Despite all the advancements we’ve made in medical science and technology over the past several decades, we still don’t have a complete idea of exactly how the human brain works or what different types of trauma can do to it. Unfortunately, this means there isn’t always a lot that even highly trained medical professionals can do to reverse the effects of a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), especially if it takes a while for the injured person to get emergency medical care.
A skilled catastrophic injury attorney can help you file a lawsuit against anyone who contributed to causing your brain injury through their own reckless or careless actions. With an Eatontown traumatic brain injury lawyer on your side, you’ll be able to demand the money you deserve for every form of harm your injury will cause you moving forward.
Our legal team at Ostroff Godshall Injury and Accident Lawyers has helped many people across the state of New Jersey recover after suffering serious brain injuries. For example, we won a $10 million award for a client who sustained a permanent brain injury in a Washington County crash on I-79.
What to Do If You Think You’ve Suffered a TBI
It’s always important to get professional medical attention sooner rather than later after being involved in a traumatic accident, but it’s absolutely vital to go to the doctor right away if you think you’ve sustained any kind of brain trauma. On top of making sure your condition is as stable as possible and minimizing the long-term harm that your injury will cause you, the doctors treating you will also produce plenty of documentation about your condition. That documentation will be important evidence to factor into a potential civil claim you file over your injury later.
Along similar lines, it can be helpful to collect and preserve as much relevant evidence as possible that an Eatontown TBI attorney can build a lawsuit or settlement demand around. This can include but isn’t limited to things like:
- Contact information for witnesses to the accident
- Photos or videos of the place where the accident happened
- A copy of any accident report written by police who responded to the scene
The more information you can gather, the better and stronger case your lawyer can make.
What Damages Are Available Through a TBI Lawsuit?
If you’re able to build a strong claim against the person responsible for causing your TBI, you’ll be able to demand money from them to pay for every short- and long-term form of harm your injury causes you. This can include both objective financial losses and subjective personal losses—also known as “economic” and “non-economic” damages—such as:
- Physical discomfort and pain
- Loss of life’s pleasures
- Mental anguish and psychological trauma
- All medical bills for TBI-related care, including costs of things like physical therapy, prescription medications, and assistive equipment
- Lost work wages, benefits, or future earning ability
- Personal property damage caused by the accident that led to your TBI—for example, car repair/replacement costs after an auto accident, if they’re not already covered fully by insurance
Fortunately, New Jersey law doesn’t place any “caps” on how much money you can recover for a personal injury. A proactive Eatontown lawyer can help you seek comprehensive compensation for every negative effect your brain injury will have.
Let an Eatontown Attorney Help After a Traumatic Brain Injury
There’s rarely an easy way forward after you or a loved one suffers a serious brain injury through the negligence of another person. One thing that will simplify things for you, though, is seeking help from a seasoned legal professional with a track record of helping people like you recover the compensation they need for the injuries they didn’t deserve to sustain.
You can get answers to important questions and guidance about the next steps during a private meeting with an Eatontown traumatic brain injury lawyer at Ostroff Godshall Injury and Accident Lawyers. Call us today to discuss your options.
