Brain injuries often occur when individuals are involved in an accident that includes a forceful impact to the head or that severely shakes the head. These issues often occur in severe car accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip-and-fall accidents, construction accidents, and even inappropriate or negligent medical treatment. This injury is typically referred to as a Traumatic Brain Injury or TBI. Because the brain controls the primary functions of the body, these injuries can be extremely traumatic and may come with life-altering changes. If you have suffered this type of bodily harm, you can rely on a Miami traumatic brain injury lawyer to manage your injury claim.
A traumatic brain injury can lead to serious setbacks, but it doesn’t have to cause long-term financial hardships. When you partner with the Law Office of Alexander Alvarez, you gain support from a trusted team of attorneys who bring decades of combined experience.
We can gather evidence and pursue compensation through negotiations or litigation when necessary. Our law firm has received numerous awards and recognition from Florida Legal Elite, Super Lawyers, and America’s Top 100 Attorneys.**
Every brain injury has the potential to alter the personality, thought processes and emotional life of the victim. Depending on the seriousness of the traumatic brain injury, a person may experience balancing issues, damaged vision, loss of memory, paralysis, and even vegetative coma. One of the more common injuries related to the brain is a subdural hematoma (brain hemorrhage). A hematoma is essentially a collection of blood caused by bleeding from a blood vessel.
As the bleeding continues, pressure to the brain increases that may ultimately affect brain function permanently. Symptoms include headaches, confusion or weakness to a particular part of the body. Often, surgical intervention is needed to avoid catastrophic injury or wrongful death.
When someone suffers a blow or impact to the head, serious bodily harm can result. This injury is typically referred to as a Traumatic Brain Injury or TBI. Because the brain controls the primary functions of the body, these injuries can be extremely traumatic and may come with life-altering changes. Given the high volume of traffic in and around Miami, collisions are a leading cause of head injuries.
In 2024, Miami-Dade County recorded exactly 60,000 motor vehicle crashes and collisions along South Miami Avenue, Rickenbacker Causeway, and other busy streets, which lead to life-altering injuries. Violent crime is another common cause of TBIs. Miami has a violent crime rate of 2.933 per 1,000 residents in a normal year, and assailants can face assault charges and civil liabilities at the same time.
In 2025, unintentional falls resulted in 659,876 emergency department visits and 94,639 hospitalizations statewide, according to the Florida Department of Health. Falls in downtown Miami, Brickell, Wynwood, and elsewhere in Miami can lead to questions about liability and fault. No matter the cause of your personal injury, you can rely on the Law Office of Alexander Alvarez, PA, to provide you with focused support and guidance every step of the way.
Florida Senate Chapter 381.78 establishes an 18-member advisory council to provide support to residents who have suffered a TBI. Florida Statute § 95.11 gives those who have suffered from a TBI due to someone else’s negligence two years after the injury date to file a personal injury and general negligence claim.
The costs of a serious accident can continue long after you leave the hospital. You may miss weeks or months of work, require follow-up care, or find that an injury prevents you from returning to the same job. A personal injury claim can account for these losses as well as medical bills, pain and suffering, property damage, and future care.
Determining what you are owed requires looking at how the accident has affected your life and finances. Our attorneys can calculate your current losses, estimate future expenses, and seek compensation from the person or company responsible for your injuries. A fair settlement or court verdict can reflect the tangible and intangible losses you suffered.
Brain injury claims are highly complex and should be handled by an attorney with the proper experience in such cases. To learn more about cases involving traumatic brain injuries, complete our online contact form and schedule your free consultation with the Law Office of Alexander Alvarez.
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