Brain Injury Lawyers

Founding partner Robert Ross won a remarkable $44.1 million verdict on behalf of a woman who suffered a brain injury due to medical malpractice at a leading Philadelphia hospital. According to The Legal Intelligencer newspaper, it was the largest medical malpractice verdict in Pennsylvania that year. And it remains the largest such verdict the state has seen in years.

With a team of top doctor-lawyers right on staff, the firm has successfully litigated many other seven- and eight-figure cases involving serious brain injury that resulted from medical negligence and sudden trauma.

For example, founding partner Matt Casey recently recovered $32.5 million for brain injuries to a boy that resulted from obstetric malpractice and $29 million and $26.3 million in separate cases involving men who suffered brain injuries.

Recently, founding partner Joel Feller successfully litigated an impressive $14 million settlement on behalf of a child who suffered a brain injury due to a doctor's failure to properly address warning signs from fetal heart monitoring tests.

Other Cases Litigated By Ross Feller Casey's Philadelphia Brain Injury Attorneys Include:

• $22 million verdict for a woman who suffered a brain injury during childbirth
• $20 million recovery for a man who suffered a brain injury due to a delay in diagnosing a stroke
• $14 million recovery for a baby who suffered neurologic injuries
• $13 million recovery for a man who suffered brain damage in a truck crash
• $12 million recovery for a boy who was left brain-damaged after an error during heart surgery
• $10 million verdict for a boy who went into anaphylactic shock, resulting in brain injury caused by an allergic reaction to peanuts. This case drew national attention as the first successfully litigated case in the U.S. in which the plaintiff knowingly ate a known allergen.
• $9.75 million recovery in a Philadelphia brain injury lawsuit for a high school student who suffered catastrophic injuries in a vehicle accident while being transported to an event in a school van.

Injury to the brain, whether sustained due to sudden trauma or medical malpractice, often is devastating for the victim and their family. It may leave a loved one with permanent brain damage or other chronic health issues that require around-the-clock care. It may cause a loss of income for the victim or family members who must become caregivers. The devastating effects of brain and head injuries can last days, months, years, or a lifetime. It may even cause families to lose their loved ones forever.

How Do Brain Injuries Happen, And What Are The Symptoms?

A brain injury, whether it's caused by a fall, a surgical error, a vehicle crash, or a failure to monitor oxygen levels, is often devastating. Victims may face permanent physical, cognitive, or emotional challenges. Some require round-the-clock care, while others lose the ability to work or communicate. Families may suddenly find themselves becoming caregivers, losing income, and navigating a long, difficult recovery.

More than 2.5 million Americans are treated for traumatic brain injuries (TBI) each year. Approximately 85,000 people face long-term disabilities, and nearly 50,000 die from their injuries. Falls are the leading cause of TBIs, followed by blunt trauma and motor-vehicle accidents. In healthcare settings, brain injuries can result from surgical mistakes, anesthesia errors, mismanaged oxygenation, delayed diagnoses, or other preventable medical failures.

Importantly, TBIs do not always require a direct blow to the head. In car accidents, for example, the sudden force of impact can cause the brain to move violently inside the skull, leading to bruising, tearing, or bleeding. A lack of oxygen (known as hypoxia or anoxia) can also cause profound and permanent brain damage.

Some symptoms are obvious: stroke, cardiac arrest, seizure activity, or loss of consciousness. Others are subtle and easy to overlook: headaches, confusion, poor coordination, speech difficulties, personality changes, seizures, or early dementia. If your loved one shows unusual changes after an accident, fall, or medical procedure, it is important to take those signs seriously and seek an evaluation.

Ross Feller Casey has extensive experience litigating cases involving delayed diagnosis of meningitis, oxygen-deprivation injuries in newborns, stroke mismanagement, surgical errors, and traumatic injuries from crashes and unsafe property conditions.

How To Choose The Right Brain Injury Attorney

Finding the right attorney can feel overwhelming when you are worried about your loved one's health and future. Brain injury cases require specialized knowledge, access to qualified medical experts, and the ability to stand up to major hospitals, insurance companies, and corporate defendants.

When looking for a Philadelphia brain injury lawyer, consider:

• Experience with brain injury litigation. These cases are medically complex and require deep familiarity with TBI mechanisms, long-term prognoses, and standards of medical care.
• Proven trial results. Many cases settle, but only firms that win significant verdicts have the leverage to maximize settlements.
• Medical expertise. Ask whether the firm has physicians on staff who analyze medical records.
• Resources to take a case to trial. Brain injury lawsuits often require accident reconstructionists, neurologists, pediatric specialists, rehabilitation experts, and economists.
• Clear communication and support. You should feel that your attorney listens, explains the process, and understands the emotional toll of the injury.

Taking time to ask questions during a consultation, such as how your case will be investigated, who will be involved, and what challenges they foresee, will help you make the most informed decision.

Understanding Pennsylvania's Deadlines For Brain Injury Lawsuits

Pennsylvania generally requires brain injury lawsuits to be filed within two years of the injury. In some cases, the two-year period begins when the injury was reasonably discovered, a critical rule in delayed-diagnosis, surgical-error, and non-immediately-obvious-injury cases.

There are exceptions:

• Minors typically have until two years after their 18th birthday.
• Cases involving foreign objects or concealed medical mistakes may qualify for extended timelines.
• Wrongful death cases follow a separate statutory period.

Missing a deadline can permanently prevent a victim from filing a claim, making it essential to speak with an experienced attorney as soon as possible.

What A Brain Injury Lawyer Does For You

A brain injury lawyer manages every aspect of the legal process so families can focus on care and recovery. At Ross Feller Casey, this includes:

• Conducting a comprehensive medical and factual investigation
• Consulting in-house physicians and independent experts to determine what went wrong
• Gathering medical records, imaging, witness statements, and safety data
• Calculating long-term costs, including future care, rehabilitation, and lost earnings
• Negotiating aggressively with insurance companies
• Preparing every case for trial to ensure maximum recovery
• Handling wrongful death actions when necessary

This structured approach is especially important in TBI cases, where medical evidence can be highly technical, and injuries often require lifelong support.

Get Help From A Philadelphia Brain Injury Attorney

Ross Feller Casey's nationally recognized brain injury lawyers have the skill, experience, and medical insight necessary to take on the most complex and catastrophic cases. Whether the injury was caused by medical malpractice or an accident, our attorneys can evaluate what happened, explain your rights under Pennsylvania law, and determine whether you have a viable claim, even if the injury occurred in the past.

All brain injury cases are handled on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless the firm secures a financial recovery.

If your loved one has suffered a brain injury or if you suspect one, please contact our office for a free consultation with a Philadelphia brain injury attorney. Ross Feller Casey proudly represents brain injury victims throughout Pennsylvania.

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