Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Injury Lawyer
Your brain is one of your body’s most complex organs. No two brain injuries are the same, and the effects vary significantly depending on the severity of the accident and injury. While one victim may have a mild headache that subsides over time, another may experience a lifelong loss of essential cognitive functions. A Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) can leave victims and their families physically, emotionally, and financially devastated.
If you or someone you care about has suffered a TBI due to someone else’s negligent actions, an experienced personal injury lawyer. At Benchmark Injury Law, our team of traumatic brain injury lawyers and case managers are passionate about making sure brain injury victims receive the maximum amount of compensation available for the losses they have endured. Our skilled legal team is dedicated to being a pillar of support as you recover from your injuries, and will be a tireless advocate for justice on your behalf.
Common Causes of Brain Injuries
A brain injury could occur from any accident that causes trauma to the head. Some common causes of brain injuries include:
Assault and battery
Sports accidents
Workplace accidents
After trauma to your head, it is critical to see a doctor as soon as you can. Even if you do not exhibit symptoms right away, your injury could become more severe over time if you are not appropriately treated. Additionally, the insurance company may use your failure to seek prompt care as an excuse to deny or devalue your claim.
Symptoms You May Experience After Suffering a Traumatic Brain Injury
TBIs have different classifications and symptoms according to the severity of the injury. If you experienced head trauma during your accident, you might have a mild, moderate, or severe TBI. Each type of TBI may exhibit the following symptoms:
Mild: A mild TBI can also be referred to as a concussion. This may or may not be associated with loss of consciousness at the time of the head trauma, and may last a few days, to years.
Moderate: If you lose consciousness at the time of the head trauma for a significant period of time, you may have a moderate TBI. Those with a moderate TBI may experience symptoms like mood swings, attention deficit, and memory problems for several months or years.
Severe: Victims of a severe TBI typically fall into a coma following the accident. They may experience limited mobility, abnormal speech, and behavioral issues when they wake. Additionally, they could have permanent brain damage.
Whether you experience a mild, moderate or severe brain injury, you may have grounds to file a claim for compensation. Our experienced brain injury attorney at Benchmark Injury Law will help you build a case, and hold the responsible party or parties accountable for your injuries.
How a Traumatic Brain Injury May Impact Your Daily Life
For most brain injury victims, the road to recovery is long and strenuous. Making a full recovery could take several years. In some worst-case scenarios, victims could experience severe symptoms for the rest of their lives. Those who suffer from a moderate to severe TBI may have to endure extended hospital stays, rehabilitation, and daily frustration with their change in cognitive abilities. Some TBI victims may even lose their ability to complete basic, daily tasks, and could require full-time care.
On top of the physical and emotional strain, victims may find themselves financially devastated, as well. While all of this is occurring, the responsible party or parties may try to deny any responsibility for the suffering they have caused. At Benchmark Injury Law, our team of brain injury lawyers is committed to fighting for justice on your behalf so you can focus solely on your healing and recovery. Our team of traumatic brain injury lawyers will fight tirelessly to help ensure you receive the maximum amount of compensation available for your claim.
Speak to a Premier Brain Injury Attorney at Benchmark Injury Law
A traumatic brain injury can leave victims physically, emotionally, and financially debilitated. If you or a family member has suffered a TBI, you have the legal right to pursue compensation for your losses. Benchmark Injury Law is a personal injury law firm with a unique and values-based approach to helping clients. Our team is committed to ensuring brain injury victims receive the justice they are owed. The team of traumatic brain injury attorneys is dedicated to developing solid relationships with clients, prioritizing client service and the client’s individual needs, to deliver the best possible result.
Call us today at 844-BIG-WINZ (844-244-9469) or fill out our contact form to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with our dedicated traumatic brain injury lawyer.
Frequently asked questions
Can brain-injury symptoms appear later?
Some symptoms may develop or become noticeable after an incident. Seek medical advice about any changes in memory, concentration, mood, balance, or headaches; an online page cannot diagnose an injury.
What can help document a traumatic brain injury?
Follow-up records, test results, treatment recommendations, and notes about changes in daily activities may help describe the effects. A qualified clinician determines diagnosis and treatment.
Why might a brain-injury claim need time to evaluate?
The medical outlook and day-to-day effects may take time to understand. Any legal evaluation depends on the evidence, care, and applicable law; no outcome should be assumed before review.
What records should I organize for a traumatic brain injury matter?
Useful records may include medical and follow-up records, test results, treatment recommendations, and notes about daily changes. Keep available documents in their original form when practical, and do not put your safety at risk to collect them.
Should I wait until I have every record before asking about a traumatic brain injury matter?
Not necessarily. Note which records you have, which are missing, and who may hold them. An initial review can identify additional information, but it is not legal advice for your specific situation.
Does one detail determine the outcome of a traumatic brain injury matter?
No. For example, symptoms that appeared later or are not visible to others may matter, but its significance depends on all the evidence and applicable rules. An individual review should consider the full context.
What consequences may be relevant in a traumatic brain injury matter?
A review focuses on the legal questions and practical effects raised by the situation. Some civil matters may involve documented medical or financial effects; others turn on procedures or agreements. What is relevant depends on the facts and law.
Does every traumatic brain injury matter follow the same process?
No. The process may depend on the type of matter, jurisdiction, parties, and applicable documents. A case-specific review can clarify the relevant steps without assuming one procedure fits every situation.
Is there one deadline for every traumatic brain injury matter?
There is no single deadline that applies to every case. Timing may depend on the law, jurisdiction, parties, and type of claim; ask promptly about your specific circumstances.
Does contacting Benchmark create an attorney-client relationship for a traumatic brain injury matter?
No. An initial conversation does not by itself create an attorney-client relationship. Representation, scope, and fees must be expressly agreed before the firm accepts a matter.
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