Brain Injuries

Des Moines Brain Injury, Post Concussion Syndrome Lawyer

A Brain Injury changes life—for both the person injured and for his or her family and friends. Many times a brain injured person has a “Closed Head Injury”, something that insurance companies barely recognized 15 years ago, and some still don’t. Even where a CT Scan and MRI don’t show injury such as a blood clot, there can be micro tears which cause loss of memory, lack of attention span, mood swings, and significant problems with following through on tasks. These are sometimes called “Executive Functions”.

A person who has sustained brain damage may need round-the-clock medical and nursing care for the rest of his or her life, or a lot of understanding and help from family members and friends. The costs of neurological care, MRIs, CAT scans, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, nursing services, physical and vocational rehabilitation are astronomical. While great strides are being made in the treatment of brain injuries, some brain damaged individuals may never recover fully, following the initial diagnosis of Post Concussion Syndrome. A person who has suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury may never be able support  family or work again. The financial effect of a brain injury is tremendous, but it can never equal the emotional and physical effect on the injured person and friends and family.

If you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury due to the negligent acts of another person, you have the right to pursue compensation to cover the medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, future medical treatment and rehabilitation, and other costs. The Berger Law Firm can help. Attorney Peter W. Berger obtained a 4.8 million dollar verdict following a 3 week trial in Polk County, Iowa, for an individual who suffered head injury when her vehicle struck a train cable. Berger Law Firm P.C. has handled many other cases of open and closed head injury that have resulted in significant compensation for clients. Cases are accepted on a contingency basis where attorney fees are a percentage of recovery only if the case is won.

Fill out the contact form on this site or call 515-288-8888, toll free in Iowa at 888-282-8886 for a free consultation. Spanish speaking service is available.

At the Berger Law Firm, Attorney Peter Berger has more than 30 years of experience litigating cases in Des Moines, throughout Iowa, and in other states as a plaintiff's trial lawyer on all types of civil cases as well as prosecuting and defending criminal cases.

Mr. Berger is available to handle all types of brain injury cases, including those resulting from a closed head injury, or those that have caused severe brain damage. He is committed to helping you get compensation for the harm that has been done to your loved one. He will work hard to identify the person or entity responsible for the injury and hold them accountable for their actions.

At the Berger Law Firm, all cases are handled on a personal basis. Attorney Peter Berger takes the time to learn about your loved one's situation and how it has impacted you and your family, and personally handles each case. You will be involved in building your case and determining what path you want to go down to pursue your needs. From skilled settlement negotiations to confident trial work, the Berger Law Firm is ready to do whatever it takes to get what is right for you.  Mediations and Aribitrations are often viable choices available instead of going to trial.  All of those options are carefully considered and explained, with the final decision resting with the client and/or family.

Mr. Berger is available to handle ANY type of personal injury case, including including but not limited to:

• MEDICAL MALPRACTICE: Surgical Errors, Failure to Diagnose, Medication Errors, Misdiagnosis, Birth Injuries
• MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS: Car Accidents, Truck Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Train Accidents, Bus Accidents
• PREMISES LIABILITY: Slip and Fall, Improper Security, Stairway Accidents
• PRODUCT LIABILITY: Defective Car Parts, Defective Toys, Defective Pharmaceuticals and Medications
• ELDER NEGLECT AND NURSING HOME ABUSE

For more information, contact 515-288-8888 or 888-282-8886 for a free consultation.