When someone suffers a traumatic brain injury (TBI), the insurance company will attempt to settle the claim as quickly as possible because it knows by doing so it can limit financial exposure and curtail liability. A TBI is one of the most severe injuries that a person can endure, but the seriousness of a TBI is often unable to be physically seen and thus may not seem as detrimental as, say, a shattered foot or broken collarbone. But the fact of the matter is that TBIs can last a lifetime and become exponentially worse as the victim grows older. In addition, the costs incurred over a lifetime for a traumatic brain injury suffered at a young age, or even middle-age, can exceed millions of dollars.

The personal injury attorneys at Dallas W. Hartman, P.C. have put together this blog for people with questions about, or who have suffered from, a traumatic brain injury. It is important to understand, first and foremost, that if you think you have suffered from or have been diagnosed with a TBI, you should refrain from making any statements, written or verbal, to your insurance company. Nor should you sign any type of release or accept a monetary settlement of any kind until you have consulted one of the traumatic brain injury lawyers at Dallas W. Hartman, P.C.

The problem is that many people, even after being diagnosed with a TBI, do not know the extent of their injuries until much later. All physicians agree that the long-term effects of a TBI are generally not known for months or even years after the brain injury is sustained. Having your TBI checked regularly over the course of several months is important for a proper diagnosis and can be the difference between thousands and millions in your potential settlement or court victory.

Figuring out how much compensation a TBI victim is due can be a difficult process and many factors must be taken into consideration. The extent of your injuries, pain and suffering you've endured, predicted medical costs with inflation, your expected lifespan, and how your potential earning capacity will be affected are all issues that will play a part in the outcome of your case.

Traumatic brain injury cases should not be taken lightly and you cannot afford to settle for what could be pennies on the dollar with your insurance company without first consulting a trustworthy brain injury lawyer. If you have suffered a traumatic brain injury, or you know someone who has and you have questions about what to do, please contact the TBI attorneys at Dallas W. Hartman, P.C. at 800-777-4081. Don't let greedy insurance companies get the best of you–call us today.