ORLANDO TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY ATTORNEY
A head injury after an accident can affect far more than the day of the crash.
The Jaspon Firm helps people and families dealing with brain injuries after serious auto accidents and other preventable incidents. Jeremiah Jaspon evaluates the legal claim, preserves evidence, and helps document the medical, financial, and personal effects of an injury.
- Direct attorney involvement from Jeremiah Jaspon
- Help preserving crash evidence, medical records, and insurance information
- Clear guidance for clients and families facing a serious injury claim
- No attorney’s fees or costs unless there is a recovery
Get emergency help for brain-injury danger signs
Call 911 or go to an emergency department immediately after a head injury if the person has a worsening headache that does not go away, repeated vomiting, weakness, numbness, seizures, slurred speech, unusual behavior, increasing confusion, one pupil larger than the other, loss of consciousness, or cannot be awakened. This page is legal information, not medical advice. Review the CDC’s current TBI danger-sign guidance.
What is a traumatic brain injury?
A traumatic brain injury, often called a TBI, can result from a bump, blow, jolt, or penetrating injury to the head. A concussion is a type of mild traumatic brain injury. The force of a collision can also cause the head and brain to move quickly even when there is no obvious external wound.
Brain injuries range from mild to severe. Some symptoms appear immediately, while others may not be noticed until later. A healthcare professional must diagnose a brain injury and determine appropriate treatment. The legal impact can also be significant because a brain injury may affect work, memory, concentration, relationships, independence, and future medical needs.
How traumatic brain injuries happen
- Car, truck, motorcycle, rideshare, bicycle, and pedestrian collisions
- Head impact with a windshield, steering wheel, dashboard, window, pavement, or other object
- Falls on unsafe property, stairs, walkways, or parking areas
- Violent movement of the head during a collision, even without direct impact
- Workplace, construction, boating, theme-park, or recreational accidents
- Falling objects, unsafe equipment, and other preventable incidents
Symptoms that should be evaluated by a healthcare professional
TBI and concussion symptoms vary by person and may affect how someone feels, thinks, acts, or sleeps. Symptoms can include:
- Headaches, dizziness, balance problems, nausea, or vision changes
- Light or noise sensitivity
- Fatigue, sleep changes, or unusual drowsiness
- Neck pain or other accident-related physical symptoms
- Memory, concentration, attention, or thinking difficulties
- Feeling slowed down, foggy, or groggy
- Irritability, anxiety, sadness, or unusual emotional changes
- Changes noticed by family members, coworkers, or friends
Do not self-diagnose or assume a head injury is minor. Prompt medical evaluation is important after a crash, fall, or other head trauma. Follow your provider’s instructions about work, driving, activity, and follow-up care.
Why brain-injury claims require careful documentation
Some brain injuries are visible on imaging, while others may be diagnosed through a medical evaluation, symptoms, cognitive testing, and clinical history. Insurance companies may question injuries that are not obvious from a photograph or vehicle-damage estimate. That makes accurate medical records and consistent documentation especially important.
- Emergency, hospital, primary-care, neurology, and rehabilitation records
- Diagnostic imaging and neurocognitive testing when ordered by medical providers
- Provider recommendations, work restrictions, and future-care opinions
- Family observations about changes in memory, mood, sleep, and daily functioning
- Evidence of lost wages, missed work, reduced performance, or business losses
- Crash reports, witness statements, surveillance video, vehicle data, and photographs
What to do after a head injury caused by an accident
- Get emergency or medical care.
Call 911 for danger signs and seek appropriate evaluation after a head injury. Let medical providers know how the accident occurred. - Follow medical instructions.
Keep appointments, take prescribed steps, and contact your provider if symptoms worsen or do not improve as expected. - Keep a record of symptoms and limitations.
Document missed work, sleep disruption, concentration problems, treatment, and ways the injury affects normal daily activities. - Preserve accident evidence.
Save photos, police reports, witness information, videos, damaged property, insurance correspondence, and work records. - Do not accept a quick settlement without understanding the consequences.
A release can end the claim before the full medical picture, treatment needs, and long-term effects are known.
Compensation after a traumatic brain injury
Every brain-injury claim is different. When another party is legally responsible and coverage is available, a claim may seek compensation for past and future medical care, rehabilitation, lost income, reduced earning capacity, needed support services, pain and suffering, and other legally recoverable losses.
The value of a claim depends on liability evidence, the medical diagnosis, treatment and prognosis, available insurance, work impact, and the real effect of the injury on the person and family. No attorney can responsibly promise a particular result at the beginning of a case.
How long do I have to file a brain injury lawsuit in Florida?
Many Florida negligence claims are subject to a two-year limitations period, but deadlines can vary depending on the type of accident, responsible parties, and other facts. Government claims, medical negligence, and wrongful death matters may have different rules. Review the current Florida limitations statute.
Traumatic brain injury questions
Can a concussion happen without losing consciousness?
Yes. Loss of consciousness is not required for a concussion or mild TBI. A healthcare provider should evaluate symptoms after a head injury.
Can brain-injury symptoms appear later?
Some mild TBI and concussion symptoms may not appear immediately and can be noticed hours or days later. Seek medical advice promptly after a head injury or collision.
What if imaging does not show a brain injury?
Healthcare providers use multiple methods to evaluate brain injuries. Your medical provider can explain what testing is appropriate and what the findings mean in your specific situation.
How much is a traumatic brain injury claim worth?
There is no standard value. Liability, medical evidence, treatment needs, long-term impact, lost income, and available insurance all affect a claim.
Do I pay attorney’s fees upfront?
No. The Jaspon Firm handles injury cases on a contingency-fee basis. There are no attorney’s fees or costs unless there is a recovery.