A traumatic brain injury can change everything — how you think, work, and relate to the people you love. The effects are often invisible to others but devastating to live with, and the cost of care can be enormous. When a brain injury is caused by someone else’s negligence, Scott & Wallace Law fights to recover the full compensation victims and families need. We serve Panama City, Panama City Beach, and Bay County, with a free consultation and no fee unless we win.
Many brain injuries result from preventable accidents, including:
Brain injuries range from concussions to severe, permanent impairment, and their full effects are not always apparent right away. Insurers frequently downplay these injuries because the symptoms — memory loss, mood changes, headaches, and difficulty concentrating — can be hard to see. We work with medical experts to document the true severity and long-term impact of your injury.
Serious brain injuries can require emergency treatment, surgery, rehabilitation, cognitive therapy, in-home care, and a lifetime of support. We calculate not just your current bills but your future medical needs and lost earning capacity, so the responsible party covers the real cost of your injury.
Recovering compensation requires proving who caused the injury. Florida’s modified comparative negligence rule (since March 2023) lets an injured person who is 50% or less at fault recover, with the award reduced by their share of fault; those more than 50% at fault cannot recover. We investigate thoroughly and push back against insurers’ attempts to shift blame.
Economic Damages: medical bills, future care and therapy, in-home assistance, lost wages, and lost earning capacity.
Non-Economic Damages: pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life.
Most Florida injury claims based on negligence must be filed within two years of the injury (reduced from four years under the 2023 tort reform). Because brain injury cases are complex, it’s best to involve an attorney as early as possible.
That’s common with brain injuries. Seek medical care right away and document everything — delayed symptoms don’t bar your claim.
It depends on severity and lifetime care needs. Severe TBIs are among the highest-value injury claims; we use experts to document the full cost.
Generally two years from the date of the injury for negligence claims in Florida.
Nothing up front — we work on a contingency fee, with no fee unless we win.
If you or a loved one suffered a brain injury in Panama City or Bay County, Scott & Wallace Law is ready to fight for the compensation your recovery requires. Contact us today for your free consultation. No fees unless we win your case.
Legal Disclaimer: This page is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship with Scott & Wallace LLP. For advice about your specific situation, contact one of our licensed Florida personal injury attorneys.
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