Brain injuries take many form and something that can change your life and those of your loved ones in a moment. Whether it happened as a result of a car accident, a slip and fall or something else, the Van Nuys TBI lawyers at Walch Law are here to help.

Types of Brain Injuries

Brain injuries are categorized into traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and non-traumatic brain injuries:

1. Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs):

   • Concussions: Mild TBIs caused by a blow to the head or violent shaking.
   • Contusions: Bruising of brain tissue, sometimes severe enough to cause swelling.
   • Diffuse Axonal Injuries: Caused by forceful head movements, often seen in high-speed car accidents.
   • Penetrating Injuries: When an object pierces the skull, such as in gunshot wounds.

2. Non-Traumatic Brain Injuries:

   • Anoxic/Hypoxic Injuries: Caused by oxygen deprivation, often during medical emergencies like drowning or heart attacks.
   • Toxic Exposure: Brain damage from harmful substances like carbon monoxide or toxic mold.

Average Settlement Values

Settlement amounts for brain injuries vary widely based on severity, long-term effects, and other factors:

• Mild Cases: $10,000–$50,000 (e.g., concussions with brief recovery periods).
• Moderate Cases: $150,000–$500,000 (e.g., injuries requiring extended treatment and partial loss of earning capacity).
• Severe Cases: $1 million–$5 million or more (e.g., catastrophic injuries with permanent disabilities and lifelong care needs).

Factors Influencing Settlement Amounts for Traumatic Brain Injury Cases

1. Severity of Injury: More severe injuries result in higher settlements.
2. Medical Costs: Includes immediate and long-term care, surgeries, and rehabilitation.
3. Lost Wages and Earning Capacity: Compensation for current and future income loss.
4. Pain and Suffering: Non-economic damages for emotional distress and reduced quality of life.
5. Insurance Coverage: Settlement amounts may be limited by the at-fault party’s insurance policy.
6. Negligence: Cases involving gross negligence or intentional harm may include punitive damages.

Examples of High-Value TBI Cases

• A slip-and-fall victim with a severe TBI received a $5 million settlement.
• A farmer left in a vegetative state after an explosion was awarded $9 million.

Best Van Nuys TBI Law Firm

Brain injury cases are complex and require strong evidence, such as medical records, expert testimony, and documentation of lost wages. Consulting with an experienced attorneys at Walch Law can help maximize compensation– set up your free consultation now! At Walch Law, we take all our TBI cases on a contingency fee basis which means you pay us nothing unless we get you paid. CALL NOW.