Sustaining even a “mild” traumatic brain injury (TBI) may require a great deal of medical care, rest, and lifestyle adjustments in order to heal. Moderate and severe TBIs may result in semi-permanent or permanent damage that can affect virtually every aspect of a person’s life.
Many adjustments that TBI patients need to make in the wake of suffering injury can be costly. Medical treatment, physical and occupational therapy, time taken away from work, etc. all impact the finances of TBI patients and their families. This reality is one of the primary reasons why it’s so important for TBI patients to speak with an experienced personal injury lawyer as soon as they can after getting hurt. If another party can and should be held responsible for the costs associated with a patient’s injuries, there is no reason why that patient and their family should bear the financial and emotional burdens associated with those costs.
When Are TBI Scenarios Legally Actionable?
As an experienced brain injury lawyer – including those who practice at The Law Offices of Barry P. Goldberg – can explain in greater detail, TBI victims are generally well-situated to file a personal injury lawsuit when their injuries were caused (totally or in part) by another’s negligent, reckless, or intentionally dangerous conduct.
In order to prevail in a personal injury lawsuit, a TBI victim must ordinarily prove that they were owed a legal duty of care by any defendant named in their case. They must then prove that this duty of care was breached as a result of the defendant’s negligence, recklessness, or intentionally dangerous actions or inactions. They must finally prove that it was the defendant’s breach that led to their injuries.
This is a complex set of legal elements and variations of this standard may apply under certain circumstances. It’s okay if you’re not yet sure of whether you have strong grounds upon which to file legal action. An experienced attorney can evaluate the ins and outs of your case and assess whether you’re likely owed significant compensation at this time or not. Meeting with an attorney will allow you to clarify your situation, your rights, and your options.
Moving Forward
There are few situations in life more overwhelming than sustaining a serious injury. Understand that you don’t have to navigate the legal and financial aftermath of your TBI alone. Working with an experienced attorney can help to take significant stress off of your shoulders. The knowledge that a skilled lawyer is advocating on behalf of your best interests will allow you to focus your energy on healing.
Additionally, the knowledge that a savvy attorney is doing all they can to maximize your compensation can bring you some peace of mind. The costs associated with recovering from a TBI can be staggering. Allowing a lawyer to do all they can to secure you the compensation you’re owed can help to ensure that you and your family aren’t burdened by these costs moving forward.