Doctors once viewed concussions as minor injuries—a headache for a few days followed by a full recovery. Medical research now shows concussions, or closed-head trauma, are serious injuries that could cause long-term brain damage. Research also reveals that multiple traumatic brain injury (TBI) accidents are cumulative.
If you have had more than one serious concussion or other head trauma, the effects do not simply go away. They could build on one another and lead to a lifetime of disability. A traumatic brain injury attorney could help you recover compensation if you have suffered multiple traumatic brain injury accidents in Montgomery due to someone’s negligence and need long-term care.
Montgomery athletes often face repeated traumatic brain injuries from sports-related incidents, particularly with football. Returning military personnel also commonly suffer from them, especially those who have served in active combat. This kind of trauma could cause:
A degenerative brain disease called chronic traumatic encephalopathy may develop after multiple head impacts. Medical professionals have diagnosed this disorder in professional football players, boxers, and others.
If a car accident or an assault in Montgomery has caused a TBI after you have already suffered one in the past, you may experience any or all of these delayed effects. If so, you may need legal help from a lawyer to pursue the compensation from negligent parties that you need to care for yourself and your family. You may be able to recover both economic and non-economic damages in a TBI case.
Economic damages cover losses you could readily calculate from receipts and invoices. These include:
They may also account for future medical costs if your condition requires additional treatment.
Non-economic damages compensate you for how your injury has affected your quality of life. These may include pain and suffering, emotional trauma, and loss of enjoyment of life.
These damages often require expert testimony to prove. A personal injury attorney could work with doctors who could explain how your condition will progress over time and why you may need additional care in the future. If you require other assistance, such as home care or remodeling, we could engage specialists to justify including it in your settlement.
At the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown, we are committed to giving your case the attention it deserves. You could call us at any time, day or night, to follow up on your case. With a proven track record of recovering the settlements clients need for long-term care, our firm could provide the dedicated support your case requires.
We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you do not pay until we settle or win your case. The initial consultation is free. Call us today to schedule an appointment for a case review on multiple traumatic brain injury accidents in Montgomery.