What Can You Do After A Traumatic Brain Injury On The Job?

Have you suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) on the job? 

This type of injury is more common than you might think. Over 1.5 million Americans suffer a TBI each year, and a significant portion of these catastrophic injuries happen on the job.

These injuries are particularly common in construction—there are 2.7 fatal TBIs per 100,000 workers in construction every year. Other industries that see a lot of TBIs are mining and agriculture. 

Unfortunately, traumatic brain injuries can be difficult to diagnose due to their complex nature. 

It’s important to make sure you get the care and support you need after a TBI. Here’s how to recognize the symptoms, along with some valuable info about what you can do if you’ve been injured on the job. 

Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injuries

There are a few different types of traumatic brain injuries, but they all have symptoms in common. These include dizziness, blurry vision, headaches, amnesia, and feeling disoriented. Many people with TBIs also experience emotional symptoms like depression and irritability.  If you notice changes in behavior, speech, or mood after an impact to the head, it’s important to seek help from a doctor. Many people think TBIs only happen as a result of impact, but they can also happen as a result of whiplash or a lack of oxygen. Many patients don’t immediately realize that they have a traumatic brain injury.

Types of Traumatic Brain Injuries

Traumatic brain injuries come with long-term cognitive and physical damage and can permanently change a person’s life. Depending on the severity of the injury, the victim may not be able to work or perform basic tasks. Here are the different types of TBIs to be aware of.  

• Concussion: This is one of the most common TBIs. A concussion typically happens after impact to the head or whiplash. 
• Contusion: A contusion is bruising of the brain tissue. Contusions also happen as a result of impact. 
• Penetrating brain injury: This happens when an object penetrates the skull. A gunshot wound is an example of a penetrating brain injury, but there are others. 
• Anoxic injury: Anoxic injuries happen when there is a lack of oxygen to the brain. Losing oxygen for even a short amount of time can cause permanent damage. 

What Should I Do After A Traumatic Brain Injury?

 Traumatic brain injuries can turn your life upside down. Many people with severe TBIs struggle to complete basic tasks on their own.  If you or a loved one has experienced a TBI, the first step is to make sure you’re getting the care you need. Even “mild” TBIs can require complex care and can have symptoms that last for a year or more. The sooner you get care, the sooner you can get your symptoms under control.  After a TBI, it’s important to gather as much documentation as possible. Here are some types of documentation you should get: 

• Witness statements
• Proof of missed work days
• Proof of doctor’s appointments
• Prescriptions
• Police report, if applicable

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How A Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer Can Help You

If you ormeone you care about is struggling with a brain injury, you don’t have to go it alone. An experienced traumatic brain injury lawyer can help you get the compensation you deserve. If the TBI happens while you’re on the job, it’s important that you not only receive coverage for your medical care, but also compensation for lost wages.  Filing for worker’s compensation and dealing with health insurance companies can be very stressful. Your lawyer will serve as your advocate in these situations to help you get the payout you deserve. This way, you can focus on your recovery and taking care of yourself instead of managing this stressful situation on your own.  BK Law offers a free initial consultation and case evaluation for victims of traumatic brain injuries and many other personal injuries. We understand how overwhelming a TBI can be, especially as you try to make sense of your legal options while you are focusing on your recovery.  Whether you are filing a claim with the at-fault party’s insurance company or trying to understand how to seek compensation from them directly, working with an experienced attorney is one of the best ways to prioritize your recovery and your legal issues concurrently. Contact BK Law as soon as possible so we can discuss your accident, your injuries, and how we can help you move forward towards justice. You do not deserve to shoulder the financial burden of someone else’s dangerous behavior, and we will fight for the money you deserve while you focus on your recovery.