The Long-Term Costs Of A Traumatic Brain Injury
Brian O Sutter
Brain Injury
Most people will never dream of having to face an accident and the many different issues that it can create for you. And when it comes to accidents, few are as dangerous as a TBI. Traumatic Brain Injury, or TBI for short, can be devastating. Not only can it leave the injured person struggling to regain their life, but it can make it harder for their friends and family as well. The reason is obvious – a TBI can lead to problems with motor functions, bodily functions, thinking, memory, and more. Often, those who are injured will never be able to fully recover to their old selves, and if they do, it is often only after a long, difficult journey. Along the way, the costs will add up quickly and those who are dealing with a TBI will need to know what to expect to ensure that they are able to plan for and make a full recovery – financially as well as physically.
Just take a look at some of the numerous costs of a TBI to see how detrimental it can be to your financial future – and why you need the help of professional traumatic brain injury lawyers in order to get your compensation.
• Medical Costs – The most pressing issue will obviously be that of medical bills. These can quickly reach thousands of dollars, but what is easy to overlook is the fact that medical costs can continue for decades in a TBI case. Ongoing care and physical therapy can quickly lead to bills that the average person just can’t handle.
• Lost Wages – Medical bills are only the first way that you’ll be financially impacted by a TBI. Lost wages can often be just as devastating. Missing any time from work can make it hard to pay any bills, let alone your medical ones. But then, combine the fact that wages can be lost for decades since the TBI often makes it hard for the person to return to work, and it becomes clear that you need to really focus on getting a solid number for compensation.
• Earnings Potential – Lost wages are one thing. But beyond them is the fact that earnings potentials can be lost as well. For example, if someone was potentially in line for a promotion over the next year and the TBI caused them to lose that capability, what are the real costs there? This is a factor that is often overlooked, but that should be given very close attention.
• Family Impact – What kind of impact will the TBI have on the loved ones of those who are hurt in an accident? Paying for travel to and from the home of their loved one, helping with medical care, missing hours at work, and many other issues can all increase the costs of the TBI by impacting not only the person injured, but all of those around them as well.
And these points don’t even factor in other potential amounts such as compensation for pain and suffering or punitive damages. Each aspect of these costs need to be considered carefully since it can have a direct impact on your ability to fully recover after an accident.
Our team works directly with financial experts and medical professionals to arrive at a settlement amount that includes all of the points above and more. Then, we can use that amount to start working towards a negotiation that works for you and will help you find a brighter future. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you get the restitution you deserve.