A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can change your life forever. If the injury is the result of an act of negligence, you may be eligible for compensation. The Milwaukee traumatic brain injury lawyers at Cannon & Dunphy S.C. can help fight for the money you and your family need to cover medical bills, physical therapy, lost wages, and ongoing acute care.
As the premier personal injury law firm in Milwaukee, you can trust our team of Milwaukee personal injury attorneys to pursue the maximum possible compensation for you or your loved one.
Traumatic Brain Injury Statistics
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that TBI is one of the major causes of death and disability in the USA, contributing to about 30 percent of all injury deaths. There are over 150 deaths from TBI each day, and over 282,000 hospitalizations per year.
TBI: The Consequences
The consequences of a traumatic brain injury may last a few days – or a lifetime. While medical science has made great strides in treating brain injuries, the degree to which a victim recovers varies widely, from patient to patient. A moderate or severe TBI often leads to permanent damage, including:
- Coma
- Brain death
- Vegetative state
- Minimal, intermittent consciousness
- Personality changes
- Memory loss
- Mood swings, depression, anger, anxiety
- Light sensitivity
- Cognitive impairment
- Post-traumatic amnesia
- Learning disabilities
- Physical impairments
- Difficulties speaking, seeing, hearing, and other perceptions
When Another Person is at Fault: Traumatic Brain Injury
Many cases of TBI are the result of an act of negligence, such as car accidents, slip or trip and fall, assaults, or work-related injuries. When another party contributed to or caused the accident through an act of negligence (or failure to act), a Milwaukee traumatic brain injury attorney can help you file a lawsuit against the liable parties.
What Damages Could Be Recovered in a TBI Case?
The goal of the lawsuit is to recover compensatory damages at a level that reflects the long-term consequences suffered by the victim. The damages sought in a lawsuit or claim can include:
- Medical costs related to the injury, past, current, and future
- Costs of rehabilitation
- Skilled nursing costs
- Lost wages
- Lost earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of quality of life
Why You Need a Trial Lawyer for a TBI
The long-term consequences of a traumatic brain injury include expensive medical care and the costs associated with the inability to work and earn a living. When another party is responsible for what occurred, that party must be held accountable. Insurance may or may not pay an adequate sum to cover the necessary costs – a lawsuit filed in civil court provides the opportunity to seek fair and full compensation. To file a personal injury lawsuit requires the ability to craft and present a case that is fully supported by evidence, expert medical witnesses, and financial experts to evaluate the long-term financial losses suffered by the victim.
Contact Cannon & Dunphy S.C. in Milwaukee
At Cannon & Dunphy, our team of litigators has a strong reputation as the premier personal injury law firm serving in Milwaukee. Our clients come to us from Milwaukee and across Wisconsin. To date, we have recovered in excess of $1 billion in damages.
Our cases are taken on a contingency fee basis – you do not have to worry about legal bills unless we win for you. Call now – a traumatic brain injury lawyer in Milwaukee is ready to help you seek justice and the highest level of compensation possible.