What Are the Most Common Types of Brain Injuries From Car Accidents?

Car accidents are one of the top causes of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the country. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), motor vehicle crashes are among the top five causes of TBI-related hospital visits. Tragically, they are also a leading cause of TBI-related deaths. When you or someone you love is the victim of a car accident-caused brain injury, it is a good idea to talk to an attorney as soon as possible to ensure your right to seek full compensation is protected.

Brain injuries from car accidents may range from mild concussions to severe and permanent damage. This can mean an uncertain future of mounting medical costs, continuous therapy, and ongoing physical and emotional challenges. You may find it difficult to perform everyday tasks or to return to your regular job and routines. At the same time, many car collision brain injury victims feel overwhelmed by the complexities of the legal system and are uncertain about how to advocate for their rights.

No one should have to face the daunting experience of seeking brain injury compensation alone. If you or a family member has suffered a brain injury in a car accident, Mandell, Boisclair & Mandell is here to help. Call us at 401-273-8330 to schedule your complimentary case review and learn more. Based in Providence, our brain injury attorneys serve all nearby areas of Rhode Island and Massachusetts, including Pawtucket, Lincoln, and Woonsocket.

Levels of Brain Injury

The TBI symptoms listed below are among the most common. They are far from the only symptoms of brain injuries from car accidents. Any time your head is struck in a car accident, it is important to undergo a full medical evaluation as soon as possible. It can take hours or even days for symptoms of brain injury to materialize. Tragically, when not addressed promptly, damage may prove irreversible.

The three levels of Brain Injury are:

Mild TBI

Often referred to as a concussion, mild TBIs can still have serious and life-altering consequences, such as:

• Headaches
• Dizziness
• Difficulties concentrating
• Mood swings
• Sensitivity to lights and/or sound

Most concussions resolve over time with proper medical care, but symptoms can progress and do lasting damage when not treated.

Moderate TBI

Moderate TBI may result in all of the symptoms of a concussion. It may also produce symptoms such as:

• Loss of consciousness
• Confusion
• Memory loss
• Loss of balance or coordination

Moderate TBI typically requires more involved emergency and long-term medical care. In addition to immediate surgical intervention and stabilization, ongoing rehabilitation may be required to make the best recovery.

Severe TBI

Severe TBI may include all of the symptoms of concussion and moderate brain injury. It may also come with:

• Prolonged unconsciousness or coma
• Convulsions and seizures
• Aggression and loss of self-control
• Personality changes

Individuals with severe TBI often need adaptive devices, ongoing assistance, and round-the-clock monitoring and care. Recovery, if possible, may take years. Some survivors will not be able to regain even a portion of their previous abilities.

How Much Does It Cost to Recover From a Brain Injury?

Brain injuries from car accidents may come with a substantial financial burden. The lifetime cost of care for a single traumatic brain injury can cost tens of millions of dollars, depending on the severity. These costs may include:

• Emergency care and hospitalization
• Surgeries, follow-up care, and medication
• Physical and occupational therapy
• Psychological counseling and mental health services
• Home modifications and adaptive equipment
• Long-term or in-home nursing care

On a broader scale, the CDC estimates that the combined direct and indirect costs of TBIs in the United States reach billions of dollars every year. These figures account for both the medical expenses and work interruptions that accompany TBI. They do not take into account your pain and suffering or how the injury may impact your prospects, health, and happiness now and in the future.

Victims of brain injuries from car accidents should not have to face these costs alone. Mandell, Boisclair & Mandell can conduct a full review of your case to highlight your damages and calculate their worth. We are prepared to take viable cases as far as necessary to fight for every penny you deserve.

Who Pays for Brain Injury Damages?

In Rhode Island, the party or parties responsible for an accident can be held accountable for any damages. Victims of brain injuries from car accidents may be entitled to pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, physical pain, psychological distress, and much more. This is true even if you played a role in causing the crash. However, in those cases, the damages you are awarded will be reduced by the percentage of fault you are assigned.

At Mandell, Boisclair & Mandell, our lawyers conduct careful and thorough investigations into brain injuries from car accidents. By uncovering all underlying causes, we can better determine liability and fight for the comprehensive compensation you deserve. You should never be forced to bear the financial burden of someone else’s dangerous or negligent behavior.

When to Call a Brain Injury Lawyer

When you sustain a serious injury in an accident you did not cause, you should talk to an attorney as quickly as possible. You only have three years from the date of a car accident to begin a personal injury claim. Waiting longer than this will likely limit your choices for seeking compensation.

Equally important, insurance companies may make quick settlement offers and try to coerce you into taking them. When you do this, you waive your right to seek compensation through legal action. Engaging a lawyer quickly protects you from these tactics by forcing insurance to deal with your attorney for negotiations—which typically results in a more substantial outcome.

Your lawyer will investigate your accident to identify the liable parties, accurately calculate your damages, and fight for the compensation you are due. This may be obtained through settlement negotiations or a jury trial, making it important that you choose an attorney who is proven in both situations.

The lawyers at Mandell, Boisclair & Mandell are dedicated to helping victims of brain injuries from car accidents get justice. Experienced negotiators and proven litigators, we have secured a number of significant settlements and verdicts for our clients. If you have suffered a TBI in a motor vehicle collision, we are here to listen to your story, provide clear advice, and assist you in seeking the compensation your injury demands.

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