Suffering from a disheartening brain injury in Texas is often a confusing and heartbreaking time for you and your loved ones.
Most people feel unsure where to turn for help or the best way to proceed forward when struggling through the uncertainty surrounding a brain injury.
Getting the help of a compassionate and understanding brain injury accident lawyer in Texas will lighten the stressful burden and overwhelming aftermath of suffering a brain injury.
Our team of trusted attorneys at Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC knows how challenging a brain injury can be for people and their loved ones. Call us today at (512) 477-7333 for your free case evaluation with a dedicated team member.
Why Choose Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC for My Brain Injury Case
Our team of compassionate attorneys at Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC knows how disheartening and confusing a brain injury can be for a person and their loved ones. Most people who suffer through the trauma of a brain injury are left trying to process the tragic injury of themselves or their loved one as the result of the negligence or recklessness of another party.
At Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC, we understand the overwhelming suffering and hardships that follow a devastating brain injury caused by another person's recklessness or negligence. Most people find these challenging times heartbreaking and difficult to navigate.
Founded in 2001, Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC operates under the central goal of legally representing and helping people and their loved ones who were injured or killed due to another party's negligence.
Our firm is well-versed and up-to-date on all local and national laws and legislation on accident and fatal injury litigation.
At Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC, we believe in utilizing a strong and experienced team to help deliver the best results possible for our clients. Our firm employs an in-house investigator and partners with a skilled medical and accident reconstruction professional network.
Our team of respected attorneys has received accolades from state and nationwide publications and organizations.
We begin all of our client relationships with a free initial consultation. This allows our team to learn more about each client's unique circumstances and case in a trusted and confidential environment. From there, we guide each client on their case's best path forward.
We abide by a "No Fee Unless We Win" motto. We only receive our attorney fees for your case after we successfully recover financial compensation for your damages.
We have attorneys fluent in English and Spanish to serve our Texas community better. We know challenges arise at any hour, so we make sure a trusted member of our firm is available on-call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and 365 days a year.
At Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC, we work relentlessly to deliver the best results possible for our clients. We have a successful record of recovering just compensation for our clients, including:
- $6,000,000 for a truck accident that resulted in severe injuries
- $3,099,999 for a blind spot accident that resulted in injuries to the head and other body parts
- $2,500,000 for a truck accident that resulted in a head injury
- $1,800,000 for a pedestrian hit by a vehicle
- $1,000,000 for a wrongful death
- $500,000 for injuries suffered to the head, neck, and skull that resulted in broken bones
Satisfied clients have left us over 1,000 five-star reviews on Google to recommend our help to other fellow Texans.
One recent client appreciated our team’s immediate support and guidance on her case.
Another client had attempted to contact multiple other local law firms for help with their case. When they started working with our lawyers at Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC, they were deeply impressed by our team's level of care and empathy for their situation. Our professionalism, concern, and general care in ensuring they were educated and informed through every step of their case amazed them.
Our firm delivers quality service to our fellow Texans from north of Waco, through South San Antonio, west into the hill country, and east close to Houston.
Contact our trusted team today for your free case evaluation to discuss your or your loved one’s brain injury in Texas.
How Do Brain Injuries Occur?
An external factor causes a traumatic brain injury, or TBI. A TBI can occur when a person suffers a hit to the head, a violent shake of their body, or an object penetrating their skull and brain. A TBI is considered a severe injury that often has long-term adverse effects on a person’s cognitive functions.
All forms of brain injuries risk damaging a person's ability to function correctly, either short-term or long-term. Brain injuries can change how a person thinks, understands, moves, behaves, and interacts with others. More severe TBIs can leave devastating repercussions to a person's well-being, potentially resulting in a permanent disability or fatality.
Sometimes, brain injuries are not easily apparent when they occur. Some brain injuries are noticeable immediately upon suffering the injury or accident. Other brain injuries may develop signs and worsening symptoms in the ensuing days, weeks, months, or even years.
Common Causes of Brain Injuries
Brain injuries are a terrifying type of trauma that can have severe adverse implications on a person’s life and the lives of their loved ones.
The National Institute of Health’s (NIH) National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke identifies five prevalent causes of brain injuries:
Falls
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cite falls as the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries. Younger and older demographics are most at risk of suffering a traumatic brain injury resulting from a fall.
Blunt Trauma
The blunt trauma force of a person struck by an object or another person, commonly seen in sports-related injuries, is another leading cause of brain injuries.
Vehicle-Related Injuries
Pedestrian, motor vehicle, and bicycle accidents are the third-leading cause of brain injuries.
Violence or Assaults
Acts of violence or abuse commonly lead to a person suffering from a brain injury. Common examples cited by the NIH include intimate partner abuse, shaken baby syndrome, assault, or a gunshot wound.
Blasts or Explosions
Being near a blast or explosion will often leave a person suffering from a brain injury. Military service members frequently suffer a brain injury when a roadside blast occurs near them.
If you or your loved ones have suffered from an accident that resulted in a brain injury, contact one of our skilled brain injury lawyers at Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC today.
What Are the Usual Signs and Symptoms of a Brain Injury?
Many people are often unsure of what indicators to look for when trying to determine if they or one of their loved ones have suffered a brain injury. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke classifies brain injury signs and symptoms into three categories.
Physical Symptoms
Physical symptoms are generally visible for people and their loved ones to witness and identify. Examples include headaches, seizures, numbness, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, fatigue, pupil dilation, impaired speech, and numbness.
Cognitive Symptoms
When a person's cognitive capabilities deteriorate or alter visibly, they may show signs of a brain injury. Cognitive symptoms of a brain injury include confusion, loss of consciousness, memory issues, upset sleeping patterns, trouble making decisions, depression, and irritability.
Sensory Symptoms
After suffering a brain injury, a person may begin to experience various sensory changes. Examples of sensory symptoms of a brain injury include blurred vision, ringing in the ears, feeling sensitive to sound and light, and discovering an odd taste in the mouth.
How Much Compensation Do I Get for a Brain Injury in Texas?
People who suffer a brain injury often are left struggling through physical pains, mental anguish, and increasing financial hardships.
If you or your loved one has suffered a brain injury accident, you can recover compensation for all of your damages, including:
- Physical pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Medical bills, both present and future
- Property damage
- Partial or permanent disability
- Lost wages
- Lost future earning capacity
- Lost quality of life
- Lost consortium
- Wrongful death
Working with a trusted brain injury attorney after your accident will help you maximize the compensation you or your loved one can recover.
Call our team at Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC today so we can help you with your claim.
Brain Injury Accidents in Texas
According to Texas Health and Human Services, brain injuries are the most frequently occurring injury impacting public health in the state. An estimated 144,000 Texans suffer a traumatic brain injury every year, representing one TBI occurring every four minutes in Texas.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that more than 214,000 hospitalizations in one recent year were due to a TBI, representing at least 586 TBI-related hospitalizations every day nationwide.
Over 69,000 TBI-related deaths occurred in the United States the following year, representing approximately 190 TBI-related fatalities per day.
The demographics at the highest risk for suffering a devastating TBI were males above the age of 75.
What Do I Do After a Brain Injury Accident?
It is essential to take the correct actions after suffering a brain injury in Texas to take proper care of your health, protect your rights, and maximize your chances of recovering just compensation for the damages caused by your accident.
Seek and Follow Medical Advice
Seeking medical advice immediately after your accident is crucial. Some brain injuries show signs and symptoms right away, while others take days or weeks to manifest. Delaying medical care can lead to adverse cognitive health implications after a brain injury.
Follow all the advice and treatment plans your dedicated medical team gives you.
Maintain Documentation
Maintain a thorough list of documentation for all items associated with your brain injury accident, including:
- A journal detailing what you recall from the brain injury accident, as well as any resulting pain and suffering you experience
- Photographs and videos from the scene of the accident, of any injuries that you sustained, as well as any property damage
- A copy of the police report
- Documentation from all communications with other parties, including witnesses at the scene, emergency medical response team members, and insurance agencies
- Doctors’ notes and advice
- Receipts from all medical bills and other expenses resulting from your accident
- Proof of any lost wages that result from your brain injury
Work With an Attorney
It is vital to start working with an attorney immediately after your brain injury accident to ensure you meet Texas's statute of limitations for your case.
Trying to manage the insurance claim process alone after being involved in a brain injury accident is often a confusing, tiring, and frustrating experience for most survivors and their loved ones.
Having the help of a compassionate and well-versed brain injury accident lawyer in Texas will help you and your loved ones manage your insurance claim in the best manner possible while ensuring you protect your rights and maximize your chances of recovering compensation for all the damages caused by your disheartening accident.
Work With a Trusted Brain Injury Lawyer in Texas
Suffering through the traumatic aftermath of a brain injury is a complicated, confusing, and challenging time for you and your loved ones to navigate.
Working with a compassionate and trusted brain injury lawyer in Texas will make managing the stressful time for you and your loved ones more straightforward. Your loyal legal team will handle the complex and lengthy insurance claim process so that you and your loved ones can focus on mending your health and well-being.
Contact our team at Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC today at (512) 477-7333 for your free case evaluation with one of our trusted attorneys.
We have three convenient offices in Texas:
- Austin - North of Barton Creek on South Capital of Texas Highway
- San Antonio - Off North Loop 1604, east of Highway 281
- Waco - Near Viking Hills Park on Bosque Boulevard
