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Back Up! Increasing Stopping Distance Prevents a Palm Beach Car Accident

Knowing how far to travel behind other cars is key to avoiding a Palm Beach car accident. Many drivers follow too closely at high speeds, leaving them far too little braking time. Others know that they should follow...

Product Liability and Design Defects

Product liability" is the area of the law enabling recovery for those injured by defective products. Some commentators suggest it reflects a balance between the benefits that society as a whole reaps from technological developments ve...

Social Security Disability

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Q: Will I have to pay anything to hire a lawyer for my accident case?

A: Most, if not all, lawyers who represent personal injury victims, do so on what is known as a contingent fee basis. A contingent fee means that there is...

Resources For Our Clients

The Law Team at Fetterman & Associates has provided a list of useful resources to help answer your Florida accident questions. If you need to speak with one of our Palm Beach accident attorneys or Port St. Lucie auto accident lawyers, please contact us today.

What should you do if your car accident resulted in a traumatic brain injury?

Car accidents in Palm Beach can be extremely dangerous, and frequently cause serious injuries. Of all injuries you might sustain, a traumatic brain injury may have one of the most extensively damaging effects on your life and the life of your family.

What is a Traumatic Brain Injury?

A traumatic brain injury is any significant outside force (whether penetrating or not) to the head that results in lasting damage to the brain. It is similar to other injuries in that it usually stems from a single traumatic event. However, the effects of a serious brain injury are usually much more far reaching.

The brain controls every bodily function in addition to delineating personality. For this reason, a traumatic brain injury can affect literally every aspect of life–including things like mental ability, cognitive process and persona. Recovery from such an injury is always uncertain.

What should you do?

Symptoms of a traumatic brain injury may not appear until weeks or days after the trauma, and vary greatly based on severity. Sadly, one common consequence of a brain injury is that the individual may not realize that they have sustained an injury at all.

If you suspect that you or a loved one has sustained a traumatic head injury due to a Florida collision, see a doctor immediately. The very next thing to do is contact an experienced car accident attorney who can help delineate the best course of action to protect your rights and make sure medical expenses are covered.

We’re Here to Help

Dealing with a traumatic brain injury due to a Florida car accident can have a devastating effect on finances, health, resources and loved ones. While on our website today, please take advantage our FREE book: Smart Lawyers, Smart Clients – Wear Clean Underwear. This book holds critical information for anyone who has experienced a traumatic brain injury due to a car accident in Palm Beach, FL.

If you or a family member has fallen victim to a traumatic brain injury due to a Florida car crash, contact Fetterman & Associates at (866)-865-1244 to speak with an experienced Palm Beach car accident attorney. Dedicated Florida legal professionals with the expertise you need are standing by to help protect your rights and get the compensation you deserve.