{"id":3017,"date":"2021-05-25T15:46:45","date_gmt":"2021-05-25T15:46:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/?p=3017"},"modified":"2021-05-25T15:46:45","modified_gmt":"2021-05-25T15:46:45","slug":"common-damages-awarded-for-traumatic-brain-injury-accidents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/common-damages-awarded-for-traumatic-brain-injury-accidents\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Damages Awarded for Traumatic Brain Injury Accidents"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

One of the most devastating and disastrous personal injuries a wrongly injured victim can suffer is a traumatic brain injury. Such injuries, also called TBI\u2019s, are often life-threatening, but when they do not end up fatal, they can still leave a victim with long-term or permanent damage to the brain. Unfortunately, accidents that lead to severe brain damages are more prevalent than you can imagine. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 2 and half million people fall victim to a serious brain injury every single year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are your immediate loved one was wrongfully injured in an accident that cause a traumatic brain injury, you are owed compensation for all of your damages and losses. Continue reading to learn what those might be, and how to find the right representation for a TBI accident claim in Indiana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI\u2019s)<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

A TBI is any type of serious injury to the brain. Often times, they are caused by a significant jolt or blunt force trauma. The most common causes for traumatic brain injuries are motor vehicle accidents, construction site accidents, slip and fall accidents, assault, pedestrian and cyclist accidents, and motorcycle accidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The resulting damages and effects of a traumatic brain injury vary on a wide spectrum. Such factors that influence the aftermath of a TBI include the type of injury, severity of injury, area of the brain injured, and much more. Some victims develop short-term symptoms, such as a mild concussion, while others live with symptoms and losses for the rest of their lives, such as motor skill issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common short-term and immediate medical consequences of a TBI include migraines, headaches, dizziness, nausea, trouble focusing, blurred vision, and fatigue. Common long-term or life-long medical consequences often include permanent brain damage, loss of motor skills or control, behavioral changes or mood dysfunctions, and several other types of cognitive disorders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Making a Traumatic Brain Injury Claim<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Traumatic brain injuries do not just go away over time. The resulting damages from a TBI are usually life-long, and\/or require extensive, on-going rehabilitation and treatment. For this reason, the law provides legal relief in the form of compensation for those who were injured by a negligent party and suffered serious brain damages as a result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In order to learn your rights and eligibility for pursing legal action against the wrongful party who injured you or your loved one, you will need to find a skilled and experienced personal injury attorney in Indianapolis, Indiana. They have the knowledge and resources to recover the full and fair settlement or social security disability verdict you deserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common Damages Awarded to TBI Victims:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25b7 Hospital and Medical Bills
\u25b7 Pain and Suffering
\u25b7 Mental and Emotional Anguish
\u25b7 Diminished Quality of Life
\u25b7 Income Loss
\u25b7 Loss of Ability to Perform Same Work Duties
\u25b7 Loss of Ability to Work, Drive, Etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wrongful Death After Brain Injury<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the case that your loved one lost their life as a result of a serious head or brain injury, an accident lawyer can navigate a wrongful death lawsuit so that you can obtain compensation for losses such as household bills, medical expenses, funeral arrangement expenses, burial expenses, lost wages, lost benefits, loss of consortium, and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have you or a loved one recently suffered a TBI in Indiana?<\/strong> Contact the Law Office of Craven, Hoover, and Blazek P.C.<\/a> at 317-881-2700 to speak with a seasoned brain injury lawyer in Indianapolis, Indiana<\/a>. Schedule a free initial case evaluation, today. We serve clients all throughout the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You Should Also Read:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are Future Damages in a Wrongful Death Case?<\/a>
Facts About Traumatic Brain Injuries and Accident Claims<\/a>
What To Do After Sustaining a Serious Head Injury<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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