Brain damage resulting from an impact, known as traumatic brain injury (TBI), can devastate the injured individual and their loved ones. Whether the effects seem mild or severe, TBI sufferers should seek comprehensive medical care and treatment quickly. Once patients’ conditions stabilize, here are additional steps they should take. 

Steps to Take After a Traumatic Brain Injury

Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer

Suffering a traumatic brain injury can lead to a broad range of signs and symptoms, from visible bruises, headaches, and dizziness to blackouts and radical personality changes. These manifestations can last for months or years. Consulting and hiring an experienced personal injury lawyer as soon as possible protects a TBI sufferer’s rights and interests at a crucial time.

Share Crucial Facts

Your attorney will explain the law, the TBI victim’s legal rights, and options for attaining compensation. Telling the lawyer about the circumstances surrounding the injury and the prognosis for medical recovery provides vital information for investigating and assessing the injury claim, its value, and its liability. 

Gather Evidence

Establishing and proving a traumatic brain injury claim requires gathering numerous pieces of evidence. Witness statements, photos, videos, medical records, and physical evidence all help lawyers develop case theories and prove fault, legal liability, and damages. For example, in claims arising from auto collisions, examining the vehicles may yield evidence of defects in design, construction, or equipment. This type of evidence can lead to charging manufacturers with liability in addition to holding the driver who caused the accident responsible.  

At The Law Offices of Daniel L. Crandall & Associates in Roanoke, VA, traumatic brain injury clients receive effective and compassionate advocacy from skilled lawyers. Continuing a tradition started in 1979, these dedicated attorneys provide personalized attention and focus on achieving full compensation for their clients. Learn more about their work for personal injury and wrongful death clients through their online testimonials. Call (540) 342-2000 today and schedule a free consultation.