Assaults, car crashes, medical mistakes, and many other accidents could cause severe damage to the brain. A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, may happen when the brain collides with the inside of the skull with enough force to damage the brain's soft tissue. TBIs can cause debilitating symptoms and often impact cognitive function. After sustaining a severe head injury, the road to recovery is often long and expensive. If another person's carelessness led to your or your loved one’s TBI, you have the right to hold them accountable for their actions, and our catastrophic injury attorneys can help. Our seasoned Dayton traumatic brain injury lawyers can help you fight for the compensation your family deserves while you or your loved one focus on recovery.
Symptoms of a Severe Concussion
Traumatic brain injuries can produce symptoms that range from mild to severe. Mild TBIs can heal in a few weeks to several months with little medical intervention. Severe brain injuries, however, are complex and require extensive medical attention and ongoing care. The long-term symptoms of a concussion include:- Personality changes, such as extreme mood swings
- Difficulty paying attention or remembering things
- Sleeping problems
- Sensitivity to light and sound
- Noticeable changes to sense of taste and smell
- Vision or hearing alterations
- Communication difficulties or changes in speech
- Loss of enjoyment of life
Recovering Civil Damages for a TBI
When a person suffers a TBI because of someone else’s negligence, they will need to prove that the defendant acted with negligence, recklessness, or intent to recover compensation. If the plaintiff and their legal counsel are successful in proving liability for a traumatic brain injury, a judge may award the following damages:- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Property repairs
- Mental anguish
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of earning capacity
