Brain Injury
Chicago Brain Injury Lawyer
Did you or someone you love suffer a brain injury because of another person’s careless or reckless behavior? A serious brain injury can affect your health, career, and independence — sometimes for life. You shouldn’t have to face the financial burden alone.
At Amana Law, our Chicago brain injury lawyers fight to help injured victims pursue compensation for medical treatment, lost income, long-term care needs, and pain and suffering. Our team, led by attorney Mo Ibrahim, has decades of combined experience representing people whose lives were turned upside down by catastrophic injuries.
If you or a family member suffered a brain injury in Chicago, IL, we’re ready to help you understand your rights and options. Reach out for a free consultation, or contact us through our Contact page
anytime.
Why Hire Amana Law on a Brain Injury Case?
Brain injury claims are complex. Insurance companies know these cases are expensive, and they often work hard to limit payouts.
Having an experienced legal team matters.
When you hire Amana Law, we:
- Investigate the accident and gather critical evidence
- Identify every party that may share responsibility
- Consult with medical specialists, life-care planners, and financial experts
- Calculate the full cost of your losses — both now and in the future
- Deal directly with the insurance companies so you don’t have to
- Prepare your case for trial when settlement offers aren’t fair
Our goal is simple: protect your future and hold negligent parties accountable.
Understanding Brain Injuries
A brain injury can occur when the brain is damaged by trauma, lack of oxygen, disease, or another force inside the body. Some brain injuries heal over time — others change a person’s life forever.
There are two main categories of traumatic brain injury (TBI):
Closed-Head Injuries
The skull remains intact, but the brain is shaken or jolted inside the skull. Concussions are the most common type, but they can still be serious.
Open-Head Injuries
A foreign object penetrates the skull, damaging brain tissue. These injuries can be life-threatening and often require emergency surgery.
Types of Brain Injury Cases We Handle
The brain is incredibly delicate, and damage can occur in many different ways. At Amana Law, we represent clients with:
- Concussions and post-concussion syndrome
- Contusions (bruising of the brain)
- Diffuse axonal injuries
- Skull fractures and penetrating injuries
- Brain hemorrhages and intracranial bleeding
- Coup-contrecoup injuries
- Cerebral edema (brain swelling)
- Oxygen-deprivation injuries (hypoxia/anoxia)
- Stroke-related injuries
- Birth-related brain injuries
If a brain injury affected you or a loved one, contact us as soon as possible. We can begin preserving evidence while you focus on recovery.
Are Brain Injuries Common?
Unfortunately, brain injuries happen far more often than many people realize. Millions of Americans experience some form of brain trauma every year. While many are mild, others lead to disability, long-term therapy, or death.
Even a “mild” injury deserves medical attention — symptoms sometimes worsen over time. If you have questions, speak with a doctor first, then reach out to us to review your legal options.
Warning Signs of a Possible Brain Injury
Symptoms don’t always appear immediately. In some cases, they emerge hours — or even days — later.
Watch for:
- Loss of consciousness
- Memory problems or confusion
- Persistent headaches
- Nausea or vomiting
- Dizziness or blurred vision
- Sensitivity to light or noise
- Slurred speech
- Changes in personality or mood
- Problems with balance or coordination
- Ringing in the ears
- Difficulty concentrating
- Sleep disturbances
- Changes in taste or smell
If any of these appear, seek medical care right away. Prompt treatment can prevent complications.
Long-Term Consequences of Brain Injuries
No two brain injuries are alike. Severity, location, and cause all play a role in how someone recovers.
Potential long-term effects may include:
- Difficulty thinking, remembering, or concentrating
- Mood swings and personality changes
- Loss of speech or difficulty understanding language
- Limited mobility or paralysis
- Vision and hearing problems
- Seizures
- Loss of independence
- Coma or permanent vegetative state
- Wrongful death
Because the impact can be devastating, it’s essential to have an attorney who understands both the legal and medical complexities of brain injury claims.
Common Causes of Brain Injuries
Brain injuries can occur in almost any type of accident.
We frequently represent clients hurt in:
- Car, motorcycle, and truck accidents
- Slip and fall accidents
- Pedestrian and bicycle crashes
- Bus and rideshare accidents
- Construction and workplace incidents
- Swimming pool and drowning accidents
- Sports and recreation injuries
- Defective product accidents
- Medical negligence
- Assaults and violent acts
- Dangerous property and negligent security cases
If another party’s negligence caused the injury, we’ll work to hold them accountable.
What Is My Brain Injury Case Worth?
Brain injury cases often involve significant financial and emotional losses. The value of your claim depends on many factors, including:
- Cost of emergency treatment and hospitalization
- Surgery, therapy, rehabilitation, and ongoing care
- Ability to return to work — and in what capacity
- Need for home modifications or daily assistance
- Impact on independence, relationships, and quality of life
- Emotional trauma and suffering
- Strength of the evidence and liability issues
We often work with medical and economic experts to help project lifetime costs so nothing is overlooked.
Compensation Available for Brain Injury Victims
Depending on the case, you may be entitled to compensation for:
- Medical expenses (past and future)
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Long-term care and specialized therapies
- Assistive devices and home assistance
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress, depression, and anxiety
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of independence
- Loss of consortium in qualifying cases
Our role is to document these losses clearly — and fight to ensure insurers take them seriously.
Deadlines for Filing a Brain Injury Lawsuit in Illinois
In most situations, Illinois law gives injured victims two years from the date of the injury to file a lawsuit. Some cases have exceptions — particularly those involving medical malpractice or injuries discovered later.
Missing the deadline can permanently bar your claim, so it’s wise to speak with an attorney as soon as possible.
Speak With a Chicago Brain Injury Lawyer Today
If you or a loved one suffered a traumatic brain injury in Chicago, IL, you don’t have to navigate the legal system alone. Amana Law is here to guide you, answer your questions, and fight for the financial recovery you deserve.
Schedule your free consultation today — call 708-620-2222.