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Oklahoma City Traumatic Brain Injury Attorneys

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be life-altering, affecting your ability to work, manage daily tasks and enjoy life as you once did. Whether caused by a car accident, a fall or another serious incident, the impact of a TBI on you and your family can be overwhelming.

The two primary types of TBIs are:

Penetrating TBIs: These brain injuries involve an object penetrating the skull, such as a bullet or weapon used in a physical assault, or the corner of a table that your head struck as you fell. Penetrating TBIs may require surgery to remove skull fragments from the brain.
Non-Penetrating TBIs: These brain injuries don’t involve an object penetrating the skull. However, that doesn’t mean they’re less severe. Even a non-penetrating brain injury can cause lifelong impairment if it is severe, and depending on the part of the brain impacted.

There’s also a subset of brain injuries called coup contrecoup injuries. These occur when the brain strikes one side of the skull and then the other, causing damage on opposing sides. Coup contrecoup injuries are commonly seen when a force causes the head to violently shake back and forth, such as in a car accident.

At Talley, Turner, Stice & Bertman, with over two decades of dedicated experience, our compassionate Oklahoma City lawyers are here to help you secure the compensation you need to rebuild your life.

Common Causes of Traumatic Brain Injuries

Traumatic brain injuries can have many different causes, and understanding the cause of your injury is essential for your case. By knowing how your brain injury occurred, our lawyers will have an easier time identifying the at-fault party and the types of evidence that may be available to strengthen your legal claim for compensation.

Some of the most common causes of traumatic brain injuries include:

Motor Vehicle Accidents: Car, truck, motorcycle, and pedestrian accidents are among the leading causes of TBIs. These accidents involve significant forces that violently shake the head and cause it to strike objects. Rear-end collisions are some of the leading causes of coup contrecoup injuries due to how the head jerks forward and backward.
Slips and Falls: Slipping and falling can lead to TBIs if your head strikes the ground or another surface, such as a table or chair. Falls often lead to injuries to the back of the head, which can also damage the area where the spinal column attaches to the brain.
Sports Injuries: Individuals who play contact sports like football, boxing, and hockey are more prone to sustaining brain injuries caused by impacts with other players. However, other sports can cause brain injuries, as well, such as if you are hit in the head with a baseball.
Falling Objects: Construction zones are particularly dangerous workplaces where objects may fall from above and cause TBIs. Even with a hard hat on, the force of a falling object can cause significant damage.
Physical Assaults: Domestic violence, gun violence, and other types of physical assaults can leave victims with severe brain injuries. If someone intentionally harmed you, it may be easier to hold them liable for the damage they caused.

Symptoms Of A Traumatic Brain Injury

Recognizing the symptoms of a traumatic brain injury is essential. Common signs include:

Persistent headaches
Dizziness or balance issues
Memory loss or confusion
Mood swings or personality changes
Sensitivity to light or sound
Fatigue or drowsiness
Nausea or vomiting

If you or a loved one is experiencing any of these symptoms after an accident, it’s crucial to seek immediate medical attention. This is vital not only for your health, but also to have your injury documented for any potential legal claim.

Long-Term Consequences Of A Traumatic Brain Injury

The long-term effects of a traumatic brain injury can be devastating, impacting your cognitive abilities, physical health and emotional well-being. You may face challenges such as:

Cognitive impairments affecting memory, concentration or decision-making
Physical disabilities, including impaired coordination or speech difficulties
Emotional and behavioral changes, including depression or anxiety
Loss of income due to an inability to work

These consequences can create significant financial strain and drastically reduce your quality of life. At Talley, Turner, Stice & Bertman, we are committed to helping you obtain full compensation for your medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering. While no amount of money can truly compensate for what you’ve endured, it can provide essential support for your future.

Compensation Available to TBI Victims

The compensation available to TBI victims generally includes economic and non-economic damages. Damages are the compensation paid to you for your losses, which are the adverse ways your injury affects your life.

Economic damages are compensation for losses with tangible value. These losses include past and future medical expenses, lost wages, loss of future earning capacity, and other out-of-pocket expenses related to your brain injury, such as if you need to pay to have your home or vehicle modified for accessibility.

Non-economic damages are compensation for losses with intangible, personal value. These losses include physical pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and the impact your permanent disabilities have on your daily life.

When A TBI Has Upended Your Life, Call Us

Dealing with the aftermath of a traumatic brain injury can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. Our experienced attorneys are here to stand by your side, offering the support you need to secure the best possible outcome. If you or a loved one has suffered a TBI, call us at 405-364-8300 or fill out our online contact form to schedule your free consultation.

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