A traumatic brain injury can cause life-altering and permanent disabilities. Often, the full impact of TBI isn't felt until months or years later.
If you've suffered a TBI due to the negligent actions of someone else in Texas, you have every right to pursue the biggest monetary settlement possible.
Unfortunately – and despite what you might see other law firms say – there is no "average" settlement for a traumatic brain injury in Texas. The value of your case depends entirely on the unique facts and upon the skill and track record of the attorney that you hire.
At Grossman Law we know what it takes to maximize your traumatic brain injury settlement.
If you are here because you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury due to the negligence of someone else, we hope you'll reach out to us online or call (855) 326-0000 to discuss your case. We'll listen to the details of your case, and point you in the right direction, whether we are able to take your case, or whether you'd be better served elsewhere.
Unlike many personal injury law firms, Grossman Law does not operate as a so-called "settlement mill". We only accept cases that we are prepared to take all the way to trial, if necessary, to achieve a fair outcome. This means that the majority of the cases we handle involve significant, life-altering injuries such as traumatic brain injuries.
Here are a handful of examples of settlements we've secured for our Texas clients who've suffered traumatic brain injuries:
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Examples of Our Traumatic Brain Injury Settlements
Disclaimer: Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome in your case.
$2,000,000.00 Settlement / Traumatic Brain Injury / Workplace Accident
Our client was a man who suffered a serious brain injury after a fall on the job. Our attorneys were able to successfully prove that the person directing the employee's activities had instructed him to use a dangerous and unstable ladder instead of an interior stairwell to access the roof. Because of this decision, the victim used the ladder which slipped out from under him, resulting in a 20+ foot fall and subsequent serious injuries. The money recovered was able to help the injured man provide for his family.
$1,765,000.00 Settlement / Traumatic Brain Injury / Workplace Accident
Our client was driving to his workplace – an oilfield in west Texas – when he suddenly collided with a commercial truck making a left hand turn. He suffered catastrophic facial fractures, a traumatic brain injury, and ended up in a coma. The defendant attempted to shift blame for the accident claiming that he was speeding and that he wasn't wearing a seatbelt. Our team of investigators were able to disprove both of these allegations, and ultimately demonstrate that the defendant's negligence caused the collision. This led to a favorable settlement for our client.
$ Confidential Settlement / Traumatic Brain Injury / Motorcycle vs. Commercial Truck Collision
Our client was a motorcyclist who suffered a serious brain injury after he was involved in a crash with an 18-wheeler. Despite a police investigation that put the commercial truck driver squarely at fault, the truck driver and his attorneys denied that he did anything wrong. They went so far as to insist that the police investigation was completely incorrect and that motorcyclist caused his own injuries. We hired one of the nation's leading accident reconstructionists to get to the bottom of what really happened. The expert concurred with the police investigation and after some tense negotiations, the case was resolved to our client's satisfaction.
Keep reading to learn more about Texas TBI lawsuits and what your settlement might be worth.
Is There an Average Brain Injury Settlement Amount?
Brain injuries are as unique as the victims who suffer from them. Because no two cases are alike, it is impossible to identify an average TBI settlement amount. TBI settlement amounts do tend to be higher than many other types of personal injury claims, however, due to the severity and potential for permanent disability.
Although you might find TBI settlement calculators online, these sites cannot accurately gauge the severity of your claim or evaluate the details. Head injury settlement calculators also cannot calculate the value of your damages accurately.
To better understand the potential value of your brain injury lawsuit, talk to an experienced head injury attorney. They can help you better understand brain injury settlement amounts.
What Types of Accidents Can Lead to a Traumatic Brain Injury?
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can result from any incident that disrupts brain function, such as:
- A sharp jolt or blow to the head,
- An object penetrating the skull,
- A stroke or aneurysm, or
- Oxygen deprivation.
As a result of TBI, the victim can develop neurological disorders that require specialized care, usually for the duration of the victim’s life. Although medical practitioners can manage these conditions, no treatment or cure exists for TBIs.
Some of the most common ways to sustain a severe injury to the brain include:
- Motor vehicle accidents,
- Medical malpractice,
- Slip and fall accidents, and
- Work-related accidents.
No matter how you or a loved one sustained a traumatic brain injury, you may have the right to pursue legal action if another party’s actions caused the damage. A brain injury lawyer can identify and hold the at-fault party accountable for their actions.
What Factors Influence the Average Traumatic Brain Injury Settlement in Texas?
Brain injury lawsuit settlements should compensate the victim for all of their actual damages.
Depending on the details of your case, this might include financial, physical, and emotional damages, such as:
- Doctor and hospital bills,
- Medical testing and evaluation,
- Rehabilitation and therapy,
- Neurological evaluation and treatment,
- At-home or inpatient care,
- Lost wages and benefits, and
- Pain and suffering.
Because most TBI victims require long-term treatment and care, your brain injury attorney may also incorporate the following into your estimated settlement:
- Estimated future loss of income,
- Estimated cost of future care and treatment,
- Diminished quality of life, and
- Diminished earning capacity.
In some cases, the victim’s family members may also have cause to pursue legal action.
If, for example, a spouse could sue for loss of care, companionship, or consortium of the victim. Your attorney can help you explore your options for pursuing compensation based on the details of your case.
If a loved one died due to a traumatic brain injury, a Texas wrongful death lawyer can help you hold the at-fault party accountable.
Does a Traumatic Brain Injury Qualify as a Permanent Disability?
In most brain injury lawsuits, victims sustain long-term or permanent disability.
Any severe head injury can compromise the victim’s physical, emotional, and mental capacity.
Some of the most common physical effects of TBI include:
- Seizures,
- Chronic headaches,
- Balance problems,
- Chronic fatigue, and
- Muscle spasms.
Cognitive and behavioral effects of traumatic brain injuries often include:
- Memory loss,
- Lack of focus or concentration,
- Poor impulse control,
- Personality changes,
- Depression, and
- Anxiety.
Head injury victims often experience a cluster of these or other symptoms. As a result, victims often cannot form or maintain personal relationships, socialize, or hold a job. These are just some of the potential reasons why a TBI injury could qualify as a permanent disability. In that case, the value of your legal claim could increase accordingly.
How Long Do You Have to File a Lawsuit for Your TBI Claim in Texas?
The Texas statute of limitations provides you with only two years to take legal action for a traumatic head injury or wrongful death. If the at-fault party was a governmental agency, you might have even less time – as little as six months. If you fail to file your civil action before the statutory time limit, you could lose your right to recover compensation for your injuries.
Talking to a TBI attorney can help protect your legal right to sue the at-fault party and ensure a quicker resolution to your case.
Why Do I Need a Lawyer for a TBI Settlement?
In Texas, you can pursue a personal injury claim or even file a TBI lawsuit without legal representation. However, having an experienced brain injury lawyer on your side provides multiple benefits.
For example, when you trust the Texas personal injury attorneys of Grossman Law Offices to handle your case, you benefit from our extensive knowledge and experience.
To obtain a brain injury settlement and recover fair compensation for your damages, we must demonstrate the at-fault party’s negligence. This requires an in-depth investigation into the facts of your case. We must gather evidence to establish the elements of negligence and prove your damages. But the process does not end there.
We negotiate with the defendant’s insurance company to obtain the best possible TBI settlement for you. If the at-fault party’s lawyers will not negotiate in good faith, we stand prepared to take your case to court. Throughout the process, we fight aggressively to protect your legal rights and get you the settlement you deserve.
Additionally, and most importantly, you will likely net more compensation with the help of a lawyer.
Examples of Brain Injury Lawsuit Settlements Achieved by Grossman Law Offices
With more than 30 years of experience, we know how to get results for our clients.
These are just a few examples of the settlements and verdicts we have achieved for our clients.
- $2 million recovery for a serious, work-related brain injury;
- $1.765 million recovery for a TBI caused by a commercial vehicle accident;
- $1.75 million recovery for an alcohol-related slip and fall head injury;
- $1.15 million recovery for an in-utero brain injury caused by a car accident;
- $550,000 recovery for a workplace-related head injury; and
- $350,000 recovery for a head injury related to premises liability.
Although these achievements are not typical, we go above and beyond to help our clients get the brain injury lawsuit settlements or verdict they deserve. The amount of your brain injury lawsuit settlement will depend on the factors of your case and the nature of your injuries.
However, the sooner we can get started on your case, the better our chances of bringing you favorable results.
Consult a Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer at Grossman Law Today
If you sustained a serious head injury, talk to one of the traumatic brain injury lawyers of Grossman Law Offices as soon as possible. The insurance company may ask you for a recorded statement or offer you a quick, lowball settlement to minimize their liability. We will sit down with you, evaluate your case, and recommend a strategy for moving forward.
Our flagship office is in Dallas, but we routinely represent folks who've suffered closed head injuries across the state of Texas. Recently we've secured settlements for people in Waco, El Paso, Fort Worth, Austin, Houston, and Corpus Christi.
Regardless of where your injury occurred, we invite you to contact us now or call (855) 326-0000 for a free consultation. We look forward to answering your questions about your potential traumatic brain injury settlement in Texas.
