due to negligent security at a property
• $750,000 for a traumatic brain injury

Our attorneys at Dolman Law Group appreciate how stressful it is to handle an insurance claim while you or your loved ones are navigating the aftermath of a brain injury. We do whatever we can to ease the procedural claim burden on you and your loved ones so that you can focus on getting your health and lives back on track. 

Dolman Law Group clients often share their gratitude with our team for their positive experience working with us.

One of our recent clients, Bryan, was thankful that our team handled all of the hassles and paperwork from the insurance companies during his case. Our work freed up his time and energy to better work with his doctors on his medical treatment plan and recovery. 

Anne was relieved with how efficiently we could resolve her case, getting everything resolved for her within five months. She appreciated our pleasant, clear, and responsive communication, and we kept her apprised of what to expect at every step of the process. 

Meagan was pleased with our impeccable judgment in finding the best way to handle the insurance company with her claim. She initially started working with another Tampa law firm and felt excluded from her case. When feeling dismissed by her previous legal team, she heard of our attorneys at Dolman Law Group from word-of-mouth in her social scene. Meagan transitioned her case into our care and was relieved by the passion, professionalism, and expediency we had in getting her exceptionally positive results on her claim. 

Recovering Compensation for a Brain Injury

Brain injury accidents often result in physical, mental, and financial burdens, especially if the injury is a more severe traumatic brain injury. 

You and your loved ones may be adjusting to a new life in the aftermath of a brain injury, one filled with a multitude of doctor visits, limited capabilities, and increasing medical bills. 

You can recover compensation for all of your damages after a brain injury accident, including 

• Physical pain
• Mental suffering
• Medical expenses
• Lost wages 
• Property damage

A skilled personal injury attorney on your team after a brain injury will help you maximize the compensation you or your loved one can recover. 

Our team at Dolman Law Group is ready to help you and your loved ones through this challenging time. Call us today so we can assist you with your claim. 

Brain Injury Accidents in Tampa

Brain injuries unfortunately happen regularly in Tampa, whether a mild concussion or a more severe traumatic brain injury. 

According to the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) through the Florida Department of Health, nearly 80,000 people in Florida suffered a reported brain injury in one recent year. 

The rate of hospitalizations for non-fatal traumatic brain injuries in Tampa's Hillsborough County was 91.1 per 100,000 people for a total of 1,390 reported non-fatal hospitalizations. Florida’s rate that same year was 107.4 for a total of 23,991 people. 

Non-fatal emergency room visits for traumatic brain injuries in Hillsborough County were reported at a rate of 201.5, higher than the state's rate of 191. The higher local rate demonstrates a higher prevalence of non-fatal emergency room visits in the Tampa area compared to the rest of Florida. Hillsborough County reported 2,964 emergency room visits compared to Florida's count of 41,305.

The rate of deaths resulting from traumatic brain injury in Hillsborough County was also higher than that of Florida, with the county at a rate of 29.6 and the state at 21.1. There were 461 deaths associated with brain injuries in the Tampa area compared to 5,654 in Florida. 

What Is a Brain Injury?

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) results from an outside factor, such as a blow to the head, a jolt to the body, or a foreign object penetrating the brain that causes an injury to the brain. 

Brain injuries can cause severe, long-term implications. 

Whether a short or long-term trauma, a brain injury can impact how a person behaves, thinks, comprehends, interacts, and moves. Severe brain injuries can be detrimental to a person's well-being. They may even result in a permanent disability or death. 

A brain injury does not always manifest right away. With some brain injuries, impairment is noticeable immediately. Other times, the harm done to the brain is only evident after a few hours, days, or weeks.

Common Brain Injury Signs and Symptoms

A brain injury can have many signs and symptoms that fall under three classifications: physical, cognitive, and sensory.

Physical Symptoms 

• Headache
• Fatigue
• Nausea 
• Dizziness
• Vomiting
• Pupil dilation
• Speech impairment
• Seizures
• Weakness
• Numbness

Cognitive Symptoms

• Loss of consciousness 
• Confusion
• Disrupted sleep patterns
• Memory issues
• Impaired decision making
• Irritability 
• Depression

Sensory Symptoms

• Sensitivity to light and sound
• Blurred vision
• Ringing in the ears
• Unusual taste in the mouth

If you or any of your loved ones are experiencing any of these brain injury symptoms after an accident or injury, reach out to a skilled personal injury attorney to help you manage your case so you can focus on your health. 

Frequent Causes of Brain Injuries

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke lists five common causes of brain injuries: 

• Falls - Falling is the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A brain injury resulting from a fall is most common for younger and older demographics.  
• Blunt Trauma - A strike to the head by an object or against an object is a leading cause of brain injuries. Blunt trauma injuries are most common in sports.
• Vehicle-Related Injuries - The third most frequent type of brain injury is associated with vehicular accidents impacting either pedestrians, bicyclists, drivers, or passengers. 
• Violence - Head injuries resulting from a form of violent altercation often lead to a mild or severe brain injury. 
• Blasts - Mild brain injuries to military service members are often the result of a roadside blast. 

FAQs About Brain Injuries

What to do After a Brain Injury Accident

A brain injury is a traumatic event for you and your loved ones that results in confusion, distress, and uncertainty. 

Taking proper steps after a brain injury will help protect your health and legal case. 

Seek Medical Guidance

The effects of a brain injury can show up instantaneously or after many weeks have gone by. Some signs are easy to spot, while others could be hard to detect. 

It is essential to seek medical advice as soon as you can after a brain injury, regardless of whether you and your loved ones think it might be mild or traumatic.

Follow all medical advice and treatment plans from your doctor. 

Maintain Documentation

Maintain proper documentation for as many items as possible associated with your injury, including 

• A journal of what you remember from the accident, as well as any signs and symptoms that you have experienced
• Contact information for any witnesses to your injury
• Any photos or videos you may have from the scene of the accident
• A copy of the incident report, if applicable 
• Medical bills 
• Doctors notes 
• Receipts from any additional expenses

Track Expenses

Keep track of all expenses related to your brain injury. Examples include medical bills, property damage, and lost wages. 

Work With an Attorney

Working with an experienced and compassionate personal injury attorney in Tampa will help ease your and your loved ones' stress during this difficult time. 

Your legal team will handle the complicated interactions with the insurance company so that you and your loved ones can better focus on your recovery. 

Florida has a statute of limitations for certain types of claims, so it is essential to start working with a trusted attorney immediately. 

The well-versed lawyers at Dolman Law Group are experienced in working with brain injury clients and their loved ones. 

Call us today to schedule your free consultation with our team, and make sure to bring with you  

• Your documentation list
• Your medical treatment plan
• A list of your expenses 
• Any other relevant information for your claim

How Do I File a Brain Injury Claim?  

Filing an insurance claim for a brain injury is a complicated and overwhelming experience for most people. 

Insurance companies will attempt to reduce the money they pay through various approaches. If you are unfamiliar with an insurance company's motives, you and your loved ones may fall prey to these traps. 

Having a skilled personal injury attorney on your team is vital to help prepare and guide you and your loved ones on any interactions you have with the insurance company. 

Your diligent attorney will protect your rights while fighting to recover the most compensation possible that suits your damages. They will ensure the fault for your injury lies with those responsible. 

Hand off the headache of dealing with the insurance company to your legal team so you and your loved ones can focus on healing. 

Call the Dolman Law Group today to schedule your free initial consultation. 

Work With an Experienced Personal Injury Attorney

Managing the insurance claim process after you or your loved ones experience a brain injury will make a stressful time even more difficult. 

Obtaining the help of a compassionate and trusted personal injury attorney will ease the strain on you and your loved ones while navigating the aftermath of a brain injury. Let your legal team handle the cumbersome insurance claim process so you can focus on your health and well-being.

Call the team at Dolman Law Group today at (813) 303-0916 to schedule your free initial consultation at either of our two Tampa locations:

• Monroe Business Park near Twin Branch Acres 

South Tampa on West Horatio Street