Hospitalized Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) patients pay an average of $88,000 for their care, according to Codman Specialty Surgical. Minor cases might only require a few thousand dollars in treatment. Severe cases can leave behind bills that run to half a million dollars or more. No matter the final total, these costs of care will play a major role in determining the size of a TBI accident settlement.
The size of a car accident settlement check must also factor in the number of paychecks a victim loses while in recovery while unable to work. It must also factor in the physical pain a victim endures and the emotional trauma they may have to recover from.
Earning the Most for Your Traumatic Brain Injury Claim
Every accident and TBI case is different, and it’s why it’s difficult to give an exact estimate on what victims might receive. A better gauge of it isn’t possible until a lawyer has had a chance to investigate what happened and who was responsible.
Every accident and injury is different. The amount of support would depend in part on the severity of the injury and the time it took a victim to recover. Some collision victims only suffer minor concussions and only require a quick visit to the emergency room. The medical bills would probably be minor, and as a result, insurers wouldn’t offer as much to victims.
But brain trauma can also cause much more serious consequences. Victims can suffer long-term damage to their ability to think and retain memories. TBI victims may also experience seizures, mood swings, double vision, and a loss of feeling in the limbs.
The cost of a lifetime of monitoring, physical therapy, and even homecare could result in a settlement that’s worth a million dollars or more.
CCD Law has scored massive victories for clients dealing with head injuries. You can see more of your case success for victims on our notable cases page.
- One of our clients was on a highway when she was struck from behind by a commercial vehicle. She suffered a knee injury and a TBI. We secured $425,000 for her recovery.
- A college student was struck by a motorist and suffered a TBI and a loss of the ability to smell. We also earned that young woman $425,000 to help her pay her medical bills and rebuild her life. She was able to return to her classes.
Not every victim will receive a large settlement. Some brain injuries heal after a few months and only require a few hundred dollars worth of medical care. Victims may only receive enough to cover an emergency room visit and repairs to their vehicles. You won’t know what your case is worth until you sit down with an experienced legal professional and discuss what happened to you.
One thing is always true: victims must beware of letting car insurance adjusters decide what a brain injury is worth.
Speak to a Spokane Car Accident Lawyer in a Free Consultation
CCD Law offers a free consultation with an actual lawyer to all injured Spokane area car accident victims. It’s an easy way to find out if you should be demanding more for the injuries you’ve had to suffer through. If you do end up needing our help to hold an insurer fully liable, you won’t need any money to hire Spokane Car Accident Attorney. We don’t get paid unless we win your case is successful. Then, our fee comes out of the support an auto insurance company is forced to provide.
