Did you suffer a traumatic brain injury in Washington, DC?
You are not alone.
Indeed, according to one Centers for Disease Control study, DC has the fifth highest rate of TBI related disability in the United States.
And in a 2004 survey about the health of adults residing in Washington DC, 22% of respondents stated that they had experienced a concussion or head trauma at some point in their lives. At the time of the survey, this percentage translated to 98,000 adult DC residents.
If you or a family member are suffering from the lifetime consequences of TBI, our experienced brain injury lawyers can help you get the justice and compensation you deserve.
With over 40 years experience advocating for brain injury survivors, our partners Shana De Caro and Michael V. Kaplen have a unique understanding of the complexities of brain injury law.
And unlike many Washington DC brain injury law firms we are fully prepared to go to court to ensure you receive full and fair compensation for your brain injury.
Watch the video below to find out how we prove TBI in court.
Contact us today for a free consultation.
Common Causes of Traumatic Brain Injury in Washington DC
Nationally, the leading causes of traumatic brain injury are:
- Falls (47%)
- Blunt impact (15%)
- Motor vehicle crashes (14%)
While TBI causes in the general DC population are likely to be similar to the national figures, a 2009-2010 survey of 199 homeless individuals in DC revealed a high prevalence of TBI (64.8%), with the largest individual cause of injury being fights/assaults (36.2%).
Source: http://www.nchv.org/images/uploads/DC_TBI_Report.pdf
Community Support For Washington DC Brain Injury Survivors
The Brain Injury Association of Washington DC (founded in 2007) meets on the third Wednesday of every month from 5:30-7:30 PM at the National Rehabilitation Hospital, 102 Irving St, NW Washington, DC.
The Association can be contacted via telephone 202-659-0122 or on their website http://www.biadc.org/
Which Areas Of Washington DC Do We Cover?
Our brain injury attorneys can accept brain injury cases throughout Washington DC, including: Anacostia, Adams Morgan, Capitol Hill, Columbia Heights, Congress Heights, Ivy City, Logan Circle, Dupont Circle, Mount Vernon Square, National Mall, Georgetown Foggy Bottom, H Street Corridor, Petworth, Shaw, Woodley Park, Penn Quarter, Chinatown, and the U Street Corridor.
We’re Ready To Represent You In Your Washington DC Brain Injury Case
De Caro & Kaplen help individuals in Washington DC who have suffered a TBI receive full and fair compensation for their injuries.
It’s why we’re known as The Brain Injury Law Firm®.
Our highly trained, experienced, and compassionate brain injury lawyers will guide you through the process from start to finish.
And as we work on a contingency basis, there are no up-front costs when you hire us. Our fee is completely dependent on successfully recovering compensation for you.