Traumatic Brain Injury Attorney

The human brain has been called the last uncharted territory by scientists, and when its safety is compromised, disaster can strike. Traumatic brain injury is an epidemic in the United States; in fact, experts estimate that up to 1 million head injuries occur each year, accounting for nearly 35 percent of all injury-related deaths.

In the United States, most brain injuries are caused by:

•     Falls: elderly persons and young children are at greatest risk for this type of TBI, which is estimated to comprise 28 percent of all traumatic brain injuries
•     Car crashes: 20 percent of all TBIs take place due to motor vehicle accidents, with more motorcycle riders than auto passengers suffering from TBI.
•     Striking events: these events occur when the head is struck by or against an object, including many concussions and other sports-related injuries. This category makes up 19 percent of all traumatic brain injuries.
•     Assault: shockingly, a good 11 percent of all TBI originates from assaults, many of which involve firearms.

Military personnel, athletes, the very young and very old, and those with substance abuse problems are all at higher risk for traumatic brain injury, which can cause symptoms as varied as paralysis, personality changes, headaches, memory and concentration problems, and cognitive difficulties. Many TBIs are untreatable and can cause financial and physical havoc for the victim and his or her family.

If you or a loved one has been injured by a traumatic brain injury, you’re probably confused, upset, and stressed. But you also have legal rights — and a personal injury attorney can help you collect the compensation you deserve for your injury. A TBI settlement or verdict can pay for current and future medical care, make up for lost wages, and even start to compensate you for emotional loss and pain and suffering. The first step? Finding a personal injury lawyer with traumatic brain injury experience.

Divorce and Family Law

The breakup of a family can cause both emotional and financial stress, but we can ease your burden through the legal process. We can advise you of your rights, help you understand what is expected of you, and help you understand what to expect from others (such as a judge), so that you can make the very best decisions for you and your family.

Any adultery or behaviour you want to rely on must be that of the respondent and not of the person who is starting the divorce. It also should have happened in the six months before you separated or at any time after you separated; or in the six months before the divorce application (the “petition”) is filed at court.

Cerebral Palsy Lawyer

Cerebral Palsy isn’t the same for everyone. Symptoms differ from victim to victim, and there is more than one type of Cerebral Palsy. What everyone suffering from Cerebral Palsy shares is this: they have suffered injuries to their brains which have permanently damaged their brain’s ability to control body movement and thinking. In many cases Cerebral Palsy is preventable. It often is caused as a result of oxygen deprivation which occurs while the baby is in the mother’s womb.

Often it is a result of a healthcare provider’s failure to perform a timely c-section, Many times mothers have been diagnosed with hypertension, a placental abruption, and fetal distress, and a c-section is unnecessarily delayed, causing brain damage to the baby. Many victims of Cerebral Palsy were injured during the birth process. Unfortunately, there is no known cure for Cerebral Palsy at this time.

Car Accident Attorney

Drivers of vehicles in Illinois are required to obey the traffic laws, rules and regulations. They are also required to use reasonable care when driving a motor vehicle.

If a driver fails to use reasonable care and as a result of that failure you are injured, then the driver is responsible (liable) to you for those injuries. Serious car and other motor vehicle (collisions) accidents require the guidance of an experienced attorney.

Catastrophic Injury Attorney

Catastrophic injuries are those that leave a life-changing effect on the victim, such as being unable to work, losing the ability to walk, or requiring constant medical attention. Usually, injuries of this magnitude also require significant medical treatment for extensive time. In addition to the victim being seriously injured, the family is greatly impacted as well.

Between learning how to care for their loved one-or even coping with a loss-many are faced with navigating medical bills, support, and more. At The Ferraro Law Firm, our caring Florida catastrophic personal injury lawyers can come alongside you and your loved ones during this time. We relentlessly pursue compensation on behalf of the catastrophically injured and their loved ones, holding negligent parties accountable.

Brain Injury Attorney

Traumatic brain injuries, also know as concussions or head injuries, occur to approximately 1.5 million people in the U.S. each year.

The top three reported causes of brain injuries are car and truck crashes, firearms, and falls. According to federal statistics, young adults and the elderly are at the highest risk of suffering a brain injury.

Adoption Attoney

Are you a step-parent looking to adopt your step-son or daughter?  Are you a Foster Parent looking to adopt the child that has been placed in your home?  Have you been working with a Licensed Child Placing Agency in Indiana and are looking to finalize the adoption process? 

Each situation is different and the steps necessary to complete the adoption process depends on your legal relationship to the child.  Our offices have handled dozens of adoptions from step-parent adoption, to private placement adoption to state-sponsored adoptions.