Securing the Future for TBI Victims

Suffering a traumatic brain injury or TBI often results in cruel and heartbreaking losses for the victim as well as their loved ones. These injuries may leave few, if any, external signs of damage. There could be a bruise or cut that heals quickly. However, the damage inside the skull may never fully heal, and the resulting effects can have a permanent impact on quality of life.

When someone suffers a traumatic brain injury because of another person’s irresponsible conduct, then the victim should be eligible to receive compensation to meet their needs for the future, which may be far more extensive than they realize. It is essential to collaborate with medical experts who know how to deliver the most effective treatment and a Tallahassee personal injury lawyer who understands how to secure the resources necessary for a stable future.

At Searcy Denney Tallahassee, we know that TBIs are often underestimated. We’ve seen victims pressured into accepting settlements that do not provide the compensation they need to cover future medical expenses, lost wages, and lifestyle modifications. We also believe that victims and their families should receive compensation to provide at least a small measure of justice for the emotional anguish caused by the aspects of life that have been destroyed. It is our job to fight for that justice effectively and efficiently while victims and their families focus on recovery.

Understanding Traumatic Brain Injuries

In basic terms, a traumatic brain injury consists of damage to the brain that is the result of a force outside the body. These injuries differ from non-traumatic injuries caused by internal forces such as a lack of oxygen, infection, or a tumor.

The trauma that subjects the brain to force can involve a blow to the head, but a TBI can occur even when there has been no contact with the head. That is because the traumatic force can cause the brain to move within the skull, resulting in an injury that occurs entirely within the head, even though it is caused by an external force.

TBIs can be classified in different ways. One distinction is between penetrating TBIs that involve an object infiltrating the skull and non-penetrating TBIs-which are closed-head injuries. In a penetrating TBI, the object that pierces the skull damages surrounding brain tissue, and the damage may be localized. With a non-penetrating TBI, the brain impacts against the skull at the point of the blow, and then the brain often strikes the other side of the skull on the rebound. Damage may affect large portions of the brain’s tissue.

Damage to tissue that results immediately from the impact is frequently referred to as a primary traumatic brain injury. A secondary injury can then occur gradually because of bleeding or other consequences of the primary injury. In many cases, the effects of the secondary injury turn out to be far more devastating, but these effects do not become apparent until days or weeks after the initial injury.

Not all traumatic brain injuries are catastrophic in nature, but it is nearly impossible to determine the full extent of the injuries until considerable time has passed. That makes it important to take all head injuries seriously, get a thorough medical exam, follow the doctor’s instructions, and take steps to preserve your legal rights. An experienced personal injury lawyer at Searcy Denney can assist with these steps, enabling the victim and their family to focus on healing.

Traumatic Brain Injuries Can Occur in Many Ways

People suffer traumatic brain injuries due to a wide range of causes. Any situation that results in a forceful impact on the body can lead to a TBI. Some of the most common incidents that cause traumatic brain injuries include:

• Car accidents
• Falls
• Damage caused by defective products
• Truck accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Animal attacks

It is important to inform the doctor about any symptoms that could be a sign of a traumatic brain injury. This includes headaches, lightheadedness, dizziness, blurred vision, sleep difficulties, mood changes, problems concentrating or remembering, and episodes of confusion or loss of consciousness. Since secondary injuries develop slowly over time, the symptoms may not manifest until long after the initial traumatic impact.
When an incident that leads to a brain injury is caused by the negligence of another person, the person responsible for causing it can be held liable for the effects of the injury, regardless of the type of incident. But it takes extensive evidence to demonstrate causation, and it can be difficult to gather and preserve evidence while you’re focused on dealing with the effects of the injuries. This is a task you can turn over to the team at Searcy Denney. We can focus on building your legal recovery while you focus on physical and mental recovery.

Long-Term Needs After a Traumatic Brain Injury

A traumatic brain injury can have a profound effect on the ability to perform daily functions necessary for work and self-care. It can change the victim’s personality. Rehabilitation may be able to help regain some functions or develop coping skills, but it may require a lifetime of active intervention.

When a TBI interferes with the ability to work, a Tallahassee personal injury lawyer at Searcy Denney can fight to obtain resources to provide for living expenses as well as future medical needs. Our team has extensive experience with these types of injuries, so we know how to assess the cost of future needs. We want to ensure that everyone involved does not underestimate the amount of compensation necessary and appropriate under the circumstances. Additionally, we know how to fight effectively to obtain maximum compensation for the suffering, anguish, and other intangible losses caused by a TBI.

Searcy Denney Understands How to Help After a Traumatic Brain Injury

Even when a traumatic brain injury wreaks havoc on the life of an accident victim, the defense attorneys and insurance company representatives have no shame about doing everything in their power to prevent the victim from receiving a dime. Alternatively, they may trick a victim into trading their rights for a settlement that provides nowhere near enough to address their future needs.

That’s not fair, and the team at Searcy Denney Tallahassee works hard to prevent it from happening. Our personal injury attorneys are dedicated to securing full compensation for TBI victims, enabling them and their families to look to the future with confidence. To schedule a free consultation and explore what we can achieve in your case, please call us at 888-549-7011 or contact us online today.