Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain injuries change lives in an instant. We fight for the long-term resources TBI victims need for treatment and recovery.
Free Case ReviewA traumatic brain injury can fundamentally alter every aspect of a person’s life — their ability to work, communicate, maintain relationships, and perform basic daily tasks. Even a so-called mild TBI, such as a concussion, can cause lasting cognitive and emotional difficulties that are invisible to others but profoundly disruptive to the person living with the injury.
At Maples, Connick & Brendel, we represent TBI victims and their families, fighting to secure the resources needed for treatment, rehabilitation, and long-term care.
Understanding Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries occur when an external force causes damage to the brain. This can result from a direct blow to the head, a violent jolt or shaking of the body, or a penetrating injury. TBIs range in severity from mild concussions to severe injuries resulting in permanent cognitive impairment, personality changes, or coma.
The effects of a TBI can include memory loss and difficulty concentrating, headaches, dizziness, and fatigue, mood changes including depression, anxiety, and irritability, difficulty with speech and language, impaired motor function and coordination, changes in sleep patterns, sensitivity to light and noise, and seizures.
Many TBI symptoms do not appear immediately after the injury. They may develop over days or weeks, which is why medical evaluation after any head trauma is critical — even when the person initially feels fine.
Causes of Traumatic Brain Injuries
The TBI cases we handle most frequently arise from car, truck, and motorcycle wrecks, slip and fall incidents, construction and workplace wrecks, sports and recreational injuries, assaults, and defective products including helmets and safety equipment.
The Challenge of TBI Cases
Brain injury cases are among the most complex in personal injury law. The challenges include proving the extent of the injury, since brain damage does not always appear clearly on standard imaging. Connecting the injury to the wreck when symptoms appear gradually. Quantifying future damages for an injury with an unpredictable recovery trajectory. Overcoming defense arguments that symptoms are exaggerated or pre-existing.
We work with neurologists, neuropsychologists, rehabilitation specialists, and life care planners to build a comprehensive picture of the injury’s impact — both current and future. This expert testimony is essential to establishing the true value of a TBI case.
Long-Term Costs of Brain Injuries
The lifetime cost of a severe traumatic brain injury can reach into the millions of dollars when accounting for emergency and acute medical care, ongoing neurological treatment, cognitive and physical rehabilitation, psychological counseling, assisted living or in-home care, lost wages and diminished earning capacity, home and vehicle modifications, and assistive technology and devices.
We ensure that every element of current and future cost is documented and included in the claim so that our clients are not left with inadequate resources years down the road.
If you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury, contact us for a free consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Symptoms of a TBI can include headaches, dizziness, confusion, memory problems, mood changes, difficulty concentrating, sensitivity to light or noise, and fatigue. If you experienced any blow to the head or violent jolt during an accident, seek medical evaluation promptly. Some TBI symptoms take days or weeks to appear.
Yes. Concussions are classified as mild traumatic brain injuries, but their effects can be significant and long-lasting. If your concussion was caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical treatment, lost wages, and other damages.
TBI cases typically involve neurologists, neuropsychologists, neuroradiologists, rehabilitation specialists, life care planners, vocational experts, and economists. These experts help establish the diagnosis, document the impact of the injury, and calculate the long-term costs of care.