Maison Law is here to help truck accident victims in California. Even a minor truck accident can lead to serious injuries like traumatic brain injuries (TBI), which can have lasting effects. Filing an injury claim is important to get the financial support you’re going to need. If you’re wondering how much you could receive, we’re here to guide you every step of the way and build a strong case. Contact us today for a free consultation.
How Much Can You Get in Damages For a TBI After a Truck Accident?
A TBI is one of the worst injuries you can go through in any accident, whether it’s with a big rig or a simple fall. Unfortunately, a TBI is one of the most common outcomes of a truck accident, given the impact and size and weight difference between the truck and your vehicle. The question, then, is what you can get in a claim.
Because a TBI is hugely impactful, it comes with a lot of challenges. First and foremost, though, it means that you’re going to have a lot of medical expenses from things like:
- Ambulance services
- Emergency room care
- Surgery costs
- Long-term hospital stays
- In-home care
- Diagnostic tests and imaging
- Fees for medical specialists
- Prescription medications or medical devices
Then, there’s all the regular things you can get in a claim, like:
- Vehicle repair or property damage
- Lost future income if you’re unable to work
- Costs for the pain, suffering, and emotional distress
- Reduced quality of life or companionship
- Wrongful death expenses, if the TBI turns fatal
In terms of what exactly you can get, it depends on the circumstances. Everybody responds to a TBI differently, but any TBI is going to involve the above damages that you can recover in a claim. However, you also have to put together a strong claim to ensure you get these damages.
What Can You Do to Strengthen Your Claim For Damages?
Experiencing a truck accident is incredibly scary–but it takes on added significance when you have a TBI or other head injury. One of the most challenging things about a TBI is that the symptoms and negative effects can develop over a long period of time. So, when you do file your claim, you might not even know the full extent of your TBI. Regardless, though, you have to take the right steps after the accident to strengthen your claim:
- Get medical help right away – Your health is the priority. Get treated at the scene by EMTs and see a doctor afterward to confirm your TBI and other injuries.
- Report the accident to police – Call the police to report what happened. They’ll manage the scene and help you gather information. It also creates an official record of the accident.
- Collect evidence – If you can, take pictures and videos of the scene, the vehicles, and your injuries. Also note key details about the crash.
- Follow your doctor’s advice – Stick to your treatment plan to recover and show you’re serious about getting better.
- Keep all paperwork – Save medical bills, police reports, and any communication with insurance companies. These will help prove your losses.
These steps can make a big difference in your claim. The issue is that a TBI–being such a challenging injury–is going to impact your cognitive and basic abilities to do what you need to do. That’s where you can lean on our team for help and support.
How Can Maison Law Help You After a Truck Accident in California?
Not every truck accident requires a lawyer, but if you’ve suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI), having legal support becomes crucial. TBIs often cause major physical, emotional, and financial challenges. This is going to require daily help, and having a lawyer can help you get the resources and benefits you need for recovery while managing the complexities that often come with these cases.
Our experienced truck accident lawyers can help you by:
- Identifying who’s at fault in the accident
- Collecting and organizing medical records
- Reconstructing what happened using evidence and expert analysis
- Working with medical and accident specialists to strengthen your case
- Dealing with insurance companies on your behalf
- Handling the entire claims process so you can focus on recovery
A TBI can make the road to healing long and difficult, but you don’t have to face it alone. Our team at Maison Law can guide you through the process, protect your rights, and work to ease the burden on you and your family. To get started, contact us today for a free consultation.
