Traumatic brain injury
Assaults and other trauma may cause concussions, hemorrhage, diffuse axonal injury, or lasting cognitive impairment.
NOAH WERKSMAN · MERSON LAW, PLLC
New York Brain Injury Lawyer
A brain injury can change a life. Noah represents people and families facing lasting neurological harm caused by trauma, medical negligence, or birth complications.
Noah Werksman, Esq.
Trial lawyer at Merson Law, PLLC
Licensed in New York, Pennsylvania, California, and Arizona.
Meet Noah ↗$950,000 settlementFor a child who sustained a permanent brain injury at birth arising from negligent medical care in New York.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What happens next?
- Your inquiry is submitted privately to Noah’s intake team at Merson Law.
- The team reviews your request and follows up about your situation and possible next steps.
- If further review is appropriate, Noah can discuss the records needed and whether representation is available.
You do not need every record before reaching out. Avoid sharing detailed medical or abuse history in this initial form.
NEW YORK REPRESENTATION
What these cases can involve.
A brain injury case requires more than naming a diagnosis. The evidence should connect the event to the neurological injury and document its effect on cognition, behavior, work, education, relationships, independence, and future care needs.
ISSUES TO INVESTIGATE
Medical and surgical negligence
Delayed diagnosis, medication errors, anesthesia complications, untreated stroke, hemorrhage, infection, or failures to protect oxygenation may cause or worsen brain injury.
Birth-related brain injury
Inadequate fetal monitoring, delayed delivery, maternal infection, oxygen deprivation, stroke, and failures during neonatal care may result in permanent neurological injury.
Hypoxic and anoxic injury
Cardiac arrest, airway emergencies, respiratory failure, drowning, and delayed resuscitation can deprive the brain of oxygen and cause widespread damage.
Subtle and evolving symptoms
Memory loss, headaches, fatigue, personality change, balance problems, impaired judgment, and difficulty concentrating may persist even when an injury is not immediately visible.
Lifetime needs and damages
A serious brain injury may require therapy, attendant care, educational support, lost-income analysis, home modifications, and a life-care plan addressing future needs.
Evidence matters.
So does timing.
Important evidence may include medical records, incident reports, photographs, video, witness information, staffing records, policies, and communications. The available claims and deadlines depend on the facts, the responsible parties, and when and where the conduct occurred.
Speaking with a lawyer promptly can help identify what should be preserved and which legal deadlines require attention.
Discuss your situation with Noah ↗COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions.
What symptoms can follow a brain injury?
Symptoms may include headaches, dizziness, memory problems, confusion, fatigue, mood or personality changes, sleep disturbance, speech problems, seizures, weakness, and impaired coordination.
Can there be a brain injury if an initial scan is normal?
Some brain injuries are not visible on an early CT or routine imaging. Diagnosis may depend on the history, symptoms, neurological examination, later imaging, and neuropsychological or other specialist evaluation.
What evidence helps prove the full impact of the injury?
Medical records, imaging, neuropsychological testing, therapy records, school or employment records, testimony from family and coworkers, and expert analysis may document changes in function and future needs.
How are future damages evaluated?
The analysis may include future medical treatment, rehabilitation, therapies, attendant care, equipment, housing needs, lost earning capacity, and the injury’s effect on daily life. The necessary proof depends on the severity and prognosis.
THE NEXT STEP
A focused conversation about what happened.
Share the basic timeline, the people or institutions involved, and how the injury has affected you or your family. You do not need to have every record before reaching out.
An initial conversation does not create a lawyer-client relationship or guarantee representation or a particular result.
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