How Much Money Can You Get From a Brain Injury?

Brain injury compensation may be received through an insurance claim. It may also be sought through a personal injury claim. The way you pursue brain injury compensation, the severity of the injury, and your legal representation will all play a role in the amount of compensation you receive.

There are typically two types of compensation you can seek through a personal injury lawsuit:

• Economic Damages. These include medical bills, lost wages, adaptive technologies, home modifications, and other financial damages. Economic damages can be compensated on a dollar-for-dollar basis.
• Noneconomic Damages. These include pain and suffering, forced changes to lifestyle, loss of familial support, and other issues that do not have an exact dollar amount attached. More subjective, noneconomic damages are awarded based on the opinion of a judge or jury.

Both types of damages must be considered when calculating brain injury compensation, which can make the perceived value of each case very different.  During your free case review with a Denver brain injury lawyer at Burg Simpson, we will carefully review your damages to help you determine what your claim is worth.

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The Leading Causes of Brain Injury

Brain injury can occur any time the head is jolted or struck. Some of the most common causes of brain injury are:

• Falls
• Motor vehicle accidents
• Sports accidents
• Workplace injury
• Medical error
• Assault

Responsible for hundreds of deaths every day in the United States, brain injuries are also a leading cause of non-fatal hospitalizations. On average, more than 200,000 people are hospitalized yearly for brain injury—often for weeks at a time. These stays can be extremely costly, particularly in cases where intensive care, emergency surgeries, and long-term assistance with stabilization are required. The financial and personal toll of your hospital stay must be taken into account when calculating brain injury compensation. So too must the severity of the injury itself.

Types and Severity of Brain Injury

Brain injuries are categorized based on their severity, which is determined by various factors, including the extent of damage to brain tissue, the duration of unconsciousness, your age at the time of the accident, and your general neurological health. The severity of your injury will likely play a role in the amount of brain injury compensation you can receive.

Brain injury may be classified as:

• Mild. Also known as concussion, mild brain injury may cause dizziness, headaches, confusion, and temporary loss of consciousness. While most people recover from mild brain injury with proper care, the “mild” designation refers to the physical impact, not the potential long-term complications of the injury.
• Moderate. Moderate brain injury often involves a longer period of unconsciousness and may produce headaches, memory loss, concentration difficulties, mood changes, physical weakness, and loss of coordination. Recovery often requires physical, occupational, and cognitive therapy to help restore function and improve quality of life.
• Severe. Severe brain injury may involve prolonged periods of unconsciousness and long-term or permanent impairments in cognitive function, emotional regulation, physical abilities, and behavior. Severe brain injury may require lifelong care, including ongoing medical treatment, specialized rehabilitation, and support for daily activities.

Regardless of their severity, brain injuries should be taken seriously and medical attention should be sought immediately. The sooner treatment is administered, the higher the chances of recovering from the injury.

The attorneys at Burg Simpson understand how expensive treatment for a brain injury can be. We will carefully review your current and future medical expenses to help establish how much brain injury compensation you may be entitled to.

The Lifetime Cost of Brain Injury

The expenses associated with brain injury can extend far beyond immediate medical treatment. Contributing expenses include the cost of sustained care and rehabilitation, lost wages and income, home modifications and assistance, and so much more. When your injury is the result of someone else’s negligence, you should not be burdened with these expenses.

Factors contributing to the lifetime cost of a brain injury include:

Direct Medical Costs

The direct medical expenses of a brain injury include emergency care, hospitalization, surgeries, diagnostic tests, and ongoing medical treatment. For moderate and severe brain injury, this may also involve rehabilitation, such as physical and cognitive therapy. Direct medical costs may also include specialized equipment, medications, and follow-up care.

Long-Term Supportive Care & Services

If your brain injury is moderate to severe, long-term care may be needed. This could include in-home care services, assisted living, or nursing home care, all of which can be extremely expensive. So too can assistive devices, home modifications, and transportation costs, adding to the financial burden.

Indirect Costs

Beyond medical expenses and supportive care, brain injuries can lead to substantial indirect costs, the most significant of which is lost wages. Brain injuries often lead to time away from work or greatly reduced working hours due to cognitive and physical impairments. Add to this the time away from work family members may have to take to provide support and the loss of income can have a lasting impact on a family’s financial stability.

Psychological and Emotional Costs

While much harder to quantify for brain injury compensation, the emotional and psychological costs of these injuries can be extremely high. Depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges—including suicidal ideation—are more common in people with brain injury. The strain on relationships and the potential need for both individual and family counseling can add to the overall cost of brain injury as well.

According to some estimates, the combined direct and indirect costs of brain injuries in the U.S. amount to approximately $4.2 trillion annually. This figure represents not only the direct expenses related to medical care but also the broader economic impact of lost productivity and the long-term financial strain on families and communities.

On an individual level, studies have shown the lifetime cost of a brain injury can range from $85,000-$3 million. When you are injured in an accident you did not cause, your brain injury compensation should be reflective of the full damages—direct, indirect, physical, and psychological—you have experienced.

How Much Brain Injury Compensation Am I Entitled To?

The amount of brain injury compensation you are entitled to is dependent on factors unique to your case, your injury, and your life. The best way to learn what your case may be worth is through a free case review with a Denver brain injury lawyer at Burg Simpson. During this discussion, we will listen to your story, carefully evaluate your damages, and help you understand your options. Experienced, thorough, and effective, our award-winning attorneys are here to help you secure every penny you are due.

In practice for more than 40 years, Burg Simpson has secured more than $2 billion in verdicts and settlements for our clients. Fearless in negotiation and powerful in litigation, we stand with our clients and fight for justice every step of the way. If you believe you are entitled to brain injury compensation, we are here to take your call, discuss your rights, and start you on the path toward recovery.

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At Burg Simpson, we understand the profound impact a brain injury can have on your life. Our team is dedicated to helping you recover the compensation you need to move forward. Contact us online or call our Denver office today to schedule your FREE consultation and get started. Burg Simpson is a national law firm with offices throughout the country. We serve victims of brain injury in Boulder, Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, and throughout Colorado.