Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are a common result of car accidents. TBIs can range from mild to severe, and their effects can be temporary or permanent. A TBI can affect the victim's physical, cognitive, and emotional abilities, leading to a decreased quality of life.

If you or a loved one has suffered a TBI due to the negligence of another party, it's important to understand your legal options. A personal injury case can help you recover damages for your medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.

Here's what you need to know about TBIs and personal injury cases:

TBI symptoms can be delayed or forgotten: Symptoms of a TBI may not appear until days or weeks after the accident. This is why it's essential to seek medical attention immediately after an accident, even if you feel fine. TBI frequently causes memory loss, which may cause individuals with TBI to forget their symptoms.
TBIs can be invisible: Some TBIs don't show up on imaging tests, which can make it challenging to prove the extent of the injury in court. An expert medical physician or forensic psychologist may be needed to properly diagnose TBI.
Insurance companies may try to downplay TBIs: Because TBIs may not show up on imaging tests, insurance companies frequently argue that a TBI is not really there or not as severe as it appears, or that the symptoms are not related to the accident. To prove TBI diagnosis and severity of impact on your life, it is a good idea to get an attorney to advocate for your rights.

If you have suffered a TBI injury, call us at (206) 673-1612 to discuss your legal options with our attorney Olga Zozulia who has represented numerous clients who have sustained TBI injury in a car accident.