Missouri Brain Injury Claims - TBI
St. Louis Traumatic Brain injury Accidents
Missouri personal injury claims involving a brain injury require a special level of legal representation. Brain injuries are typically categorized as a "traumatic brain injury, or TBI" and can result in a lifetime of medical concerns. Victims are typically left with some level of permanent complication and can face an uncertain future. Traumatic brain injuries can be a result of several types of accidents, including a serious car accident,
semi-truck accident,
motorcycle accident,
bus accident,
pedestrian accident,
construction accident,
medical negligence,
electocution,
slip and fall, and other
personal injury claims.
In incidents of high-speed car accidents or when the head makes contact with a fixed object, victims can experience extended periods of unconsciousness or amnesia. In 2000, the medical and lost productivity costs associated with brain injuries was estimated to be $60 billion according to The Incidence and Economic Burden of Injuries in the United States. Serious accidents which result in
traumatic brain injury can cause the a wide range of functional difficulties, including:
- Memory Problems
- Language Problems
- Learning Disabilities
- Emotional Instability
- Behavior Concerns
- Erosion of the Natural Senses and Loss of Sensation
- Thinking Problems
St. Louis brain injury accidents can result in an increased future risk of epilepsy, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and other brain disorders. The cost of future medical care to treat a victim of TBI can be substantial.
Missouri Brain Injury Lawyers - St. Louis Brain Injury Lawyers
Traumatic brain injury claims for compensation are especially complicated, primarily due to the significance of the injury and a need to understand the future medical prognosis of the victim. Neurologists, psychiatrists, behavioral specialists, and other experts must be consulted with by your Missouri brain injury lawyer before any settlement offer is entertained or case is litigated. Medical experts are critical in assisting the
insurance claims adjuster, defense attorney, judge, and jury on just how significant a brain injury is and how it can affect many aspects of a victim's life.
The financial damages associated with a traumatic brain injury claim can be exponential. Victims of TBI often times lose their job and are forced to either retire or accept non-specialized sedentary-type employment at a much reduced rate of pay. In situations where a personal injury victim has future employment concerns, our Missouri brain injury lawyers retain the services of a vocational rehabilitation specialist to assist the victim with a means of understanding how to increase his or her chances of maintaining gainful employment. A vocational rehabilitation specialist can also provide expert testimony in court on behalf of the plaintiff.
Our brain injury lawyers are aggressive when it comes time to pursue all parties legally responsible for causing these types of injuries. We know how sensitive the situation can be and the burden that is often placed on supporting family members. Medical bills in brain injury claims can approach several hundred thousand dollars and victims need a lawyer who knows how to maximize compensation from ALL avenues of recovery. Our St. Louis brain injury lawyers are highly skilled at insurance claims litigation and will fight for your rights all the way to trial.
Contact a St. Louis brain injury attorney today by calling our law firm at (314) 732-1401.