Traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, are a type of injury that occur when a blow or jolt to the head results in a disruption with the way a person’s brain normally functions. This type of injury can often occur in a serious car accident when a vehicle occupant’s head hits the dashboard, windshield, or any other part of the car. In addition, they can also occur in circumstances in which a person is ejected from his or her vehicle and hits the ground or another vehicle. TBIs can leave victims with significant medical issues, including those which have the potential to prevent a person from working or living independently. As a result, it is important for anyone who has sustained a TBI to discuss his or her situation with an experienced Vancouver auto accident lawyer immediately after an accident occurs.

Common issues associated with TBI

A traumatic brain injury can cause serious issues that can affect victims on a daily basis. Some of the most common include the following:

  • Problems with speech
  • Dizziness
  • Trouble concentrating
  • Nausea
  • Headaches
  • Sensitivity to light and sound
  • Memory problems
  • Depression
  • Difficulty planning
  • Restlessness

The treatment associated with a traumatic brain injury generally varies in proportion to the severity of the initial injury, but the costs associated with treatment can easily reach into the hundreds of thousands of dollars, particularly if surgery and rehabilitative care is required.  Additionally, TBI victims can often lose a significant amount of income due to missed work and, in some cases, may be unable to return to the job that they held prior to the accident. Fortunately, BC law allows victims to recover for these and other losses, so it Is highly advisable for victims to pursue a legal claim as aggressively as possible.

Contact a Vancouver auto accident lawyer today to discuss your case

Individuals who have sustained a TBI or other serious injury in a car accident should contact an auto accident lawyer in Vancouver as soon as possible. The lawyers of McLarty Wolf are dedicated to protecting the legal rights of people hurt by the negligence of others and pursue the maximum amount of compensation available in each case we take. To schedule an appointment today, call your Vancouver estate lawyer at McLarty Wolf at 604-688-9542.

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