Being in an accident can limit your ability to live your personal life and to work, impacting your capacity to support yourself and your family. An accident resulting in a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be especially detrimental and impactful upon your life. Brain injuries can negatively impact your capacity to think, concentrate, and control your body, which, in turn, limits your capacity to engage in your favorite hobbies or to work.
Having an experienced attorney on your side will help to ensure that you can focus on recovering from your injury while your attorney focuses on recovering the most possible compensation from your injury claim. A Morris County, NJ brain injury lawyer from Leonard Legal Group can help to make sure you receive an injury settlement that covers all of your TBI-related losses. Scott Leonard is a board-certified civil trial attorney and has handled TBI related injury cases for over 25 years and can help you get the compensation and justice you deserve.
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The Recovery Time for a TBI Accident Can Vary
Traumatic brain injuries happen when you experience any type of trauma to your head, a skull fracture, a penetrating head injury, or even a violent jolt. The first step after any of these incidents is to seek emergency medical attention so doctors can diagnose your brain injury. Even if your symptoms seem minor, it is important to get a diagnosis and treatment plan.
The effects of a brain injury can be wide-ranging, and they can impact your physical, mental, and behavioral functioning. TBI-related impairments can keep you from working or living your normal life, so it is normal to wonder how long your recovery will take. Unfortunately, there is no clear answer to this question.
Some people with concussions can get relief from their symptoms within a few weeks or months. However, some people suffer post-concussion syndrome, which can extend TBI symptoms for much longer – even over a year. Moderate brain injuries might have symptoms that persist for a year or longer, even with the proper rehabilitative therapy.
For those who sustained severe TBIs, a full recovery might never be possible. Severe brain injuries regularly result in impairments and disabilities that affect you the rest of your life. Many people with permanent TBI symptoms must switch to less intensive jobs or might have to rely on disability benefits. They might need assistance with basic tasks, and might not be able to achieve their educational and professional goals. If someone else was responsible for causing the accident and TBI, that party should also be liable for the lifetime of losses that result.
Connect with a Morris County Brain Injury Attorney Today
The experience of being in an accident and suffering an injury is stressful enough, and trying to negotiate a settlement on your own with the liable party’s insurance company can place you at a significant disadvantage. Having a Morris County, NJ brain injury attorney on your side as soon as possible after your injury can give you confidence that your rights are protected. Scott Leonard is a board-certified civil trial attorney and has handled TBI related injury cases for over 25 years and can help you get the compensation and justice you deserve. Reach out to Leonard Legal Group to schedule a free confidential consultation to discuss your accident and legal options right away.
