Bernstein & Maryanoff

Miami & Statewide Florida Brain Injury Lawyers

Over the past 23 years, lawyers at Bernstein & Maryanoff have resolved more than 50,000 personal injury cases, including many cases involving brain injury. From our principal office in Miami and numerous other offices across Florida, we represent clients throughout the state.

Brain Injury - An Overview

Depending on the severity and location of the injury, the effects of a brain injury can range from a minor annoyance to very serious and life-threatening. The study and diagnosis of head injuries is very complex. There may be overt signs of the injury such as loss of speech and motor skills, or there may only be more subtle personality changes. If you or a loved one have suffered a brain injury you should contact a lawyer to discuss your legal options.

The Brain and Its Functions

The human body is a complex machine made up of multiple organs which all work together. The brain is the control center of the human body. It is exceedingly complex and has multiple vital duties. In fact, while scientists have long studied the brain, there is still much to learn. The brain is vital to the proper functioning of the body, reasoning, and emotions. Brain injuries are often devastating to an individual and their family. If you, or a loved one, have suffered a brain injury, you may have legal recourse. An attorney experienced in representing clients with brain injury related legal claims can help you understand your legal options.

The Causes of Brain Injuries

The brain is central to thought, movement, emotion, and vital bodily functions. Brain injuries may occur through work-related accidents, car accidents, slip and fall injuries, diseases, or even from complications at birth. The potentially devastating effects of brain injuries are as widely varied as the injuries that cause them. If you or a loved one have suffered a brain injury you should contact a lawyer who has experience in brain injury-related legal claims to discuss your options.

The Wide-ranging Effects of a Head Injury

The effects of a head injury largely depend on the severity of the accident, and the location within the brain. All head injuries have the potential to be serious. Something as common as a concussion can have serious or long-term effects. This short overview will show how wide-ranging the effects of a brain injury can be, whether a common concussion, or severe brain trauma. If you, or a loved one, have suffered a brain injury you should contact a lawyer who is experienced in handling brain injury-related legal claims to discuss your options.

Proving and Treating a Brain Injury

A permanent brain injury may be difficult to recognize or prove. Changes in a person's behavior or personality may be subtle. In any case, the earlier a brain injury is diagnosed, the earlier a person can begin a treatment program. If you, or a loved one, have suffered a brain injury you should contact a lawyer with experience in brain injury-related legal claims to discuss your options.

Brain Injury Resource Links

Brain Injury Association of America
BIAA provides information, education and support to assist the 5.3 million Americans currently living with traumatic brain injury and their families.

American Physical Therapy Association
This site provides information regarding physical therapy for persons coping with the physical effects of brain injuries.

Coma Recovery Association
This organization provides advocacy, information, referrals, and support for brain injury survivors, family members, and friends.