Whitney Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer
Whitney Traumatic Brain Injury Attorney
Brain injuries are among the most common and one of the most potentially dangerous forms of personal injuries that occur. If you believe that you may have sustained significant brain damage after a car accident or workplace incident, be sure to promptly contact a Whitney traumatic brain injury lawyer about the strength of your case.
Countless clients have entrusted the well-equipped law professionals at Easton & Easton to secure them a fair and maximum compensation payout after their personal injury accidents. From mild to catastrophic injuries and subsequent damages, our skilled attorneys handle numerous types of legal issues, including claims of medical malpractice, wrongful death, traffic accidents, premises liability claims, and more.
What Constitutes a Traumatic Brain Injury?
A traumatic brain injury is damage sustained within the brain after a traumatic accident, as opposed to non-traumatic means, like health complications that were not caused by physician error. Examples of traumatic accidents or circumstances include:
- Motor vehicle collisions
- Sports-related injuries
- Damage from military combat or other occupational hazards
- Falling incidents
- Objects falling from above
- Instances of violence and assault
- Medical malpractice errors
The resulting brain injuries from these types of accidents can vary in severity and the specific areas affected. Traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, may be mild to moderate to severe. All TBIs can cause the victim physical pain/discomfort in addition to affecting their various brain functions. These can impact their cognitive, emotional, and behavioral abilities. Some TBI symptoms are obvious immediately following the accident, while others may take much longer to notice.
It’s wise to see a medical professional after any significant accident or injury in Whitney, Nevada. They can examine you to see if you have any signs of brain damage. Many TBIs have the potential to worsen and cause other serious health complications to develop. It’s also crucial to monitor any symptoms or new signs that you may have brain damage that wasn’t apparent until some time after your accident. If you’re experiencing persistent headaches, nausea, or cognitive issues after an injury, seek medical treatment right away.
How Much Is a Settlement for TBIs?
Every injury claim is going to go differently and result in different compensation payouts. The specific factors of each case will have a bearing on the potential settlement, such as:
- The type of accident that led to the injury
- The age and health of the injured person prior to the accident
- How severe the brain damage and other concurrent injuries are
- The degree of negligence by the responsible party
- Whether the victim was partially at fault and to what degree
If the defendant’s attorney can prove to the court that the injured party is at least somewhat responsible for the accident that resulted in their injury and damages, the victim will either receive a reduced settlement or be disqualified from compensation. Nevada abides by the doctrine of modified comparative negligence in cases of personal injury. Under this principle, victims can still receive compensation if they are not more than 50% at fault for the incident.
In cases of shared fault, the plaintiff’s settlement payout is reduced by the percentage that they’re deemed responsible for the injurious accident. Additionally, settlements will generally be larger if there are long-term or permanent injuries, as many TBIs are, and if the victim is young and was previously in good health. The type of accident also influences how the court will view the case; for example, medical malpractice claims tend to be compensated more than car crashes.
FAQs
Q: How Long Does It Take to Recover From a Severe Traumatic Brain Injury?
A: People with mild TBIs will likely recover from their most significant symptoms within a few weeks or months following the injury. Older TBI survivors may take longer to heal. Moderate brain damage can require patients to receive rehabilitative therapies to help their recovery progress, taking several months to a year to resolve the majority of their symptoms.
Severe TBI survivors are more likely to need long-term or lifelong treatment, but they can potentially recover most of their brain functionality within a couple of years.
Q: What Is the Long-Term Prognosis for a TBI?
A: Depending on the severity of the traumatic damage that an injury inflicted on the person’s brain, the prognosis (how a disease is anticipated to progress) of their TBI will differ. Moderate to severe TBIs are more likely to have significant symptoms that persist for several months or years. The severity and persistence of the symptoms can decrease with proper treatment, such as consistent rehabilitative therapies, ultimately improving the patient’s functionality and quality of life.
Q: What Are Signs of Traumatic Brain Injury?
A: There are several signs that you may have a TBI. If symptoms persist or begin to worsen, or new symptoms develop, consult with a physician right away. Examples of TBI symptoms include, among others:
- Ringing ears
- Blurred or double vision
- Headaches
- Nausea or vomiting
- Difficulty thinking or concentrating
- Issues with speech
- Loss of consciousness
Q: Is a TBI a Permanent Disability?
A: The permanence of a TBI’s effects on the person’s level of brain functionality will vary from case to case. Many symptoms of brain damage are possible for individuals to recover from, with proper and consistent treatment, within a few months to a couple of years. However, permanent brain damage, such as cell death, can result in long-term issues that may improve over time, but full recovery is unlikely.
Q: Is It Hard to Get Disability for a TBI?
A: Typically, it’s not difficult to qualify for Social Security disability benefits if your TBI is relatively significant. It may be harder to prove that you qualify if your brain injury is moderate or mild. The Social Security Administration recognizes the symptoms and dysfunction that accompany a TBI as a qualifying disability if it meets certain criteria or if the effects meet the criteria for severe mental decline.
Get the Injury Settlement That You’re Entitled To
The skilled and knowledgeable attorneys at Easton & Easton are ready to discuss your injury claim with you and answer any questions you may have about the legal process. You can also be comforted by the fact that a compassionate, experienced lawyer can guide you along every step of the way. Schedule a consultation with our team today.
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Doug and Matt Easton have each been chosen as one of The Best Lawyers in America for Plaintiff's Personal Injury Litigation. Best Lawyers lists attorneys who have earned selection through exemplary legal work that attracts the notice of their colleagues. Lawyers cannot buy their way onto this list.
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