Types of Traumatic Brain Injuries
TBIs range from mild concussions to severe brain damage:
- ✓Concussions: Mild TBIs that may cause temporary symptoms
- ✓Contusions: Bruising of brain tissue
- ✓Diffuse Axonal Injuries: Widespread damage from rotational forces
- ✓Penetrating Injuries: Objects entering the skull
- ✓Hypoxic/Anoxic Injuries: Damage from lack of oxygen
Long-Term Effects of TBI
Severe TBIs can result in permanent changes including: cognitive impairment (memory, concentration, reasoning), personality and behavioral changes, physical disabilities (motor function, coordination), sensory problems (vision, hearing), emotional disorders (depression, anxiety), and seizure disorders.
Calculating TBI Compensation
Brain injury compensation must account for both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages include medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, lost wages, and reduced earning capacity. Non-economic damages cover pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life.
Proving TBI Damages
TBI cases require extensive medical documentation and expert testimony. Neurologists, neuropsychologists, and rehabilitation specialists help establish the extent of injury and future needs. Life care planners project lifetime medical and care costs.