Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer in Philadelphia, PA Serving Clients Nationwide

Traumatic brain injuries affect nearly 2.8 million Americans each year. When a TBI is caused by someone else’s negligence, the recovery process often involves significant medical costs, lost income, and long-term care needs. At Feldman Shepherd, we help TBI survivors and their families hold wrongdoers accountable while pursuing the full compensation required to support their health, financial stability and quality of life.

Traumatic Brain Injury Overview

Understanding Traumatic Brain Injuries How We Help Trusted Advocacy FAQs

What Is a Traumatic Brain Injury?

A traumatic brain injury can occur when a sudden impact, force, or penetrating object damages the brain and interferes with how it functions. While some TBIs may initially appear minor, their effects can be anything but. Survivors may experience lasting challenges with balance, memory, concentration, communication, mood, behavior, and other essential parts of daily life.

Common causes of traumatic brain injuries include:

Car Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents
Pedestrian Accidents
Truck Accidents
Workplace and Construction Site Accidents
Defective Products

How Feldman Shepherd Traumatic Brain Injury Attorneys Can Help

Traumatic brain injury cases demand a legal team that understands both the complex medicine and everyday consequences of brain trauma. Feldman Shepherd pairs seasoned trial attorneys with an in-house physician/attorney and a nurse/attorney to evaluate high-stakes TBI claims, including cases involving delayed diagnoses, disputed causation, severe cognitive changes, and long-term care needs. We bring the resources required to investigate the cause of your injury, consult with leading medical and technical experts, compile clear and decisive evidence, and prepare every case for trial from day one.

Our notable results include:

$26 million settlement on behalf of two occupants in a vehicle who were rear-ended by a speeding truck in a construction zone. One person died and the other sustained a devastating traumatic brain injury.
$9.75 million settlement for a man who suffered significant orthopedic and neurological injuries, including a traumatic brain injury which has left him permanently disabled, when he was struck on Interstate 80 in Illinois by a tractor-trailer owned and operated by K&B Transportation, Inc.
$2.5 million recovery for a man who developed dizziness, disorientation, memory lapses, and was later diagnosed with a traumatic seizure disorder (i.e., epilepsy) and a mild traumatic brain injury months after a motor vehicle accident with a tractor-trailer in which he struck his head but was not otherwise injured. The defense vigorously defended the case, claiming that a minor head injury without a loss of consciousness could not cause a traumatic seizure disorder.
$2 million pre-suit settlement for a 63-year-old pedestrian who sustained a traumatic brain injury and multiple orthopedic injuries when he was struck by a box truck while walking in a crosswalk. The settlement was for the defendants’ maximum available liability insurance.
$1.52 million binding arbitration award for a client injured in a low-speed collision with minimal vehicle damage, who did not lose consciousness, or experience dizziness at the scene, or immediate memory problems. She later developed headaches and, months after the accident, was diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome and mild traumatic brain injury, supported by neuropsychological, neurological and biomechanical experts that we retained who linked her condition to the accident.

Focused Advocacy for the Challenges Ahead

At Feldman Shepherd, we understand that a traumatic brain injury can disrupt every aspect of life — impacting memory, mobility, employment, and personal relationships. Choosing a legal team after a TBI is a major decision, and we appreciate the trust our clients place in us during this difficult time.

Our TBI attorneys work to recover full compensation for the entire range of losses that follow brain trauma. This includes emergency care, diagnostic testing, future rehabilitation, in-home care, lost earning capacity, pain and suffering, and emotional harm. Throughout your case, we maintain clear communication and approach our work as a true partnership. Even after your case is resolved, we’ll be there to help you with crucial financial planning.

While every traumatic brain injury case presents unique legal and medical circumstances, you can count on our hard work, attention to detail, creative lawyering, and compassionate, determined advocacy as we pursue the maximum compensation needed to help you meet the challenges ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions Spinal Cord Injuries

I did not hit my head or lose consciousness. Can I still bring a traumatic brain injury lawsuit?

Yes. You can still pursue a lawsuit because brain injuries often occur from violent jolting or whipping motions without a direct impact to the skull. Many serious traumatic brain injuries involve late-onset symptoms and occur without any initial loss of consciousness.

How do you calculate the lifelong financial cost of a traumatic brain injury?

We determine these long-term costs by working with medical, rehabilitation, and financial experts to create a personalized Life Care Plan. This plan estimates the future costs of ongoing medical care, therapy, cognitive rehabilitation, medications, in-home assistance, and other services and accommodations you may need throughout your life.

Can my spouse recover compensation for the impact my traumatic brain injury has had on our marriage?

Yes. In many personal injury cases, a spouse may bring a separate claim for loss of consortium to recover for the impact the injury has on the marital relationship. When someone suffers a traumatic brain injury, changes in cognition, personality, or behavior can affect companionship, intimacy, and shared responsibilities, making the injury a loss for the entire family — not just the injured person.