A traumatic brain injury is unlike almost any other injury.
The damage is often invisible on the outside. Symptoms may not appear for days or weeks. And the people closest to you may struggle to understand why you are not simply getting better.
At Ogg, Murphy & Perkosky, P.C., our Pittsburgh brain injury lawyers understand what TBI survivors and their families are actually going through, and we fight to make sure the legal system reflects the true weight of that experience.
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when a sudden blow, jolt, or penetrating force disrupts normal brain function.
TBIs are classified by severity, from mild concussions to severe injuries with permanent consequences, but even injuries classified as “mild” can have significant and lasting effects on a person’s life.
Common types of TBI our attorneys handle include:
The type and location of a brain injury determines what symptoms a person experiences and what kind of long-term care they may require.
Our attorneys work with neurologists and medical specialists to fully understand the scope of your injury before any settlement discussions begin.
If your brain injury was caused by someone else’s negligence, call (412) 471-8500 for a free case evaluation.
Brain injuries can result from nearly any accident involving sudden impact or trauma to the head.
In the Pittsburgh area, TBI claims most commonly arise from motor vehicle accidents, including car, truck, and motorcycle crashes; slip and fall accidents on unsafe property; construction site accidents involving falls or falling objects; bicycle and pedestrian accidents; nursing home falls caused by inadequate supervision; and medical malpractice.
In every case, our first task is to investigate the cause of the injury thoroughly, identifying all parties whose negligence contributed, so that no source of accountability or compensation is overlooked.
We have spent more than 40 years representing seriously injured people throughout Pittsburgh and Allegheny County.
One of the most dangerous aspects of a TBI is that symptoms are not always immediate or obvious.
After an accident, adrenaline can mask pain, and cognitive symptoms may take days or weeks to emerge fully.
If any of these symptoms appear after an accident, even one that seemed minor at the time, seek medical attention immediately.
A prompt diagnosis both protects your health and preserves critical evidence for your legal claim.
If you experienced any impact to your head in an accident, watch closely for:
Serious TBIs can permanently alter nearly every dimension of a person’s life.
Survivors may face ongoing cognitive difficulties, problems with memory, attention, and decision-making, that affect their ability to work and manage daily responsibilities. Relationships often suffer as personality changes and emotional dysregulation become part of life after injury.
Some survivors require in-home care or assisted living for years, or permanently.
This is why calculating the full value of a brain injury claim requires more than adding up current medical bills.
Our attorneys assess projected future medical costs, the long-term impact on earning capacity, and the full human cost of the injury, including pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life, before recommending any settlement.
If your TBI was caused by another party’s negligence, you may be entitled to recover compensation for a broad range of losses, including:
Brain injury cases are among the most medically and legally complex personal injury claims.
Insurance companies routinely dispute TBI severity, arguing that symptoms are exaggerated, pre-existing, or unrelated to the accident.
Prevailing against those arguments requires attorneys who understand the medicine, the evidence, and the tactics. At Ogg, Murphy & Perkosky, P.C., we have the experience and depth to handle that challenge.
Our attorneys have been serving brain injury victims in Pittsburgh for more than 40 years, recovering hundreds of millions of dollars for our clients.
We work with leading medical professionals to document the full scope of your injury and fight for a result that truly reflects what you have lost.
TBI symptoms are not always obvious right after an accident. Headaches, memory problems, difficulty concentrating, mood changes, and sleep disturbances can all signal a brain injury. If you experienced any blow or jolt to the head in an accident, seek medical evaluation immediately, even if you feel relatively okay.
Yes. Delayed symptom onset is common with TBIs. What matters is documenting the connection between the accident and your symptoms. An attorney can help you build the evidence needed to support your claim even when symptoms emerge later.
It depends on the severity of the injury, the cost of medical treatment, including future care, and the impact on your ability to work and live your life. Our attorneys work with medical and financial specialists to calculate the full value of your losses before any settlement is considered.
This is a common tactic. Insurance companies frequently dispute TBI severity to minimize payouts. Our attorneys counter these arguments with medical evidence, expert testimony, and documentation of how the injury has actually affected your daily life.
Some cases settle within months; complex cases involving severe injuries or disputed liability can take longer. Our attorneys keep you informed throughout the process and work to resolve your case as efficiently as possible without sacrificing the compensation you deserve.
Given the complexity of TBI cases and the tactics insurance companies use to minimize them, having an experienced attorney significantly improves your ability to recover full and fair compensation. Contact Ogg, Murphy & Perkosky, P.C. for a free evaluation.
Yes. Brain injuries can result from violent shaking, whiplash forces, or sudden deceleration, even when the head never makes contact with a surface. This is common in car accidents and falls where the brain is jolted inside the skull. If you experienced a sudden impact or rapid movement of the head in an accident, a brain injury is possible even without visible trauma.
If you or a loved one suffered a traumatic brain injury in Pittsburgh or anywhere in Allegheny County, the attorneys at Ogg, Murphy & Perkosky, P.C. are ready to help.
TBI cases are among the most complex and high-stakes personal injury claims, and they require a legal team with the depth of experience to match.
For more than 40 years, our Pittsburgh brain injury lawyers have been standing up for injury victims against insurance companies that routinely undervalue these claims. We understand the medicine, we know the tactics, and we are prepared to fight for every dollar you deserve.
