Traumatic Brain Injuries

Traumatic Brain Injury Attorney in Tampa

$1.5 Million Recovered in an NFL Concussion Case

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) interfere with normal brain function and can permanently alter your cognitive and physical abilities, creating lifelong complications and costs. TBIs are among the most serious catastrophic injuries a person can sustain. If you or someone you love has suffered a TBI because of another party’s negligence, you may be able to seek compensation for medical expenses, missed wages, and other losses.

A brain injury claim can raise difficult questions about causation, medical treatment, liability, and future losses. Symptoms aren’t always immediately apparent. At Stallworth Law, we explain your legal options and offer free consultations with virtual meeting options.

Call (813) 851-2286, schedule a free consultation, or connect with our office online to discuss your brain injury claim.

More Than 20 Years of Legal Experience for Injured Clients

Our founding attorney, Mark Stallworth, has represented injured clients throughout Tampa, St. Petersburg, and the surrounding areas for more than 20 years. He has recovered millions of dollars for local clients injured in many types of accidents, including those involving traumatic brain injuries. Our results include a $1.5 million recovery in an NFL concussion case.

You can reach out to us at any time with questions about your legal options. We offer free consultations and work on a contingency fee basis, so you won’t pay attorney fees unless we recover compensation on your behalf. Virtual meeting options and round-the-clock support for client questions make our services accessible while you’re managing treatment and recovery.

Types of Traumatic Brain Injuries

Traumatic brain injuries may be classified as mild, moderate, or severe. A concussion is a type of mild traumatic brain injury, although even a mild injury can produce symptoms that interfere with work, relationships, and daily activities.

Common medical categories of traumatic brain injury include:

Closed brain injuries: Caused by an impact to the skull that doesn’t penetrate it or a sudden jolting movement that shakes the brain
Penetrating brain injuries: When an object pierces the skull and contacts or penetrates the brain
Diffuse axonal injuries: Widespread damage to nerve fibers caused by a sudden shift in the brain’s position inside the skull

At Stallworth Law, we handle TBI cases involving these types of brain injuries. We can work with medical experts to understand your injury, its effects on your life, and the future medical care or support it may require. The medical classification, severity, diagnostic findings, and prognosis can all affect how we document a claim.

Common Causes of Brain Injuries in Tampa

Brain injuries can result from incidents such as:

The source of the injury shapes the liability investigation. A roadway collision, unsafe property condition, workplace accident, medical event, sports incident, or intentional act can involve different responsible parties and legal theories. Relevant evidence may include accident reports, witness accounts, medical records, diagnostic testing, employment records, and testimony about changes in the injured person’s daily life.

We can evaluate whether another person or entity may be legally responsible for the resulting brain injury. If you have questions about your claim, review our traumatic brain injury FAQs.

Symptoms & Lasting Consequences of TBIs

TBI symptoms can be physical, cognitive, emotional, or behavioral, depending on which portion of the brain is damaged. They may be temporary or permanent based on the severity and nature of the injury. Symptoms may begin immediately or develop hours or days later, and family members may notice personality, memory, or behavioral changes that the injured person doesn’t recognize.

By working with medical experts, we can assess how your brain injury has affected your life and may affect you in the future. Medical care determines diagnosis and treatment, while our legal evaluation examines negligence, documentation, and the losses connected to the injury.

Various impacts and consequences of brain injuries can include:

Headaches or migraines
Dizziness
Loss of coordination or balance
Vision or hearing problems
Difficulty remembering or retaining new information
Trouble with concentration or slowed thinking
Lessened problem-solving abilities
Changes in sleep patterns
Mood swings and irritability
Anxiety or depression
Difficulty regulating emotions

Seek immediate emergency medical attention for a worsening headache, repeated vomiting, seizures, slurred speech, weakness, unusual behavior, increasing confusion, or an inability to wake the injured person. Don’t wait for a legal consultation when urgent symptoms are present.

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Potential Damages in a Brain Injury Claim

A TBI claim should account for more than the bills incurred immediately after an accident. At Stallworth Law, we evaluate the unique circumstances of the injury, its effects on your daily life, and the evidence supporting present and future losses. The value and availability of damages depend on liability, medical documentation, long-term limitations, and applicable Florida law.

Depending on the case, recoverable damages may include:

Medical expenses: Past and future medical costs could include emergency room visits, hospital stays, surgeries, medications, and ongoing rehabilitation.
Lost wages and loss of earning capacity: A TBI can require significant time away from work. In more serious cases, the injured person may be unable to return to their previous job or work at all. Compensation may address both past lost income and reduced future earning capacity.
Pain and suffering: Compensation for pain and suffering may address physical pain, mental anguish, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and the psychological impact of living with a traumatic brain injury.
Loss of consortium: A TBI can strain relationships and affect the injured person’s ability to maintain a healthy relationship with their spouse or family members. Loss of consortium damages may address the loss of companionship, affection, and support resulting from the injury.
Punitive damages: In cases involving particularly egregious or reckless conduct, punitive damages may be available under applicable law. Punitive damages are intended to penalize the defendant rather than compensate the plaintiff, so they aren’t available in every case.

Florida Statute of Limitations for Brain Injury Claims

The statute of limitations sets the deadline for filing a civil claim. Under Florida Statutes section 95.11(5)(a), an action founded on negligence generally must be filed within two years. Missing the applicable deadline could result in the loss of your right to seek compensation.

Not every brain injury claim follows the same deadline. Different rules may apply to medical malpractice, wrongful death, intentional torts, governmental defendants, claims involving minors, and other circumstances. Because the filing period and any exception depend on the facts and legal theory, don’t assume that you have two years without obtaining case-specific advice.

How We Handle Tampa Brain Injury Claims

At Stallworth Law, we evaluate each injury and accident individually and answer your questions with transparency. We gather evidence, examine available medical documentation, and evaluate how symptoms affect work and daily activities. Our investigation may also address causation, prior conditions, treatment history, and the documentation supporting future medical care or loss of earning capacity.

We attempt to negotiate with insurance companies for fair compensation supported by the evidence. If litigation becomes necessary, we’re prepared to represent you in court and guide you through each stage of the legal process. Throughout the claim, our team provides honest, realistic advice and round-the-clock support for client questions and concerns.

Contact Our Tampa TBI Lawyer Today

Your free consultation gives you an opportunity to discuss what happened, ask questions, and understand your legal options. Virtual meeting options are available, and you won’t pay attorney fees unless we recover compensation on your behalf.

Contact Stallworth Law online or dial (813) 851-2286 today to get started with our traumatic brain injury attorney.

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$1.5 Million NFL Concussion
$5 Million Premises Liability
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$1.7 Million Wrongful Death

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As a former prosecutor, Attorney Stallworth has the strategic skills and litigation experience to obtain reimbursement for your out-of-pocket expenses, compensation for your pain and suffering, and justice for you. You pay nothing unless we recover compensation on your behalf—no upfront fees, no obligation.