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At Henson Fuerst, we understand the challenges of traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Our experienced attorneys fight to secure the justice and care you deserve. Contact us today for a free case evaluation.

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When Recovery Becomes a Battle, We'll Help You Seek Justice

At Henson Fuerst, we understand that no amount of compensation or litigation could reverse the impact a traumatic brain injury (TBI) has had on your life. Whether you’ve suffered a TBI or are the primary caretaker of a loved one that sustained a TBI, it can be challenging to adjust to everyday life. Regardless of the severity, a TBI can have both immediate and long-term effects, depleting your freedom and disrupting your daily routines. Hefty medical expenses, time away from work, and adjusting to a new norm can cost the livelihoods of everyone involved. You may be wondering what to do or where to turn – our attorneys are here to help.
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When Recovery Becomes a Battle - We'll Always Put You First

With all of this considered, the last thing you need is pushback from the insurance company you have continuously invested your time and money in. Every day, insurance companies reject, devalue, and cut corners on policyholder claims, even when they are entirely legitimate. Agents may try to trick you or rope you into settling quickly to avoid paying you the full amount you’re owed. They also may even cease communication in an attempt to avoid a payout. We know their underhanded tactics, and we will not let them take advantage of you. At Henson Fuerst, we'll always put you first and fight for the full compensation you need to recover.
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Why Choose Henson Fuerst Attorneys To Represent You?

At Henson Fuerst, we’ve seen firsthand the challenges those that suffer a TBI face and the comprehensive care their injury warrants. As the survivor goes through the motions of their healing process, they need a highly reputable advocate to represent them. Our traumatic brain injury attorneys are devoted to providing you and your family with compassion, guidance, and protection throughout the life of your case. With years of experience and an abundance of resources, our practice has everything it takes to bring traumatic brain injury survivors peace of mind and a better life.

We work directly with professionals such as neurologists, neuropsychiatrists, neuropsychologists, physical therapists, rehabilitation specialists, life care planners, and economists to thoroughly assess each traumatic brain injury case and determine the care and assistance it requires in both the short term and long term. Representing and advocating for traumatic brain injury victims is not just part of our career — it’s our calling. We want the best outcome in your recovery and will work tirelessly to ensure a bright future ahead for you and your loved ones.

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"I really didn’t know from the start what my experience would be like, having a traumatic brain injury in 1988 and another in 2009. When we were looking for attorneys and I came across Henson Fuerst, I noticed they were supporters of the state Brain Injury Association. I trusted and had faith that I would be taken care of by people who understand how I felt at the time of my head injury. A head injury is something you can’t see, and it affected my whole family. I would strongly recommend Henson Fuerst. They were there for me through the whole thing. My trust and faith has come to be true. God bless you all."

Benjamin

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We Fight To Get You Back On The Road To Recovery and Financial Security

One of our firm partners, Thomas Henson Jr., is a Certified Brain Injury Specialist. Thomas has extensive knowledge on the effects of a TBI, what resources are available to survivors, appropriate treatment methods, and much more. Thomas has devoted his career to helping those impacted by catastrophic injuries and is committed to helping them restore their quality of life.

Beyond being a brain injury specialist, Thomas is also a member of the American Association for Justice’s Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group and a board member of the Brain Injury Association of North Carolina. He has presented at numerous conferences for traumatic brain injury survivors, their caregivers, and other brain injury specialists like himself. Thomas’s knowledge extends to the whole team and their desire to help those that suffer a serious injury. If you or a loved one are suffering from a traumatic brain injury, Henson Fuerst is here to help.

What Is a Traumatic Brain Injury?

Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are typically caused by direct trauma to the head but can also be the result of oxygen deprivation or a forceful impact to the body that causes the brain to shake inside the skull.

Common injury-causing events include:

It is imperative to know what to look out for when head trauma initially occurs, especially in the context of high-impact sports. Sports-related head trauma is one of the leading causes of a traumatic brain injury. Too often, concussions and other head injuries are dismissed by athletes and coaches as “getting your bell rung.” Unfortunately, you can’t “walk it out” or “shake it off” when it comes to mitigating a traumatic brain injury, which is why all head injuries and concussions should be taken seriously.

Overlooking concussions is likely to lead to a traumatic brain injury and a potential lifetime of care. Following a TBI, some of our clients have had to learn how to walk, talk, and feed themselves again. Some are not able to work and depend on loved ones to tend to their every need. Others experience distinct and long-term changes in mood and personality, jeopardizing their existing relationships.

As the victim of a traumatic brain injury (TBI), it’s important to consider how the location of the injury in the brain can affect the symptoms and problems that may result.

There are five primary sections of the brain: parietal, frontal, occipital, temporal, and cerebellum. Each area controls specific brain functions. Therefore, the location of an injury in the brain is highly predictive of the types of problems victims of TBIs may experience. For example:

  • Injury to the Frontal Lobe: This type of injury may affect your ability to focus, organize, and plan. It may also cause mood or personality changes.
  • Injury to the Temporal Lobe: This type of injury may impact your memory.
  • Injury to the Cerebellum: This type of injury may impact your balance and equilibrium. It may also affect your motor skills.
  • Injury to the Occipital Lobe: This type of injury may impact your vision.
  • Injury to the Parietal Lobe: This type of injury may affect your visual attention, perception, and sense of touch.

It’s rare that the effects of an injury are limited to a single, focused part of the brain or a single type of symptom. The delicate nerves of the brain, which allow various parts of the brain to communicate with each other, can be easily damaged and torn.

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I would like to thank Mr. Eric Goodale and his assistant Ms. Ashley Bragg for the amazing job they did with my case. If you're in need of a disability attorney I highly recommend Henson Fuerst.

Frequently Asked Questions

As the victim of a traumatic brain injury (TBI), you have unique medical, legal, and financial needs. The experienced North Carolina traumatic brain injury attorneys at Henson Fuerst understand that your needs often extend beyond those of other types of personal injury cases.

We’re here to assist and guide you in coordinating the appropriate resources you need, such as:

It’s our goal to evaluate your needs and determine how to best help you meet them.

As a brain injury victim, your medical needs depend on the severity of your brain injury and on the success of treatments and therapies you receive in the critical period following the accident. Your medical needs may include:

  • cognitive therapy and retraining,
  • home assistance,
  • medication for trauma-related depression or anxiety,
  • occupational therapy,
  • physical therapy,
  • and speech therapy.

Even a mild brain injury—or concussion—can have both immediate and long-lasting effects. No matter how minor or severe you think your brain injury is, the first thing you should do is seek medical attention. For years, many physicians considered concussions minor injuries. Now, neurologists have found that people who suffer concussions face a number of brain and thinking problems and have an increased risk of early dementia.

Your brain is affected differently depending on the location of your brain injury.

  • Injury to the frontal lobe may affect your ability to focus, organize, and plan. It may also cause mood or personality changes.
  • Injury to the temporal lobe may impact your memory.
  • Injury to the cerebellum may impact your balance and equilibrium. It may also affect your motor skills.
  • Injury to the occipital lobe may impact your vision.
  • Injury to the parietal lobe may affect your visual attention, perception, and sense of touch.

It’s rare that the effects of an injury will be limited to a single, focused part of the brain or to a single type of symptom.

Should your case go to trial:

  • We will give the jury a full picture of how your brain has been damaged by presenting descriptions from your medical providers. These descriptions provide an objective analysis of your injury and can clearly explain why and how a trauma directly caused your brain injury.
  • Our North Carolina brain injury attorneys will ask family and friends to talk about the changes they have seen in your behavior. These before-and-after descriptions allow the jury to see how you and your family have suffered.
  • We will use exhibits, charts, diagrams, videos, and other visual aids to illustrate your injury and how the injury caused a specific deficit in your ability to think, remember, move, work, or function. Exhibits that are easy to understand are the most persuasive, so we often use diagrams of the brain to explain how the different parts of the brain function.

Enlargements of actual CT or MRI scans of your injured brain can show the specific locations of injury, and 3D exhibits can be used to overlay the areas of injury with the affected lobes of the brain, showing the impact on your brain function.

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Signs and Symptoms of a Traumatic Brain Injury

The effects of a brain injury can vary from person to person. Some may experience severe symptoms, whereas others will experience none at all. Among the most common signs and symptoms of a TBI are:
  • Blurred or double vision
  • Difficulty concentrating or speaking
  • Difficulty walking or coordinating fine movements
  • Dizziness
  • Excessive fatigue
  • Excessive sleepiness
  • Immediate and persistent headache
  • Loss of consciousness
  • Memory loss
  • Seizures
  • Tremors
  • Vomiting or feeling nauseated
If you experience any of these symptoms, we recommend you seek medical attention right away.

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