Atlanta TBI Lawyer | Brain Injury Attorney in Atlanta, GA (Free Consultation)

Injured in an Atlanta traumatic brain injury? Our State Bar of Georgia-licensed brain injury lawyers work with Grady Memorial, Shepherd Center, and Emory specialists to document your TBI and fight insurers for full compensation. We handle medical bills, lost wages, future care, and liens—so you can focus on recovery. Request a free, confidential consultation now. No fee unless we win.

Get Your Free Consultation Today

Request a free, confidential consultation with our Atlanta brain injury team. Call now or fill out our online form. We’re available 24/7.

What Is a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)? Symptoms, Diagnosis (CT/MRI/DTI) & Severity

A traumatic brain injury happens when a sudden trauma damages the brain. This could be from hitting your head, your brain moving inside your skull, or an object piercing the skull. Even “mild” brain injuries can cause serious problems.

Types of TBI: concussion (mTBI), contusion, diffuse axonal injury (DAI), hematoma

Brain injuries come in many forms. A Concussion (mTBI) is the most common type. It happens when your brain shakes inside your skull. A Brain Contusion is like a bruise on your brain tissue. Diffuse Axonal Injury (DAI) tears nerve fibers when the brain shifts and rotates. A Subdural/Epidural Hematoma is bleeding between the brain and skull that can be life-threatening.

How TBIs are diagnosed: CT, MRI, Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI), Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)

Doctors use several tools to find brain injuries. A CT Scan shows bleeding and swelling. An MRI gives more detailed pictures of brain tissue. Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) can find damage that other scans miss. The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) measures how conscious you are after injury.

Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) Scoring and What It Means for Your Case

The GCS scores eye opening, verbal response, and motor response on a scale of 3-15. A score of 13-15 indicates mild TBI, 9-12 moderate TBI, and 8 or below severe TBI. Your initial GCS score becomes crucial evidence in proving injury severity and calculating damages.

Mild vs. moderate vs. severe TBI

Doctors classify TBIs by severity. Mild TBI might cause confusion for minutes. Moderate TBI can knock you out for hours. Severe TBI means unconsciousness for days or permanent brain damage. But even “mild” injuries can cause lasting problems with memory, focus, and mood.

Common Causes of TBI in Atlanta: Crashes, Falls, Assaults, and Defective Products

Car, truck, motorcycle, and rideshare crashes

Traffic accidents cause most brain injuries in Atlanta. Your head might hit the steering wheel, window, or dashboard. Even with airbags, your brain can slam against your skull.

Pedestrian and bicycle collisions

People walking or biking have no protection when vehicles hit them. These crashes often cause severe brain injuries.

Falls and premises liability incidents

Slip and falls at stores, apartments, or construction sites can cause TBIs. Property owners must keep their premises safe under Premises Liability laws.

Construction and workplace accidents (workers’ comp and third-party claims)

Construction workers face falling objects, equipment accidents, and falls from heights. You might have both a Workers’ Compensation claim and a lawsuit against third parties.

Sports and recreational injuries

Contact sports, playground accidents, and recreational activities can cause brain injuries, especially in children.

Assaults and negligent security

Criminal attacks can cause TBIs. Property owners may be liable under Negligent Security laws if they failed to provide proper safety measures.

Defective products and product liability

Faulty helmets, car parts, or other products can cause or worsen brain injuries. Product Liability laws hold manufacturers responsible.

TBI Symptoms and Long-Term Impacts: PCS, PTSD, Cognitive and Behavioral Changes

Physical symptoms: headaches, dizziness, light/noise sensitivity

Brain injuries cause headaches that won’t go away. You might feel dizzy or sick. Bright lights and loud noises become unbearable.

Cognitive and behavioral changes: memory, focus, mood, impulse control

TBI affects how you think and act. You might forget things, struggle to concentrate, or feel angry and depressed. Some people can’t control their impulses anymore.

Post-concussion syndrome (PCS) and PTSD

Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS) means symptoms lasting months or years. Many TBI victims also develop PTSD from their traumatic accident.

Impact on earning capacity, relationships, and quality of life

Brain injuries affect every part of life. You might not be able to work. Relationships suffer. Simple tasks become hard. The person you were before might be gone forever.

What To Do After a Suspected Brain Injury in Atlanta: Steps to Protect Your Claim

• Go to Grady or the nearest ER; follow up with neurology
• Keep a symptom journal; get a neuropsychological evaluation
• Preserve evidence (photos, witnesses, vehicles, incident reports, surveillance)
• Avoid recorded statements and social media; notify your insurer
• Contact an Atlanta TBI lawyer to send spoliation letters

Get emergency care at Grady or the nearest ER and follow up with neurology

Go to the emergency room immediately. Don’t wait to see if you feel better. Follow up with brain specialists even if you feel okay.

Document symptoms and attend neuropsychological evaluation

Keep a journal of your symptoms. Get a Neuropsychological Evaluation to document cognitive problems that scans might miss.

Preserve evidence: photos, witnesses, vehicles, incident reports, surveillance

Take photos of the accident scene and your injuries. Get witness names and contact information. Don’t let anyone destroy evidence.

Spoliation Letters in Georgia (Preserving Black Box, 911, and Video)

We immediately send spoliation letters to preserve critical evidence including vehicle black box data, 911 recordings, and surveillance video before they’re deleted or overwritten.

Avoid recorded statements and social posts; notify your insurer

Don’t give recorded statements to insurance companies. Stay off social media. Tell your insurance company about the accident but don’t admit fault.

Contact an Atlanta TBI attorney; send spoliation letters promptly

Call a lawyer right away. We’ll send Spoliation Letters to preserve important evidence before it disappears.

Where Atlanta TBI Patients Receive Care: Grady, Shepherd Center, Emory, Northside

Grady Memorial Hospital (Level I trauma center)

Grady is Atlanta’s main trauma center. They handle the most serious brain injuries with specialized neurosurgery teams.

Shepherd Center (brain injury rehabilitation)

Shepherd Center offers world-class brain injury rehabilitation. They help patients relearn skills and adjust to life after TBI.

Emory Healthcare and Emory University Hospital

Emory provides comprehensive brain injury care from emergency treatment through long-term recovery.

Northside Hospital and other metro-Atlanta providers

Several Atlanta hospitals and clinics treat brain injuries. We work with all major providers to document your care.

Why You Need an Atlanta Brain Injury Lawyer: Life Care Plans, Liens, UM/UIM

Local knowledge of Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, and Gwinnett courts and juries

We know the judges and juries in Fulton County, DeKalb County, Cobb County, Gwinnett County courts. Local experience matters for your case value.

Coordinating care and building a life care plan

We work with a Life Care Planner to document all future medical needs. Your Life Care Plan shows the true cost of your injury.

Handling liens (Medicare, Medicaid, ERISA) to maximize your net recovery

Medicare Liens, Medicaid Liens, and ERISA Liens can take your settlement money. We negotiate to reduce these liens and keep more money in your pocket. We also resolve private health insurance liens and subrogation claims to maximize your net recovery.

Dealing with UM/UIM and multiple insurance policies

We find all available insurance including UM/UIM (Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist) Coverage. Multiple policies might apply to your case.

Preserving black box data, 911 calls, and surveillance

Critical evidence disappears quickly. We act fast to preserve vehicle data, emergency calls, and security footage.

Insurance Coverage in Georgia TBI Cases: Liability, UM/UIM, MedPay, CGL, Workers’ Comp

• Liability coverage (at-fault party), UM/UIM, and MedPay
• Commercial auto and CGL policies (premises liability)
• Workers’ comp vs. third-party claims
• Stacking UM/UIM and accessing umbrella/excess policies

Liability coverage, UM/UIM, and MedPay benefits

Georgia drivers must carry liability insurance. Your own MedPay (Medical Payments Coverage) and UM/UIM coverage provide additional protection.

Commercial policies and premises liability (CGL) coverage

Business vehicles and properties often have higher insurance limits. We identify all applicable policies.

Workers’ compensation vs. third-party claims

Work injuries might involve both workers’ comp and lawsuits against other parties. We handle both types of claims.

Stacking UM/UIM and accessing excess/umbrella policies

Georgia law sometimes allows “stacking” multiple UM/UIM policies. Umbrella policies provide extra coverage for serious injuries.

What an Atlanta TBI Attorney Does: Investigation, Experts, Demand, Settlement & Trial

Investigating your brain injury

We investigate how your injury happened and who’s responsible. This includes reviewing Medical Records, accident reports, and witness statements.

Working with medical and rehabilitation experts

We collaborate with neurologists, rehabilitation specialists, and other Expert Witnesses (medical, rehabilitation, economic) to prove your case.

Insurance negotiation and claims management

Insurance Negotiation is crucial. We handle all communications with insurance companies to protect your rights.

Georgia Offer of Settlement (Strategic Use in Negotiations)

When appropriate, we use Georgia’s Offer of Settlement procedure to pressure insurers and shift exposure for fees if they refuse to settle reasonably.

Filing lawsuits and courtroom representation

If insurance companies won’t pay fairly, we file a Personal Injury Claim and take your case to court.

Calculating damages with life care planners, economists, and vocational experts

We work with a Vocational Expert and Economist to calculate lost earnings and future care costs.

Don’t Wait – Georgia Has Strict Deadlines

The Statute of Limitations (Georgia – typically two years) limits your time to file. Request a free, confidential consultation today.

Establishing Negligence and Liability: Comparative Negligence & Expert Witnesses

Evidence gathering and accident reconstruction

Accident Reconstruction experts help prove how the crash happened and who’s at fault.

Expert witnesses (medical, rehab, economic)

Expert testimony is essential in TBI cases to prove your injuries and damages.

Comparative negligence in Georgia

Under Comparative Negligence (Georgia) law, you can recover damages even if you’re partly at fault, as long as you’re less than 50% responsible.

Government liability and ante litem notices

Claims against government entities require special Georgia Tort Claims Act (ante litem notice) procedures with short deadlines.

Negligent security and product liability theories

We pursue all legal theories that apply to your case to maximize recovery.

Compensation You May Recover: Medical, Lost Earnings, Pain & Suffering, Punitive

• Medical bills and future medical expenses (life care plan)
• Lost wages and loss of earning capacity
• Pain and suffering and loss of consortium
• Out-of-pocket costs, rehab, home/vehicle modifications, attendant care
• Punitive damages in egregious cases

Medical bills and future medical expenses

You deserve compensation for all medical costs, including Future Medical Expenses for lifetime care.

Lost wages and loss of earning capacity

We calculate both current lost wages and future income you can’t earn because of your TBI.

Pain and suffering damages

Pain and Suffering Damages compensate you for physical pain and emotional distress.

Rehabilitation and out-of-pocket expenses

Recovery includes therapy costs and Out-of-pocket Expenses like travel to appointments.

Loss of consortium

Your spouse may recover Loss of Consortium damages for loss of companionship and support.

Home and vehicle modifications, attendant care, and life care plan costs

Serious TBIs might require home modifications, special vehicles, and daily care assistance.

Punitive damages in egregious cases

Punitive Damages (Georgia) punish extremely reckless behavior like drunk driving.

Wrongful Death in TBI Cases (Who Can File and What’s Recoverable)

If a TBI is fatal, we pursue a wrongful death claim and estate claim for full value of the life, funeral costs, and related damages under Georgia law, with different parties authorized to file.

How Much Is My Atlanta TBI Case Worth? Value Drivers, Documentation, Insurance Limits

Key value drivers: liability, severity, venue, and insurance limits

Case value depends on how clear fault is, how severe your injury is, where we file suit (Atlanta, Georgia jurisdiction), and available insurance.

Documenting damages: neuropsych testing, imaging, and employer records

Strong documentation increases case value. We gather all medical records, test results, and employment information.

Past results and typical ranges (every case is unique)

While every case differs, we’ve recovered millions for TBI clients. We’ll evaluate your specific situation during your free consultation.

Georgia Statute of Limitations & Ante Litem Notices for TBI Claims

General deadline: 2 years from the date of injury

Georgia law generally gives you two years to file a lawsuit for personal injuries.

Tolling for minors and incapacity

Tolling for Minors or Incapacity can extend deadlines for children or those unable to handle their affairs.

Government claims and ante litem deadlines (city/county 6 months; state 12 months)

Government claims have much shorter deadlines. City and county claims require notice within 6 months. State claims need notice within 12 months.

The Legal Process and Timeline

Investigation and case building

We start by thoroughly investigating your case and gathering all evidence.

Demand letters and insurance negotiation

We send a Demand Letter to start negotiations. When appropriate, we use Georgia’s Offer of Settlement procedure to pressure insurers and shift exposure for fees if they refuse to settle reasonably. Many cases settle without going to court.

Filing suit, discovery, and mediation

If needed, we file Litigation and go through discovery. Most cases settle at mediation.

Trial and potential appeal

We’re ready for trial if necessary. Some cases require appeals to get full justice.

Contingency fees and case costs: no fee unless we win

You pay nothing upfront. We only get paid if we win your case.

How We Prove Brain Injury With Normal Imaging: Neuropsych Testing, DTI, Witnesses

Neuropsychological testing and symptom inventories

Neuropsych tests can show brain damage even when scans look normal.

DTI, balance/vestibular testing, and functional assessments

Advanced testing like DTI finds injuries that CT and MRI miss.

Lay witness testimony and employer performance records

People who know you can testify about changes they’ve seen. Work records show performance problems.

What to Bring to Your Initial Consultation: Records, Insurance, Employment Proof

• ER records, CT/MRI, medication list; police/incident reports and photos
• Health/auto insurance cards and declarations pages
• Pay stubs, tax returns, benefits info; symptom journal and visit summaries

ER records, imaging (CT/MRI), and medication list

Bring all medical records and test results. Include a list of all medications you’re taking.

Police/incident reports, witness info, and photos/videos

Bring any official reports and contact information for witnesses.

Health and auto insurance cards and declarations pages

We need to review all insurance policies that might apply.

Pay stubs, tax returns, and benefits documentation

Income documents help us calculate lost wages.

Symptom journal and appointment summaries

Your notes about symptoms and treatment are valuable evidence.

TBI vs. Other Injuries: Concussion vs. mTBI, Brain Injury vs. Spinal Cord Injury

Brain Injury vs. Spinal Cord Injury

Both are catastrophic injuries but affect different functions. Brain injuries affect thinking and personality. Spinal injuries affect movement and sensation.

Concussion vs. mild TBI: similarities and differences

These terms often mean the same thing. Both can cause lasting problems despite being called “mild.”

Mild vs. moderate vs. severe TBI outcomes

Severity affects recovery but doesn’t always predict long-term problems. Some “mild” TBIs cause permanent disability.

Why Choose Our Atlanta TBI Team: Local Experience, Experts, No Fee Unless We Win

Focused TBI experience and access to top medical experts

We focus on brain injury cases and work with the best medical experts in Atlanta.

Local knowledge of Atlanta courts and insurers

We know how local courts work and which insurance companies operate here.

Client-first communication and 24/7 availability

You’ll always know what’s happening with your case. We’re available when you need us.

Free consultation and no fee unless we win

Meeting with us costs nothing. You only pay if we win money for you.