Why should I take legal action after a traumatic brain injury?

Many of the estimated 1.7 million people who sustain traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) each year sustain significant economic and noneconomic losses as a result of their injury. Fortunately for victims, Maryland state tort law often operates to entitle people who are hurt in accidents caused by the negligence of other people or parties to compensation for these losses. This compensation does not automatically appear in the mailbox after an injury, however, and in many cases, it is necessary for victims to take legal action in order to recover for their losses. For this reason, TBI victims should contact an experienced attorney as soon as possible after an accident occurs.

What Kinds of TBI-Associated Losses are Compensable after an Injury?

One of the main goals of personal injury law is to put the plaintiff into the position in which he or she was prior to an accident caused by someone else’s negligence. When an injury involves a clearly ascertainable loss, such as damage to a piece of property or the loss of a particularly amount of money, determining the compensation due is often relatively easily determined. In cases involving physical injury, however, determining a plaintiff’s loss can become significantly more complicated. Some of the kinds of losses that are often sought in a TBI case include the following:

Medical expenses – People who sustain serious TBIs can often incur hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars in medical expenses. In addition, TBIs can necessitate ongoing medical care for years, if not decades, to come.
Lost income – Many TBI victims are unable to return to their previous employment. As a result, they often lose a significant amount of past and future income due to their injury. Often, it is necessary to employ expert witnesses in order to establish how much a TBI victim would have earned had he or she not been injured.
Loss of quality of life – TBI victims can develop significant cognitive or physical disabilities that may directly impact their ability to enjoy their life to the fullest.
Physical and emotional pain and suffering – Individuals who sustain TBIs in preventable accidents can experience significant physical and emotional pain and suffering due to their injuries.

Placing a monetary value on noneconomic damages like suffering a person has experienced or their inability to enjoy life is a difficult proposition. Fortunately, an experienced lawyer can help establish the value of these kinds of losses and help victims obtain significantly more compensation than they would be able to obtain on their own.

Contact a Baltimore Brain Injury Attorney at The Casper Firm Today to Schedule a Free Consultation

Individuals who have sustained brain injuries in preventable accidents are often eligible for significant compensation, so it extremely important for victims to consult with an attorney to learn about their legal options. In serious cases, a lawyer can help victims obtain significant compensation for their medical expenses, lost income, and other losses they may have incurred. Contact The Casper Firm today to schedule a free case evaluation.