How do I know if I have a TBI case?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 1.7 million people sustain traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, each year in the United States. These injuries can be extremely serious and generally occur after a blow or jolt to the head causes injury to the brain in such a way as to disrupt normal brain function. TBIs have the potential to leave victims with extremely serious medical complications that may affect their ability to function on a daily basis. In fact, some TBI patients are unable to earn a living through work or even to live independently. Other times, a TBI may ultimately lead to the death of the victim; in fact, it is estimated that annually over 52,000 TBI victims pass away from their injury. For this reason, it is extremely important for people who have sustained a TBI to retain qualified and experienced legal counsel immediately.

Accidents Caused By Negligence Are Often Compensable

Under Maryland law and Washington, D.C. law, people who are injured by the negligent acts or omissions of other people or parties are usually able to recover compensation for the injuries and other damages they sustain. Negligence occurs when a person fails to use the degree of care that would ordinarily be exercised by a reasonable person in the same or similar circumstances. The course of conduct that would be considered “reasonable” is highly dependent on the context of the situation or circumstances in which an accident occurred. Some of the kinds of negligent conduct that could potentially result in a person sustaining a traumatic brain injury include the following:

Failing to clean up a liquid spill in a commercial establishment;
Exceeding the posted speed limit;
Failing to manage or remove accumulations of snow or ice that are present on property open to the public;
Failing to warn visitors of a non-obvious hazard;
Driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs;
Medical mistakes;
Defective sports equipment design, manufacture, or marketing;
Defective vehicle design, manufacture, or marketing;
Distracted driving;
Failing to stop at a stop sign; and
Using improper building materials.

The kinds of negligence that have the potential to cause a TBI are many and negligence can arise in a wide variety of circumstances. The most effective way for individuals who have sustained a TBI to determine whether they have a legal claim is to discuss their case with an experienced attorney as soon as possible.

Contact The Casper Firm Today to Schedule a Free Consultation with an Experienced Brain Injury Lawyer

Many people who sustain a traumatic brain injury in a preventable accident are entitled to legal compensation as a result of their injuries. In serious cases, the recovery obtained in a TBI case is necessary to ensure that a victim’s basic financial needs are met in the future. Establishing that your case was the result of negligence can be a complicated task, so it is important for victims to consult with an attorney as soon as possible after an accident occurs. To schedule a free consultation with one of our traumatic brain injury lawyers, contact The Casper Firm today.