TRUCK ACCIDENTS AND
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY
St. Louis, Kansas City, and Jefferson City, Missouri
Over 130,000 people are injured in the US every year in truck driving accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 98% of all accidents involving semi trucks result in fatal injuries. Due to the size and weight of semi-trucks, even those that do not result in death will almost certainly result in serious injury.
One of the most common injuries sustained in accidents involving semi-trucks is traumatic brain injury (TBI). Any time your head impacts an unforgiving surface, brain injury is possible. With TBI, this injury can negatively impact your ability to work, socialize, and result in thousands of dollars in medical care.
The personal injury attorneys at the Bradley Law Firm have years of experience in helping victims of Traumatic Brain Injury in Missouri and Illinois recover from lost wages, medical expenses, and emotional suffering. Insurance agents and attorneys will be working around the clock to minimize your compensation from the trucker and the company he works for. You deserve to have someone working just as tirelessly for you.
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI can take months to show symptoms. It is important to have a thorough examination as soon as possible following a truck accident to detect early signs. The sooner your TBI is treated the more likely your chances of a positive recovery.
Symptoms of TBI include:
- Frequent headaches
- Sudden personality and mood changes
- Difficulties sleeping
- Loss of cognitive abilities
- Loss of motor skills
In every case, treatment for traumatic brain injury will be long term. You may be treated immediately for acute TBI. During this stage of treatment hospitalization is necessary to try and reduce permanent brain damage. You may also require one or more surgeries to prevent blood clots or swelling of the brain.
After your initial treatment, you may be admitted to a trauma ward or put into a rehabilitative facility. Constant monitoring is still necessary during this period.
Long term treatment may include physical rehabilitation, prescription drugs, and psychological services. During your recovery, you will most likely not be able to work, resulting in a loss of wages. Recovery from TBI is never guaranteed, and you may require a lifetime of medical intervention.
If you or a loved one has sustained TBI in a semi truck accident in Missouri or Illinois, please contact the truck accident attorneys at the Bradley Law Firm to see how we can help you recover from your losses.