Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can be debilitating. While mild to moderate damage can heal with adequate medical care, a severe TBI can cause permanent physical or mental impairments.
You should take any brain injury seriously. And while seeking immediate medical treatment is crucial to your long-term health, working with an experienced personal injury attorney can be just as important if someone else is responsible for your TBI. Being proactive is essential to pursue the compensation you need for your medical bills and other expenses.
What is a Traumatic Brain Injury?
A traumatic brain injury results from a blow or bumps to the head. A TBI can also occur if an object penetrates the skull and damages the brain. This external force causes the brain to jostle inside the skull, leading to nerve fiber tears, bleeding, or bruising.
Typically, the brain swells in response to the initial trauma. Additional bleeding and decreased blood circulation can occur due to the swollen brain tissue pushing against the skull.
Without prompt and proper treatment, swelling can deplete the brain of the oxygen it needs to function. Brain cells start to die, affecting the organ’s critical functions.
What is the Most Common Traumatic Brain Injury?
A concussion is the most common type of TBI. Concussions occur when the head receives a sharp blow or moves rapidly back and forth.
Other common types of traumatic brain injuries include:
- Contusions – A cerebral contusion is a brain bruise or mild bleeding on the brain. It often accompanies a concussion.
- Brain hemorrhages – A brain hemorrhage is uncontrolled bleeding in tissue within the brain. Bleeding can also occur in the area around the brain.
- Intracranial hematoma – A hematoma results from blood pooling outside the blood vessels. Blood can collect in the brain, under the brain’s protective layer, or between the brain and the skull.
- Diffuse axonal injury – A diffuse axonal injury is one of the most severe types of TBI. It occurs when the brain twists or shakes inside the skull, causing microscopic tears in the axons — the long connecting fibers in the brain.
Compensation in Traumatic Brain Injury Cases
By filing an insurance claim or lawsuit, you can seek compensation for your injury to cover losses like:
- Medical bills
- Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other rehabilitation costs
- Lost wages
- Lost earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Physical impairment
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Mental anguish
What is the Average Settlement in a TBI Case?
A settlement is a sum of money agreed upon by opposing parties outside of court. If a settlement cannot be reached in a traumatic brain injury case, it could then go to trial, where a judge or jury renders a verdict deciding whether the victim should receive compensation. If the court rules in favor of the victim, it then determines the monetary award the defendant must pay.
Most settlements are private. It’s impossible to say what an average settlement figure for a TBI might be since each case is unique and insurance companies may use different methods to calculate settlement figures.
Brain injury settlements also depend on specific factors. Typically, more severe TBIs lead to higher compensation. You should pursue an amount of money that can compensate you for your accident-related costs.
Just like settlements, past jury verdicts cannot guarantee the amount of compensation you may recover in a TBI lawsuit. However, an experienced brain injury lawyer can look at past results as a guide when coming up with an estimated value for your case.
Contact an Experienced Brain Injury Lawyer Today
The trusted attorneys at Demas Law Group can help you pursue maximum compensation for your losses after a traumatic brain injury. Our law firm has over 25 years of experience fighting for accident victims in Sacramento and a track record of success that highlights our dedication to justice. Contact us today for a free consultation.
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