Each year, millions of people in the United States experience a traumatic brain injury, and while most are considered mild traumatic brain injuries or concussions, they can still be serious and lead to long recovery journeys. If you were injured and suffered a concussion or head injury as a result, you may be eligible for compensation. Learn more about the average payout for concussions and head injuries and what you can expect with your claim.
What is a Concussion and How Do They Occur?
Concussions occur when a force causes sudden movement that rattles the brain, affecting how a person thinks, feels, acts, etc. This can be caused by a bump, jolt, or hit to the body such as in contact sports or car accidents. Sudden movement can lead to damaged brain cells, chemical changes in the brain, or bruising.
What is the Average Settlement for Head Injuries from Car Accidents?
Personal injury cases are unique in that even two cases can have completely different settlement amounts. Compensation for accidents related to head injuries can vary greatly from thousands to millions and it is all dependent on the circumstances of the case and how it is handled in the aftermath. Take a look at the range of results for some of the cases we’ve represented:
- $800,000 for a traumatic brain injury involving a client who was a passenger in a car accident involving multiple vehicles.
- $350,000 for a client injured in a drunk driving accident leading to multiple injuries including a head injury.
- $300,000 for a client who suffered a traumatic brain injury due to a car accident.
- $8,800,000 for a client who sustained a traumatic brain injury due to a defective vehicle.
[Past results obtained on behalf of clients afford no guarantee of future results and every case is different and must be judged on its own merits.]
Factors that Impact Settlement for Concussion
If a head injury has impacted your life, you have a right to know what to expect. These are some of the factors that can impact your settlement amount:
Severity of Injuries
Head injuries range in level of severity from mild concussions that require less medical treatment to traumatic brain injuries that can have lifelong repercussions. It’s generally acknowledged that the longer the recovery period is and the more care that is required, the higher the settlement amount will be.
Economic and Non-economic Damages
There are two types of damage accounted for in personal injury accident cases. This includes economic damages that you can easily assign a monetary value to and then there are non-economic damages that are not based on financial losses.
Economic damages:
- Lost wages
- Medical expenses
- Property damage
- Loss of earning capacity
Non-economic damages:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of companionship
- Loss of enjoyment of life
Liability
Depending on the state you are in, fault may be shared which means you may not recover the full compensation if you are found partially liable for the accident.
Attorney
Having a good attorney on your side is a game-changer when it comes to personal injury cases. This keeps you from accepting a lowball offer (learn more about why you shouldn’t accept the first offer after an accident) and that your compensation accounts for the full extent of damages. It’s important not to accept any offers without first consulting with an attorney. They can ensure you are being offered a fair settlement and advise you throughout the process.
Trust DM Injury Law to Fight for Your Rights
You need a team of legal experts on your side that puts you first. With over a century of collective experience and dedication to our clients, DM Injury Law is the right advocate for your case. We understand the need to obtain the maximum compensation possible for head injuries and will work tirelessly to fight for what you deserve. Contact our attorneys today for a free consultation on your case. We are a contingency-based firm which means you don’t pay unless we win your case.