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Blunt Force Trauma to the Head in a Car Accident: Legal Options

By Ralph Curtis
Jun 18, 2024
Auto Accidents
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Blunt force trauma to the head after a car accident can have permanent repercussions on your health and finances. You may be eligible to recover compensation through a personal injury claim against the responsible parties. There are various types of personal injury damages which should be considered.

If you or a loved one is a car accident victim with a blunt force head injury, contact Curtis Legal Group today. There is no need to feel intimidated at the prospect of taking legal action. We will champion your rights and negotiate on your behalf, so you can focus on healing. Our goal is to use our experience and expertise to recover the maximum compensation possible.

Compensation for Brain Injury Medical Expenses

If someone else is responsible for your head injury, it may be possible to get compensation for medical bills and other medical expenses. In head trauma cases, the bills usually do not stop after initial treatment. Ongoing or lifetime care and treatment are typical in a serious head injury. This often includes:

  • Follow-up doctor visits
  • Medication
  • Physical therapy
  • Evaluations and tests

Lost Wages and Lost Earning Capacity

A blunt-force trauma head injury can derail careers and keep people out of work for extended periods. If someone only misses a brief time, lost wages are calculated based on hourly wages and the hours they usually work. If someone is unable to work, the math becomes more complicated. Many careers have been lost due to TBI. This causes someone’s earning potential to be significantly reduced and will need to be compensated for.

Compensation for Pain and Suffering

In most cases, intense pain and suffering accompany these types of injuries. A significant blow to the head can cause a great degree of both immediate physical pain and chronic pain for prolonged periods. The pain and suffering are often accompanied by mental anguish that can be particularly debilitating both physically and emotionally.

Fortunately, those who suffer a blunt force trauma head injury due to someone else’s malice or negligence can receive monetary compensation for these damages to help ease the pain and inconvenience.

Effects of Blunt Force Head Trauma Injuries

Symptoms may develop immediately or manifest slowly over hours, days, or even weeks after someone suffers blunt-force head trauma. Internal bleeding of the brain may worsen the damage and can lead to death.

If someone suffers from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), symptoms may manifest over extended periods of time and may take ten years or more to become apparent. Some symptoms of blunt force head injury may include:

  • Blurred vision
  • Confusion
  • Convulsion
  • Diminished coordination
  • Drops in blood pressure
  • Loss of consciousness
  • Partial paralysis involving one or more limbs
  • Personality changes and irritability
  • Severe headache
  • Slurred speech
  • Vomiting

TBI can also have long-term effects, including:

  • Chronic headaches
  • Loss of vision, taste, or smell
  • Speech and language problems
  • Coma

Contact Curtis Legal Group Today

The Sacramento car accident lawyers at Curtis Legal Group have extensive experience helping injured Californians. If you have questions about your or your loved ones legal options after a blunt force head injury, contact us today and Schedule a Free Consultation.