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If you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, understanding the treatment process is essential. Proper medical care not only helps recovery but also provides important documentation and plays a key role for your legal claim. At De Caro & Kaplen, LLP we’re here to help you navigate both the medical and legal aspects of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs).
Here is a guide to brain injury treatment, why brain injury care is critical and how this information impacts your brain injury lawsuit.
After any head trauma, it’s essential to get immediate medical attention—even if symptoms seem mild. A concussion is a brain injury. Early diagnosis can prevent complications.
You need not strike your head to sustain brain trauma.
In accidents like car crashes, slips and falls, unsafe buildings, or dangerous construction sites, it is important to document your complaints and injuries as soon as possible after the event. This will avoid insurance company arguments about the cause of your brain injury and its immediate consequences.
Delays in treatment can weaken your legal claim by giving insurers an opportunity to argue that the injury wasn’t serious or wasn’t caused by the accident.
Not all brain injuries are immediately apparent. In cases of a concussion, patients may have delayed symptoms like headaches, dizziness, or confusion.
Early diagnosis of a concussion creates a clear medical record linking the injury to the accident, which is important for proving negligence.
Traumatic brain injuries can cause serious complications, including swelling, bleeding, and increased pressure inside the skull. Without prompt medical intervention, these conditions can lead to permanent brain damage or even death.
For catastrophic brain injuries, emergency treatment often focuses on preventing further damage. Emergency procedures include:
Documentation of emergency care helps establish the severity of the injury, which is critical for establishing the need for long term medical care and establishing permanent disability in a personal injury lawsuit.
After the initial injury, patients may need hospitalization to manage symptoms and monitor for complications like swelling, seizures, or infections. Some patients may need surgery to remove bleeding within the brain or reduce brain swelling.
Rehabilitation plays a crucial role in helping brain injury survivors regain function and independence.
There are many types of therapy available depending on the nature of the brain injury.
Rehabilitation records can show the long-term impact of the injury, which is important when seeking compensation for future medical expenses, lost earning capacity, and permanent disability.
For many brain injury survivors, recovery is ongoing and may involve:
These ongoing needs are important in establishing the long-term consequences of your brain injury and the calculation of future damages for your case.
Our attorneys will work to ensure you receive compensation for:
At De Caro & Kaplen, LLP, our experienced brain injury attorneys understand a brain injury can last a lifetime. Treating a brain injury can be expensive, with costs ranging from emergency care and hospitalization to years of rehabilitation. We understand that a traumatic brain injury can affect every part of your life.
We have extensive experience handling brain injury cases. We collaborate with medical experts to document the full extent of your injury and its impact on your life. Our team will fight for maximum compensation to cover your treatment and secure your future.
If you or a loved one is dealing with a brain injury, don’t face the challenges alone. Contact The Brain Injury Law Firm® today for a free consultation. We’ll guide you through the legal process and help you get the resources needed for recovery.
Call us at 212 732 2262 or fill out our online form to get started.
Michael V. Kaplen represents victims of vehicle collisions, unsafe buildings and construction sites, and medical malpractice, and is a preferred attorney of The Brain Injury Association of America.
Michael is board certified as a Civil Trial Advocate and board certified in medical malpractice litigation. He is a Professorial Lecturer in Law, The George Washington University Law School, The Legal Aspects of Traumatic Brain Injury.
Michael is past chairman of the American Association for Justice (AAJ) Automobile, Highway and Premise Liability Section, past chairman of the AAJ Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group, three term president of the Brain Injury Association of New York State served two terms as chair of the New York State Traumatic Brain Injury Services Coordinating Council and vice-president, New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
He was invited by President Obama to participate in the White House Healthy Kids & Safe Sports Concussion Summit.
He is admitted to courts in New York, Florida, and Washington, DC. He has been selected as a New York Super Lawyer and recognized by Best Lawyers of America and U.S. News and World Report in personal injury law.
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