Head Injury Attorneys in Charleston, West Virginia
A traumatic brain injury is devastating, both to the victim and family. The victim is no longer the person he or she once was. The victim may be unable to work at a job or even perform basic tasks. Depression and personality changes can take a serious toll on family and friends. Even a so-called minor brain injury such as a concussion can have serious and long-lasting effects.
At Michael Martin & Associates, we help brain injury victims and their families obtain medical care, rehabilitation services and compensation. In a larger sense though, we help people rebuild their lives. We want to help you obtain the care and compensation you need.
Call us toll free at 888-736-6853 for a free consultation. If we represent you, we will do everything we can to succeed on your behalf.
Coping with the Injury
The effects of a head injury can be subtle and not always obvious.
A mild brain injury can:
- Damage the ability to work or go to school
- Damage short-term memory
- Lead to depression and outbursts of anger
- Affect the victim's coping skills
A person with a moderate brain injury cannot work and has difficulty speaking. Those with severe brain damage need constant care.
When you call our law firm, you will talk to a lawyer who understands the trauma and life-changing impact that a brain injury can have. Michael Martin is a member of the Brain Injury Association of West Virginia and has served on its Board of Directors.
While obtaining compensation is or primary goal, we can also help you find the resources you need to help you learn more about the condition and prepare for the future care of your loved one.
Working with Experts
Our attorneys will document the accident which caused your loved ones head injury, in order to assign liability to the responsible party. We will work with medical experts such as neurosurgeons and neuropsychologists to determine the exact nature of the injury and the care and services the victim needs. We will also place a value on the victim's lost income and the pain, suffering and emotional losses of the victim and family.
Our goal will be to help you obtain compensation, medical care and rehabilitation services the victim needs.
Free Initial Consultation — By Telephone or In-Person
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Located in Charleston, our firm handles head injury cases throughout West Virginia.
