What Do You Say to Someone Who Has a Brain Injury?

Serious brain injuries are impactful in ways that few of us can understand. TBI can cause changes to mood, affect, and memory. Someone we knew as caring, warm, and inviting may turn to be harsh, cruel, and closed off when they suffer a head injury. This sort of flip in personality is typical when brain damage occurs. This can be devastating for family and friends.

It can be tricky to learn how to communicate best with someone who is suffering brain injury symptoms. It is important to remember that you are dealing with a loved one in a new stage of life. Who they were before their head injury and who they are after can vary wildly.

The most important things that you can communicate to someone who has suffered serious brain injuries is empathy, understanding, and consistency. Their world has changed more than yours, and this shift in your relationship may cause strain personally. We find that it is helpful to say the following:

I AM HERE FOR YOU

Let your loved one know and show them through your actions that you are going to be there for them.

TAKE YOUR TIME

Brain damage can make it difficult to remember certain things that were once incredibly familiar. Certain memories may be erased, and certain common words may be out of reach. Let your loved one know that you are willing to be patient as they adjust.

THIS IS CROSSING A BOUNDARY

In some circumstances, brain damage can result in individuals having difficulty controlling impulses. You may find a loved one acting out in sexual, aggressive, or crude ways. This could be wildly shocking if it comes from a person who used to be a moral foundation for your family or friend group. Setting a boundary can help those with brain injury symptoms adjust to what you require in the relationship. More importantly, this will allow you to have a relationship in which you feel safe.

DO YOU NEED HELP?

This is one of the most important questions you can ask. Brain damage results in a new world for the victims of it. Let them know you are someone they can call if they need assistance.

If you find yourself in a place where you need a little extra help, give us a call. We serve Brevard County and central Florida. TBI cases often involve negligent parties who have made decisions that lead to severe injury and loss of earning potential. For over 30 years, our traumatic brain injury lawyers have helped those suffering from serious injury. We understand the challenges they face and can often provide insight into what some good next steps might be for you and your loved one.

What are the Benefits of Filing a Lawsuit for My Brain Injury?

The benefit of filing a lawsuit for your brain injury is that the brain injury victim can receive compensation. Depending on the severity of your injury, you may need specialized treatment for the rest of your life. You’ll get your medical bills paid, your lost wages recovered, future lost wages paid, and any other damages covered.

In short, you’ll be set up for the future.

One of the most surprising things we find in the thousands of conversations we have every year is how little insurance wants to offer our clients. On average, we find that insurance undervalues claims by 2 to 100 times what we get for our client. It’s a broad spectrum, but it proves a point.

Most people don’t understand how badly insurance is setting them up for the future.

Victims of head injury often try to handle cases on their own. Insurance companies do a great job of telling us they are going to help us. But when it is time to put the money where their mouth is, they often come up far short.

How Can a TBI Lawyer Help?

Traumatic brain injury lawyers' great gifts aren’t in providing mass amounts of money for no cause. It is in guiding individuals through insurance law, getting their clients the best medical treatment, and making sure insurance pays what they owe. Even in the accidents that feel minor, there are long-term needs that could come up. You might have been injured in a crash and lost consciousness. You may have gotten a concussion and are now experiencing frequent headaches. These could be signs of long-term effects of the crash. A doctor can assess the severity of your injuries, and a lawyer can help you get the compensation you need to support your recovery.

Get compensated for what you need now and in the future. Give us a call at (321) 723-6591 to figure out if your case is something we can help with. We don’t charge to talk about brain injury lawsuits, and we don’t waste your time. Our team is ready to speak now.

If I've Suffered a Brain Injury (TBI), What Legal Claim Can I Bring?

When you suffer a head injury, you can bring forward a traumatic brain injury lawsuit to get compensation for any damages you’ve suffered. Damages can include medical bills, lost wages, future lost wages, and other items like pain and suffering.

These legal claims are dependent upon how the injury happened, who was responsible, and what type of insurance coverage they have. You can bring legal claims for a head injury suffered from a car accident, a slip and fall, or any other serious injury. A good TBI lawyer can hold the responsible party liable for their negligence and seek the fair compensation you deserve. For example, if you're in a motor vehicle accident caused by a commercial truck, the trucking company could be held liable for your injuries. A good legal professional will be able to assess the extent of your injuries and their impact on your ability to function. Medical care and rehabilitation can incur significant expenses, not to mention lasting disability and trauma. You need to be compensated for these damages.

If you’re interested in seeing what type of legal claim you can bring, give us a call for a free consultation. We won’t waste your time, and we never charge to discuss your brain injury claims.