Brain Injury Attorney in Lubbock

Types of Brain Injuries We Address

A traumatic brain injury results from an external force that disrupts brain function. Because the nature and severity of the damage vary, medical evidence and future care documentation must reflect the specific injury.

We represent clients with injuries that include:

• Concussions: Brain injuries caused by a blow, jolt, or forceful movement of the head.
• Coup-contrecoup injuries: Injuries affecting the brain at the point of impact and on the opposite side when it moves within the skull.
• Diffuse axonal injuries: Widespread damage to the brain’s connecting nerve fibers caused by rapid movement or rotation.
• Penetrating brain injuries: Injuries in which an object breaks through the skull and enters brain tissue.

Incidents That Can Cause Brain Injuries

A brain injury claim requires evidence that another party may be legally responsible. We examine the conduct, conditions, products, or professional care involved in each case.

We handle claims arising from:

• Car, motorcycle, truck, rideshare, pedestrian, and bicycle accidents
• Construction accidents, oilfield accidents, and other workplace injuries
• Defective products and medical negligence
• Assaults, sports injuries, and slip-and-fall accidents

Compensation Available in a Brain Injury Case

Compensation must be supported by the facts, medical evidence, and losses in each case. We evaluate current costs and documented long-term effects, not only the bills already received.

Depending on the circumstances, a claim may seek compensation for:

• Medical bills and future treatment costs
• In-home care required because of the injury
• Lost income and diminished future earning capacity
• Disability, pain and suffering, and emotional trauma

Texas Deadlines & Proportionate Responsibility

Texas personal injury lawsuits generally must be filed within two years after the cause of action accrues. Missing the deadline can prevent an otherwise valid case from moving forward. Wrongful death claims also carry a two-year filing period, which accrues on the date of death.

Texas proportionate responsibility law considers each party’s assigned share of fault. A claimant whose responsibility is greater than 50 percent can’t recover damages under this rule. If the assigned responsibility is 50 percent or less, it can reduce the damages available.

Claims involving a governmental unit can carry separate written-notice requirements in addition to the lawsuit filing deadline. The applicable timing depends on the nature of the claim and the entity involved, so these matters warrant prompt evaluation by a brain injury lawyer.