Helping You Recover From Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain damage can be life changing — both for the injured person and for family and friends. As one family member said, "One person went into that accident; it's like another person came out."
If you or a loved one has suffered a head injury, talk to the personal injury attorneys at our law firm. We have successfully represented many clients in lawsuits for head trauma caused by traffic accidents in the Kansas City area.
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At McCollum & Griggs, we understand the physical, financial and emotional challenges brought on by brain damage. That is why we do everything we can to alleviate your stress and maximize your settlement.
From helping you get the medical treatment you need, to dealing with complicated insurance issues, to documenting your losses, we handle all aspects of your personal injury claim.
Types of Head Injuries and Disability Caused by Brain Damage
Every head trauma has the potential to result in serious and permanent brain damage. While traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can vary in severity, all need careful diagnosis and medical care. In many cases, people with mild to moderate brain damage aren't even aware of their disability.
Our attorneys have represented head injury victims with brain damage ranging in severity from mild to severe. Some clients had mild limitations and others had to start life all over after the accident:
Global brain injury: Every part of our client's brain suffered damage after a car accident. She was in a coma for six weeks. Formerly a bright student, she had to start over and learn functions she had previously taken for granted. She will never work or even prepare a meal for herself. Her insurance settlement needed to cover a lifetime of care.
Serious concussion: Our client's car was T-boned at highway speeds. Memory, reasoning, anger management and an ability to function in a normal life were suddenly gone. Our law firm prepared her case and recovered a substantial settlement.
The Devastating Effects and Life-Long Costs of a Traumatic Brain Injury
While some people with a head injury make a complete recovery, many do not. Truck accidents, hunting accidents, and drunk driving accidents, can all cause permanent brain damage. As a result the injured person may be unable to work or even care for herself. A guardian or family member may have to help with finances, daily activities, self-care, and life decisions.
Whenever we represent a client with a brain injury, we work hard to obtain a settlement or verdict, which will cover all past and future losses. We work with many experts to calculate the life-long cost of serious brain damage, including:
- Lost Income: We consult with forensic accountants, life care planners and economic experts to determine past wage loss, impairment of earning capability, lost benefits and opportunities, and future loss of income.
- Medical Care and Rehabilitation: We work with neuropsychologists, neurologists and other medical specialists to determine the extent and severity of the injury, and the cost of past and future health care, therapy and rehabilitation.
- Pain and Suffering: In addition to seeking damages for financial losses, we work to recover for the physical and emotional effects of a brain injury. We seek compensation for pain, suffering and emotional distress. We create day-in-the-life videos and gather other evidence to show the impact a brain injury can have on every aspect of life.
For many victims of brain trauma, their work and relationships completely change and they may need a lifetime of care. All of these needs should be factored into a settlement.
To schedule a free consultation with an experienced and caring lawyer, contact us today. In most personal injury cases, we don't charge any legal fees or costs upfront. We don't get paid unless we recover a verdict or settlement on your behalf.
For more information, see our Brain Injury Information Center.
The Kansas City office of McCollum & Griggs is close to major highways and provides private, free parking. You are also welcome to make an appointment at our Liberty, Missouri, office. If you cannot meet us at our office, we will come to see you — anywhere, any time.
