Brain Injury Lawyer in Pittston & Wilkes-Barre, PA

A brain injury can change everything while looking like nothing at all. Many people walk away from a crash or fall with no visible wound, a normal CT scan and a doctor's note that says "concussion," only to struggle for months with headaches, memory problems, mood changes and trouble concentrating at work. Joyce, Carmody & Moran is a Pittston law firm that helps people with brain injuries, and their families, throughout Luzerne and Lackawanna counties.

Why brain injury claims are different

The injury is often invisible. Standard CT scans and MRIs can be normal even when the brain has been injured. Insurers often point to those normal scans to argue nothing is wrong.

Symptoms can take time to show. Headaches, fogginess, sleep problems and irritability may build over days or weeks. See delayed symptoms after an accident.

The proof comes from specialists and the people around you. Neurologists, neuropsychological testing and the observations of family members and coworkers often tell the real story.

Your tort option matters. With limited tort, you generally need a "serious injury" to recover for pain and suffering. A brain injury that affects how you think, work or live can meet that standard. See limited tort vs. full tort.

Signs worth taking seriously

• Headaches that won't go away or keep getting worse

• Trouble remembering, concentrating or finding words

• Dizziness, balance problems or sensitivity to light and noise

• Changes in mood, irritability, anxiety or depression

• Sleeping much more or much less than before

If symptoms get suddenly worse, such as repeated vomiting, confusion or weakness on one side, get emergency care right away.

Brain injury cases we help with

• Concussions and traumatic brain injuries from car, truck and motorcycle crashes

• Head injuries from falls on ice, stairs and unsafe property. See who is liable for a slip and fall.

• Pedestrians and cyclists struck by vehicles. See pedestrian accidents.

• Construction and workplace head injuries. See construction accidents.

• Children with head injuries. See child injury claims.

What a claim can include

• Medical care, therapy and cognitive rehabilitation, now and in the future

• Lost wages and reduced ability to earn

• Pain, suffering and loss of life's pleasures. See how pain and suffering is valued.

• Emotional effects such as anxiety and depression. See PTSD and emotional distress.

• Loss of consortium for a spouse. See loss of consortium.

What you and your family can do now

• Follow up with your doctor, and ask about a referral to a neurologist if symptoms continue.

• Keep a simple daily journal of symptoms and what you can't do.

• Ask family members to write down changes they notice.

• Avoid long gaps in treatment. See gaps in medical treatment.

• Don't settle before the full picture is clear. See should you accept the first offer?

For more, see concussions and brain injury after a Pennsylvania accident and catastrophic injuries.

What it costs to talk to us

Brain injury cases are typically handled on a contingent-fee basis: the attorney's fee comes from a recovery, and if there is no recovery there is no attorney's fee. Clients may still be responsible for certain case costs depending on the outcome and the written fee agreement, which we explain before you sign.

Where we help

We help people with brain injuries in Pittston, Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, Hazleton, the Back Mountain and throughout Luzerne and Lackawanna counties. See all areas we serve.

Talk it through with someone local. If you or someone you love has a brain injury after an accident, call our Pittston office at 570-602-3560 or request a free consultation. We'll review what happened and explain your options, with no cost for the first conversation and no obligation.