Each year, approximately 2.5 million Americans are injured or killed as a result of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) (Read more). In fact, TBI— an injury causing a disruption in brain function—accounts for 30% of all injury deaths nationwide. [Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Traumatic Brain Injury in the United States: Fact Sheet,” http://www.cdc.gov/traumaticbraininjury/get_the_facts.html, accessed November 2014, updated June 2014.] Effects of a TBI can range from mild to severe or even deadly, and can cause impairment to thinking, sensation, language, and emotion [Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “What are the Potential Effects of TBI?” http://www.cdc.gov/TraumaticBrainInjury/outcomes.html, accessed November 2014, updated September 2012.] Consequences of TBI can range from impaired mental capacity to severe physical disabilities, impacting you and your family for the rest of your lives.
If you have sustained a TBI, you may be out of work. As a result, lost wages may prevent you from paying for the medical treatment have received, as well as for any ongoing treatment you require—thus, limiting your ability to recover. The aftermath of a TBI can devastate your life—physically, emotionally, and financially.
At John Bales Attorneys, we understand the difficult road that lies ahead after a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Our experienced brain injury lawyers have helped many TBI victims just like you. John Bales Personal Attorneys today for a free consultation —we will work to get you the resolution you deserve, so you can focus on your recovery.