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334-333-3333No one wants to hear their husband or wife has been involved in a serious car accident. Even before you know the details, you may imagine the worst. If you find out that they suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBIs), you may find it very difficult to cope. This is one of the most serious injuries an individual can suffer in a car accident. It can change the course of the victim’s life forever. TBIs occur when a person gets a sudden blow or jolt to the head that damages the brain. It may happen if your spouse’s head hit the steering wheel or dashboard or if they were thrown from their vehicle.
Traumatic brain injuries can vary from mild concussions to severe, permanent brain damage. In 2014, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there were around 2.87 million TBI-related emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and deaths. There were 56,800 deaths related to TBIs. The statistics show that motor vehicle crashes were the second leading cause of TBI-related hospitalizations. They accounted for 20 percent while falls accounted for 52 percent.
For mild TBIs, medication and rest after often sufficient to support recovery. However, more serious injuries may require surgery and a lengthy period of hospitalization. Even after your spouse is released from the hospital, they may not be the same as they were prior to the crash. They may have to learn how to do basic tasks all over again. All of this will be costly. If your spouse didn’t cause the crash that led to their injuries, they deserve to get compensation from the at-fault party. However, this won’t be easy. You’ll need to work with an experienced car accident lawyer to ensure you get the best possible outcome.
Vehicular accident attorneys in Alabama will advise you of your options. They will help you and your spouse to file a personal injury claim or lawsuit against the responsible party. It would be very difficult to do this on your own and you can’t trust the insurance company to act in your best interest.
If you want to get a fair outcome, you need to work with a legal professional who has experience with these types of claims. They will help you to prove that the defendant was negligent. Your attorney will also ensure that your spouse’s claim is filed within the two-year statute of limitations. In the unfortunate event that your husband or wife dies due to the injuries, they can also help you to file a wrongful death claim. While your lawyer will seek to negotiate an out-of-court settlement, they will be prepared to go to trial if necessary.
Serious traumatic brain injuries often result in large settlements since they can be life-changing. Of course, your spouse can only claim compensation for losses they actually suffered. An individual who is expected to recover within a few weeks probably won’t get as much as someone with long-term memory loss. Some of the damages that your spouse may be able to claim include:
As the spouse of the injured person, you can also include a claim for loss of consortium. Furthermore, if your husband or wife dies, you can seek to recover funeral and burial expenses.
If your spouse gets hurt because of another driver’s negligence, they may be entitled to compensation. If they are too ill to pursue a claim on their own, you should reach out to an Alabama car accident lawyer. They will advise you on the best way to go about getting justice on your loved one’s behalf. Given how serious traumatic brain injuries can be, your spouse may face a long recovery period. They may have to deal with high medical bills and lots of time away from work. This will affect your entire household. You, therefore, want to ensure that your spouse is compensated fairly.
Contact The Vance Law Firm today to learn how we can help. We offer a free initial consultation and we work on a contingency basis. This means you don’t have to find the money to pay up upfront when you’re already struggling. You only pay when we secure compensation on your behalf.
