Choose An Experienced Massachusetts Brain Injury Lawyer

Breakstone, White & Gluck, P.C. has extensive experience handling personal injury cases for brain injury survivors and their families.

If you or a loved one suspect a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or head injury, see a doctor immediately. Prompt access to medical tests such as MRIs can make a critical difference in your quality of life.

If you have already obtained medical treatment and know a traumatic brain injury exists, it’s important to establish a medical plan and obtain a qualified personal injury lawyer to access the financial resources you need for future care.

The Boston law firm of Breakstone, White & Gluck can assist you. With over 80 years combined legal experience, we help traumatic brain injury survivors obtain the long-term care they need to move forward in recovery. We have obtained numerous awards of $1 million or greater in personal injury cases.

Traumatic Brain Injury Can Result from:

• Medical Malpractice
• Anesthesia During Surgery
• Slip and Falls
• Sport Injuries
• Motor Vehicle Accidents
• Workplace Accidents
• Physical Assault
• Product Malfunction

• Loss of consciousness
• Vision changes (blurred vision or seeing double, inability to tolerate light, blindness, loss of eye movement)
• Dizziness and balance problems
• Coma or semi comatose state
• Paralysis and difficulty moving body parts
• Slow pulse
• Slow breathing rate with increase in blood pressure
• Spinal fluid (looks like water) coming out of the ears or nose
• Vomiting
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Ringing in ears
• Difficulty with thinking skills (memory problems, poor judgment, inability to pay attention)
• Loss of bowel control or bladder control
• Body numbness or tingling

1. Go to a local emergency room for your injuries.
2. Document any symptoms in a notebook. If you are caring for a loved one, watch out for the symptoms listed above.
3. Obtain the necessary tests. First, listen to your doctor's recommendation for tests. Then specifically ask about MRI scans, CT scans, Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and a Single Photon Emission Computerized Tomography (SPECT).

What Damages are Available in Brain Injury Cases?

Depending on the severity of a brain injury, the liable party may be responsible for compensating medical expenses, pain and suffering, and lost wages - past and future. Estimating ongoing medical expenses requires a thorough review by health care experts and the brain injury attorney.

There may be several liable parties and vary depending on the details of each injury. The list of possible liable parties includes employers, drunk drivers, individuals involved in criminal acts, medical professionals, property owners and many more.

Here are a few examples of the brain injury cases handled by Breakstone, White & Gluck.

Medical Malpractice - Anesthesia Complications, Severe Infant Brain Injury - $7,500,000 Details

Anesthesia Malpractice - Brain injury and wrongful death- $2,040,000 Details

Car Accident - Head on collision, traumatic brain injury - $477,989 Details

Ski Accident - Resulting in traumatic brain injury - $800,000 Details

When to Contact a Brain Injury Lawyer
Contact a lawyer as soon as you suspect a brain injury. Breakstone, White & Gluck, a Boston personal injury law firm, has extensive experience handling complex personal injury cases and will make a strong argument for you. We combine our experience with an comprehensive network of medical experts and have obtained numerous awards of $1 million or greater to help victims rebuild their lives. Contact us today at 617-723-7676 or through our form.