While some people are fortunate enough to make a full recovery after a traumatic brain injury (TBI), unfortunately all too many people are left with permanent injuries that prevent them from holding a job, maintaining friendships, and enjoying life the way they should have prior to their injury.
If you sustained a severe head injury, you might decide it’s time to reach out to a Huntington traumatic brain injury (TBI) lawyer for assistance. Our team at the Underwood Law Office is here to help answer any of your questions and inform you of your legal options.
How a Huntington TBI Lawyer Can Help
Whether your injury occurred in a car accident, a slip and fall accident, or any other type of incident, a traumatic brain injury lawyer can fight for you. The liable party and their representatives have a vested interest in trying to disprove your claims and pay you as little as possible. An attorney can champion your rights by:
- Handling all communications: Whether this means sending a demand letter or responding to settlement offers, a lawyer can serve as a protective buffer between you and the other side.
- Seeking evidence to prove your story: For example, finding out if there is any traffic cam footage that caught the accident on tape, or requesting your medical records to show that you were seriously injured.
- Pursuing damages: In some cases, a pretrial settlement occurs which will save you the effort of going to trial. However, if a pretrial settlement is not reached, a TBI lawyer can then represent you in a trial if needed.
- Keeping you updated: You cannot make smart decisions about your case if you do not know what is going on. An attorney can answer your questions and advise you of your legal options.
For a free legal consultation with a traumatic brain injury lawyer serving Huntington, call (972) 535-6377
Fighting for TBI Damages
It is important to realize that West Virginia state law WV Code § 55-2-12, gives you only two years from the accident date to file a lawsuit after a personal injury. Anyone who files after this deadline is no longer eligible for compensation.
To make sure you have a fair chance of receiving the compensation you need, you might decide it’s necessary to contact a traumatic brain injury lawyer to help you pursue the following:
- Medical expenses: Both immediate treatments like surgery and long-term treatments such as home nursing could entitle you to damages.
- Loss of earning capacity: Permanent injuries could force you to rethink your entire career or give up working altogether.
- Loss of employment: This could mean your boss fired you after the accident, or that you had to quit your job because you are no longer capable of fulfilling your work obligations.
- Pain and suffering: Surviving an accident and a TBI is very stressful, both physically and psychologically. This stress counts toward your total compensation.
- Disability: Traumatic brain injuries can impact both your intellectual and physical abilities. Both qualify as disabilities, even if they are temporary or get better over time.
- Reduced quality of life: Your quality of life has been diminished due to your injuries if you can no longer take care of yourself or your dependents, enjoy certain activities, or spend quality time with others.
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What Counts as a TBI?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are three main types of traumatic brain injuries:
Mild TBI/Concussion
If you were hit in the head, be aware of the following symptoms, as they could be a sign of a concussion:
- Fatigue
- Changes in sleep patterns
- Dizziness
- Irritability
- Nausea and vomiting
- Vision problems, including sensitivity to light
- Trouble concentrating
If you sustain repeated concussions—for example, if you play a rough contact sport—even a mild concussion could become dangerous.
Moderate TBI
The National Institute of Neurological Disease and Stroke (NINDS) says that moderate TBIs may present similarly to mild TBIs. You may experience many of the same symptoms, as well as additional symptoms like:
- Trouble speaking
- Persistent nausea and vomiting
- Persistent headaches
- Seizures
- Confusion
- Weakness in one or more limbs
This similarity in symptoms is why it is so important to seek medical care right away after any blow to the head. It can be very difficult for a layperson to tell if their head injury is mild, moderate, or severe without a professional evaluation, and waiting too long for care could endanger your health.
Severe TBI
After a severe TBI, you could have the same or similar symptoms as a moderate TBI. You would, however, probably need more intensive treatment and rehabilitation for a severe injury versus a mild or moderate one. According to NINDS, treatment for a severe TBI may include:
- Monitoring blood pressure and blood flow
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Physical therapy
- Psychiatric evaluations and treatment
Severe TBIs can be fatal. Surgery may also be necessary to relieve brain swelling, repair shattered skull fragments, and so on.
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Underwood Law Office Is Here to Help
Underwood Law Office has dedicated itself to helping personal injury survivors recover fair compensation and holding negligent parties accountable. We are here to help you with your wrongful death case if you are filing a suit on behalf of a loved one who passed away after suffering a traumatic brain injury, protect your rights from the insurance company, and fight for a fair settlement.
If money is tight for you right now, we have no desire to add to your burden. We work on a contingency basis, so you only have to pay our attorney’s fees after you receive compensation. Do not hesitate to contact us today for a free case consultation.
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