Skilled Traumatic Brain Injury Attorney

A catastrophic collision, medical error, or slip and fall can make a significant impact, often leaving victims seriously injured and unsure of where to turn. If you’re facing a long recovery and hefty medical bills due to catastrophic circumstances, you need a trusted attorney on your side. At Spiros Law, P.C., our legal team remains dedicated to getting you the compensation you deserve.

Our traumatic brain injury attorneys serve as strong advocates for the seriously injured, ensuring your voice is heard when it really counts. To learn more or to schedule a free case review, contact our team today.

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Do I Have a Personal Injury Claim?

At Spiros Law, P.C., our experienced personal injury attorneys understand that serious crashes have long-lasting consequences. If you suspect that another individual or organization might be to blame for your injury, contact us 24/7 for legal advice. Our talented team is equipped to fight for the financial compensation you deserve.

Because no two traumatic brain injuries are the same, the prognosis varies drastically between patients. The expected outcome typically depends on the severity of the TBI and the injured persons age and overall health.

If the traumatic brain injury is relatively mild or resulted in a concussion, the physical impact may resolve in as little as a month. For severe traumatic brain injuries, permanent disability – or in the most extreme cases, premature death – may result.

TBIs affect children much differently than adults because their brains are still developing. If a child suffers a TBI, developmental delays may be experienced alongside other physical impacts.

Older adults may also face unique challenges, especially if their TBI is misdiagnosed because of a preexisting condition. 

Trust Spiros Law, P.C. to manage your case from start to finish, including a thorough investigation. With offices in Champaign, Danville and Kankakee, Illinois, our TBI attorney will gather evidence, then file a claim in pursuit of maximum compensation. Schedule a free case review today!

What Are Some Common TBI-Related Injury Causes?

• Car Wrecks
• Motorcycle Crashes
• Truck Wrecks
• Pedestrian Accidents
• DUI/ Drunk Driving Injuries
• Hit and Run Crash
• Birth Injuries
• Trip, Slips, and Falls
• Sports Injuries
• Workplace Injury Incidents
• Medical Malpractice
• Trampoline Injuries

What Are Common Types of Brain Injuries? Traumatic vs Non-Traumatic

Brain injuries can be categorized as traumatic or non-traumatic. Both types can seriously impact a person’s ability to function as well as their quality of life. Here’s what you need to know:

Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)

A traumatic brain injury occurs when an external force damages the brain. This is often the unfortunate result of a major medical error, collision, or slip and fall, that causes a jarring movement that shakes the brain inside the skull. Common causes include the following:

• Car crashes: A collision may cause the victim’s head to hit the steering wheel, dashboard, or window.
• Falls: A slip, trip, or fall can lead to a serious head injury, with older adults and children most vulnerable.
• Sports injuries: Contact sports, such as football and soccer, may result in concussions or more severe brain injuries.
• Violence: Shootings, violent assaults, or shaken baby syndrome are also causes of traumatic brain injuries.
• Medical errors: An error in medical treatment or surgery may cause a brain injury, such as anesthesia errors, improper monitoring of oxygen levels, medication error, birth injuries, or failure to prevent infection.

Impacts can range from mild to severe, with more serious TBIs leaving long-term physical and cognitive impairments behind.

Non-Traumatic Brain Injuries

Non-traumatic brain injuries are caused by internal factors but can be just as dangerous. Despite the absence of a physical blow, impacts may be lifelong – and sometimes, fatal. 

Many non-traumatic brain injuries stem from medical issues, such as:

• Lack of oxygen to the brain (hypoxia): This can occur during a stroke, drowning, or a medical error.
• Exposure to toxins or chemicals: Carbon monoxide poisoning, drug overdose, or lead exposure can dramatically impede proper brain function.
• Infections: Undiagnosed or untreated brain infections, like meningitis, can cause a non-traumatic brain injury.
• Medical malpractice: Brain damage may result from a healthcare provider’s error, like one of these:
  • Anesthesia mistake: Giving too much or too little anesthesia during surgery can disrupt the brain’s oxygen supply.
  • Birth injuries: A lack of oxygen during childbirth may cause permanent brain damage in newborns.
  • Medication errors: Neurological issues may occur when a patient receives the wrong drug or the wrong dose. 
  • Stroke misdiagnosis: When a stroke is not diagnosed or treated in a timely manner, the patient’s brain may suffer damage that cannot be reversed.

Since non-traumatic brain injuries are often caused by medical mistakes, it is crucial to hold liable parties accountable for their misconduct. These cases can be extremely complex, requiring a lawyer who is well-versed in medical issues as well as legal ones.

Regardless of whether a brain injury is traumatic or non-traumatic, entrusting your legal case to the right attorney is key. Here at Spiros Law, P.C., our team provides the legal assistance needed to recover financial compensation as well as your quality of life. We’re here to help, so don’t hesitate to get in touch!

What are the Symptoms of Brain Injuries?

TBI is often classified as one of the following: mild, moderate, or severe. In many cases, the symptoms of mild and moderate brain injuries are the same, often including:

• Dizziness
• Drowsiness/ Weakness
• Ringing in the ears
• Confusion
• Memory loss
• Changes in sleep patterns
• Concussion
• Fainting
• Temporary amnesia
• Irritability
• Head injury

Severe brain injuries come with more serious, and sometimes permanent, symptoms – including: 

• Slurred speech
• Unconsciousness
• Repeated nausea or vomiting
• Seizures
• Loss of coordination
• Agitation or combativeness
• Coma
• Internal bleeding
• Brain damage
• Skull fracture

Brain injuries are not only difficult to treat but are often tricky to diagnose, especially because they may not appear immediately after the incident. In fact, brain injury victims may feel perfectly fine at first and only later start developing symptoms. That’s why it’s so critical to visit your doctor after a severe incident, even if you do not believe that you’re injured. Anyone who suffered a head injury, even if they never lost consciousness, should seek immediate medical attention. Be sure to obtain all medical records and written accounts of the incident – both of which may serve as valuable evidence when building your case.

Who Can Be Held Responsible for a Traumatic Brain Injury?

Determining who is responsible for your injury involves careful consideration of how and where it occurred. The liable person or company may be an employer, fellow driver, property owner, healthcare professional, or product manufacturer.

Employers

If unsafe conditions, lack of proper safety precautions, or a preventable hazard at work caused your TBI, your employer may be liable. Examples include catastrophic incidents at construction sites, factories, or any workplace where employee safety is not prioritized.

Motor Vehicle Drivers

Car, truck, and motorcycle wrecks are common causes of traumatic brain injuries. If a driver’s negligent behavior, such as speeding or distracted driving, caused the crash, they must be held accountable.

Property Owners

If unsafe conditions on someone else’s property result in a TBI, the property owner may be legally responsible. This includes slip-and-fall situations, falling objects, or hazards that were not properly addressed. For instance, if a grocery store fails to clean up a spill or a landlord doesn’t fix a broken staircase, they may be held responsible for the resulting injury.

Medical Professionals

In instances of medical negligence, doctors, surgeons, or other healthcare professionals may be to blame. Medical errors may occur during surgery, childbirth, or other procedures. If a medical mistake caused your traumatic brain injury, the healthcare provider may be held accountable.

Product Manufacturers

If a defective product, malfunctioning equipment, or unsafe machinery causes a brain injury, the manufacturer may be liable. This could include malfunctioning airbags, defective helmets, or dangerous workplace equipment.

Proving that negligence caused your injury requires a thorough investigation – which is why it’s crucial to contact a traumatic brain injury attorney as soon as possible. Your dedicated attorney will look into the major incident to determine whether negligence played a role, gathering evidence to fortify your claim. 

How Much Compensation Can You Receive for a Brain Injury?

If you suffered a brain injury due to someone’s negligence, you may be eligible for financial compensation. The amount you can recover is dependent on the severity of your injury and its impact on your life.

Types of Compensation for a Brain Injury:

Economic Damages (Monetary Losses)

These damages cover the financial impact of your injury, including things that can be assigned a specific dollar amount. Examples include the following: 

• Medical expenses: Hospital bills, doctor visits, surgeries, rehabilitation, and therapy
• Future medical costs: Ongoing treatments, follow-up appointments, medications, or long-term care
• Lost wages: Income lost due to injury-related work absences
• Reduced earning ability: Income lost due to diminished ability to work in the future

Non-Economic Damages (Life Impacts)

Brain injuries deal a serious blow to more than finances, affecting your daily life. From relationships to mental health, non-economic damages can be just as costly as financial ones. You may be entitled to compensation for:

• Pain and suffering: Chronic headaches, dizziness, and other lasting symptoms
• Emotional distress: Anxiety, depression, PTSD, or injury-induced mood changes 
• Loss of enjoyment of life: Failure to enjoy the activities you once loved
• Loss of companionship: Strained relationships with a spouse, relatives, or friends
• Disfigurement or physical impairment: Visible scars or long-term disabilities

How Much Can You Expect to Receive in Order to Get Justice?

Compensation varies based on:

• The severity of your brain injury
• The long-term effects on your health and ability to work
• The emotional and physical toll on your daily life

Because brain injury cases can be complex, having an experienced lawyer can help ensure you get the full compensation you deserve. A skilled attorney will gather evidence, calculate the true cost of your injury, and fight for a fair settlement so you can focus solely on recovery.

If you or a loved one suffered a brain injury due to someone else’s negligence, don’t wait to seek legal guidance. Contacting a TBI attorney as soon as possible can make a major difference in the outcome of your case – and your future.

TBI Statistics

• A traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs every 9 seconds in the United States.
• Over 13.5 million Americans live with a brain injury-related disability, making it the second most common disability.
• Approximately 2.5 million Americans endure a brain injury every year.
• TBIs contribute to one-third of all injury-related deaths in the U.S.
• More than 155 people die from brain-related injuries every year.
• Men are 1.5 times more likely than women to be hospitalized for a serious head injury.
• Almost 50% of children with TBIs were injured in falls.
• Falls are the most common cause of TBIs in adults over 70.
• Less than 5% of brain injury victims get proper medical treatment.
• 1 in 60 people in the U.S. lives with a brain injury-related disability.

Why Choose Spiros Law?

We believe that results speak louder than words – which is why our successes say so much. Our legal team is proud to serve injury victims here at home in Illinois and throughout the region. We have scored life-changing compensation for clients injured due to the negligence of others. Examples include the following:

• $9,842,900: When a baby suffered significant harm and required an emergency craniotomy, nearly $10 million was recovered in the second-largest verdict in the history of Vermilion County.
• $1,450,000: When a car ran a stop sign and injured our client, they received the largest settlement in Ford County history.
• $1,400,000: After a 42-year-old woman suffered vein necrosis, chronic pain, and nerve damage after being given the wrong medication at a hospital, she was awarded the largest settlement for Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) in Champaign County.

These successful cases are just a few of many, proving our team’s trusted experience dealing with a wide variety of personal injury cases. We help clients with the following cases:

• Catastrophic Injuries
• Auto Wrecks
• Burn Injuries
• Paralysis Injuries
• Worker’s Comp Claims
• Wrongful Death Lawsuit
• Sexual Assault
• Mass Tort
• Federal Tort Claims
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At Spiros Law, P.C., we pride ourselves on clear, open communication – and our fantastic reviews prove it! From the moment we evaluate a case, we are upfront and honest about the likelihood of your case’s success. 

Because we understand that each potential client has already experienced trauma, pain, and loss, we approach every case with compassion and empathy. Our team will walk beside you each step of the way, fighting to achieve the justice you deserve. 

Contact Us 24/7

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured and you suspect another party’s negligence may be at least partially to blame, contact Spiros Law, P.C. today.

Reach us 24/7 to speak to a personal injury attorney – and remember, time is of the essence. Even if you’re unsure whether someone else might be responsible for your injury, our experienced legal team is here to help. We’ll help you consider your options and if you decide to move forward, we’ll get right to work building your personal injury case. Even though someone else failed to protect your health and safety, our committed personal injury attorneys at Spiros Law, P.C. are ready to protect your rights and get you the justice you deserve.

We’re here to serve you throughout Illinois, with offices continently located in Danville, Kankakee, and Champaign, IL, so get in touch with our dedicated team today.  

FAQs

What Is a Traumatic Brain Injury?

A traumatic brain injury occurs when a sudden impact or force causes damage to the brain. Being hit by another object, aggressive shaking, or whiplash may be to blame, resulting in cognitive dysfunction, memory loss, and sleep changes. TBIs fall on a spectrum from mild to severe, with the most serious injuries impacting movement, behavior, and speech – as well as an increased risk of seizures, Parkinson’s disease, and Alzheimer’s disease.

How Much Will My Medical Bills Be After a TBI?

While the initial damage caused by a TBI cannot be reversed, getting immediate medical attention can help prevent further damage. Treatment costs vary based on the injury’s severity and may include bills for emergency medical care, hospital stays, imaging (X-rays, MRIs, or CT scans), surgeries, medications, rehabilitation, and more. Long-term care, such as physical therapy and counseling, may also be an integral part of recovery. In fact, according to the CDC, the lifetime cost of treating TBIs in the U.S. is about $76.5 billion.

How Do I Know If I Have a TBI After a Head Injury?

The symptoms associated with a traumatic brain injury are linked to its severity and the person’s age. For instance, a mild TBI, like a concussion, may heal within a few weeks. A more severe brain injury may leave the sufferer with permanent disabilities, while the most devastating TBIs can be fatal. 

Damage to children’s growing brains may cause developmental delays, Older adults also face severe impacts, especially if symptoms are misdiagnosed or attributed to other pre-existing conditions.

What Are the Symptoms of a Mild TBI?

Mild TBIs, also known as concussions, typically involve little to no loss of consciousness. Symptoms may include the following:

• Headache
• Ringing in the ears
• Dizziness
• Confusion
• Nausea or vomiting
• Irritability
• Memory loss
• Changes in sleep patterns

What Are the Symptoms of a Severe TBI?

Severe traumatic brain injuries involve a loss of consciousness that persists at least 24 hours, resulting in long-lasting or permanent damage. Severe TBI symptoms may include those listed above, as well as:

• Seizures
• Slurred speech
• Repeated vomiting
• Loss of coordination
• Coma
• Agitation or aggressive behavior

Keep in mind that TBI symptoms may not be evident right away. Some TBI sufferers feel absolutely normal immediately after experiencing trauma to the head, with symptoms developing later on. That’s why it’s so important to visit your physician as soon as possible after any head injury, even if you never lose consciousness. A thorough medical exam may indicate brain damage, enabling treatment before further damage occurs. Plus, a doctor’s visit helps create a record of your injury.

What Injuries Can Result in a TBI?

A traumatic brain injury can result from many types of situations, including:

• Car wrecks
• Motorcycle crashes
• Truck collisions
• Birth injuries
• Trips, Slips and Falls
• Drunk driving collisions
• Sports injuries

What Compensation Can I Receive for a TBI?

If someone else’s negligence caused your brain injury, you may be entitled to financial compensation for the following:

• Medical costs: Past, present, and future medical expenses
• Lost wages: Losses due to missed work and reduced earning potential
• Rehabilitation costs: Expenses for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and assistive care
• Pain and suffering: Compensation for physical pain, emotional trauma, and decreased quality of life
• Loss of companionship: Negative effect on relationships with a spouse or family members

To ensure you receive the compensation you deserve, contact a qualified traumatic brain injury attorney as soon as possible. At Spiros Law, P.C., our legal team will calculate the predicted value of your claim and fight for justice each step of the way.

How Long Will It Take to Receive Compensation?

The length of time needed to settle a TBI claim is dependent on these factors:

• The severity of the injury and length of treatment
• The insurance company’s response and willingness to negotiate
• The case’s overall complexity and whether a lawsuit is necessary

Note that some cases settle in just a few months, while others take years to conclude – especially if they go to trial. Your traumatic brain injury attorney can expedite the process by filing your claim, communicating with the insurance company, and handling all negotiations.

Can Hiring a Lawyer Help With a TBI Lawsuit?

Yes, a lawyer can help secure compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. At Spiros Law, P.C., our legal team will investigate your case, gather evidence, and fight for the full and fair compensation you deserve. Our experienced traumatic brain injury attorneys work alongside medical experts to prove that someone else’s negligence caused your injury. 

If you suffered a traumatic brain injury due to other parties’ negligence, our team is here to help. For a free case review, contact Spiros Law, P.C. today!

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