A traumatic brain injury can be a life-changing event. It is classified as a catastrophic injury. Suffering a traumatic brain injury is likely to drastically change your abilities and lifestyle. Many who sustain a TBI will never be able to return to work, or they may need to take a different, lower-paid position to match their altered abilities. Long-term hospitalization and prolonged stays in rehabilitation facilities are common in these situations. Some people will no longer be able to live independently, and they may need to move into a long-term care facility or hire home health aids to assist with the activities of daily living. TBIs are often sustained in serious motor vehicle accidents, like commercial truck accidents or when a pedestrian is hit by a car. They may also occur at work, particularly in high-risk occupations like construction.
Rathbun, Cservenyak & Kozol LLC understands the devastating impact a traumatic brain injury can have on a person’s life. We will do everything in our power to ensure that you will be able to recover all the compensation you need to cover every expense and loss related to the injury. Whether you are pursuing compensation through workers’ compensation or car accident litigation, our attorneys will do everything in our power to win you the highest possible amount of compensation.
In many personal injury cases, the plaintiff needs only acute care for an injury such as a broken bone. With TBIs, the financial consequences can be much more far-reaching. You may need long-term care due to a compromised ability to perform the normal activities of daily living, like cooking and bathing. You may also find that you will not be able to return to work, or you may be required to take a lower-paid position.
Fortunately, you can be compensated for both future medical care and future – even lifetime – lost wages. These are often the two largest categories of compensation needed in TBI cases. You may also be eligible to recover compensation for noneconomic damages, such as pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment in life.
We will carefully calculate all of your damages so that we can fight for you to receive every dollar you are legally entitled to.
