PERSONAL INJURY LITIGATION
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY & CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT LAWSUITS
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can completely disrupt the delicate neural pathways that govern who we are, how we think, and how we move. Science classifies them as mild, moderate, and severe. However, no two brain injuries are the same and symptoms can be quite different between people who have brain injuries, depending on pre-existing health conditions, the specific parts of the brain that were injured and the extent of those injuries.
Because these complex injuries can put you at a greater risk of near-term secondary brain injuries, and then dementia later in life, they can be thought of as a disease process, rather than a traditional traumatic injury like a broken arm or leg. The physical, emotional, and financial strain of managing lasting cognitive impairments can quickly become overwhelming.
Stag Liuzza helps individuals and families across Louisiana navigate mild, moderate, and severe TBI injuries, to secure the compensation required, sometimes that means enough money for lifetime of specialized care.
What is traumatic brain injury litigation?
Traumatic brain injury litigation involves pursuing personal injury lawsuits against at-fault drivers, corporations, and property managers whose reckless or negligent actions caused a catastrophic head injury. These legal claims demand full financial recovery for extensive neurological treatment, long-term cognitive therapies, lost earning capacity, and the profound, invisible impacts of living with a permanent brain impairment.
Holding a massive insurance provider or negligent corporation accountable requires deep legal resources and an unshakeable strategy. With the right legal representation, you can file a claim to recover your losses and secure the financial stability your family needs to move forward.
At Stag Liuzza, we recognize that insurance companies routinely attempt to settle brain injury claims quickly and for a fraction of their true worth before the full extent of the long-term damage is even fully understood. We do not accept lowball offers that leave families financially stranded down the road. Our team works to ensure that you get the compensation that you need and deserve.
THE SPECTRUM OF TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES
Brain injuries vary wildly in how they manifest, and insurance companies frequently try to downplay “mild” cases to avoid paying fair settlements. At Stag Liuzza, we understand the distinct clinical realities of the entire TBI spectrum:
Mild TBIs and Concussions
Even a seemingly minor concussion can leave a victim with debilitating symptoms that last for weeks, months, or even a lifetime. Post-concussion syndrome can cause chronic migraines, vertigo, blurred vision, and extensive missed time at work. While these short-term symptoms may eventually resolve for some, unfortunately not everyone recovers from a mild traumatic brain injury.
Moderate to Severe TBIs
When a head injury is moderate or severe, the damage to the brain can be permanent. These catastrophic injuries alter cognitive thinking, disrupt short- and long-term memory, impair physical mobility, and can even cause permanent personality changes and emotional instability. In the most severe cases, victims require around-the-clock medical support just to perform baseline daily functions like eating or bathing for the rest of their lives.
MAXIMIZING RECOVERABLE COMPENSATION FOR TBI ACCIDENTS
Pain, and Suffering
Reduced Quality of Life
ELIGIBILITY
Identifying Liable Parties in Head Injury Cases
According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls from elevated heights and motor vehicle crashes remain the primary drivers of TBI-related hospitalizations. Proving liability in these complex scenarios requires establishing four strict legal pillars:
- Duty of Care: The at-fault party had a legal obligation to act reasonably (e.g., a truck driver following highway regulations or a business maintaining reasonably safe walkways).
- Breach of Duty: They failed in that obligation; for example: through reckless driving, poor safety protocols, or neglecting to maintain property.
- Causation: The specific failure was a substantial factor in causing the accident or impact.
- Damages: The incident was a substantial factor in causing the victim’s traumatic brain injury.
Whether your injury stemmed from a commercial trucking collision, a maritime deck accident, an industrial site disaster, or a severe hazard on a commercial property, our firm uncovers the evidence needed to establish these pillars.
NAVIGATING LOUISIANA'S STRICT LEGAL TIMELINES
While our goal is always to secure a fair settlement that fully covers your lifetime care needs without the stress of a prolonged trial, we prepare every single case for the courtroom from day one. This aggressive approach is critical because Louisiana has an incredibly short window for taking action.
Under Louisiana Civil Code, personal injury claims are bound by a strict two-year statute of limitations (called the prescriptive period in Louisiana). Thus, you have a limited window from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit before losing your right to pursue compensation forever.
Because of this time limitation, and the fact that evidence disappears quickly, securing experienced legal guidance immediately following an accident is paramount to preserving vital black-box data, corporate safety logs, and medical evidence.
To learn more about our comprehensive approach to catastrophic trauma, visit our Personal Injury Overview page.
Why Choose Stag Liuzza As Your Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyers?
Stag Liuzza is a nationally recognized personal injury and toxic tort law firm with a reputation for demanding corporate accountability. Our legal team has secured billions of dollars in verdicts and settlements by combining cutting-edge scientific evidence with relentless trial advocacy.
We don’t settle for quick, lowball insurance offers that leave families stranded when long-term complications arise. We work with independent neurologists, neuro-radiologists, physiatrists, vocational rehab experts, speech therapists, life care planners, economists, and others, to accurately assess and present your injuries to the insurance company and, if needed to the judge and jury, so they can understand the true lifetime impacts and costs of your TBI, helping ensure you and your family are fully protected for decades to come.
Brain injury victims who partner with Stag Liuzza benefit from:
- A History of Significant Recoveries: We have the financial backing and experience necessary to go toe-to-toe with major insurance conglomerates.
- Evidence-Driven Litigation: We use the defendant’s own documents and admissions, advanced crash reconstruction, and top medical and industry experts to build your case.
- True Contingency Representation: We operate entirely on a contingency-fee model. You pay absolutely no upfront fees, and we only collect an attorney fee when we successfully secure a payout for you.
- Direct, Local Commitment: We provide elite, national-caliber representation combined with a personal, accessible approach right here in Louisiana.
Results That Speak
In March 2024, 3M finalized a settlement of up to $12.5 billion for U.S. public water suppliers to address PFAS contamination. The agreement covers water systems with current or future detections of "forever chemicals," with funds supporting testing, filtration, and infrastructure improvements.
Jury verdict for property owners whose land was contaminated with radioactive materials from oil and gas operations.
Verdict for pipeyard worker who contracted lung cancer from exposure to Radium-226 and other radioactive materials.
Settlement for commercial auto injury case involving a large insurance company.
No fee unless we win. Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
Meet the Team
With decades of combined experience in environmental law, toxic torts, and complex litigation, Stag Liuzza's attorneys have the expertise to take on the most challenging cases.
Michael G. Stag
CEO & Managing PartnerOver $16 billion in settlements and more than $1 billion in jury verdicts recovered for clients. Pioneered the field of oilfield cleanup litigation. Appointed by judges to leadership for several nationwide litigations.
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Ashley M. Liuzza
COO & PartnerAppointed co-lead class counsel in major environmental cases. Extensive PFAS litigation experience. Helps people who developed meningioma as a result of being prescribed Depo-Provera.
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Merritt Cunningham
PartnerLeads the pharmaceutical and medical device division. Extensive MDL and mass tort experience. Represents thousands of firefighters harmed by PFAS exposure.
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Matthew D. Rogenes
PartnerPartner and trial lawyer. Trial and settlement experience in trucking cases and maritime personal injury. Recently recovered over $20 million for clients.
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