How Truck Accidents Can Lead to Traumatic Brain Injuries

Truck accident brain injuries are alarmingly common. This is because a fully loaded tractor-trailer carries enough mass and momentum to turn even a “minor” collision into a lifelong tragedy. When the head is struck against an object, such as a windshield, or snapped from side to side or back and forth during a violent collision, the impacts can be profound.

Head injuries sustained during a truck accident can cause neurons in the brain to stretch, swell, or tear. This can result in concussions, contusions, diffuse axonal injury, and even penetrating injuries from flying debris. These types of traumatic brain injury can have long-term economic, emotional, and physical consequences, requiring years of assistance without the promise of recovery.

TBI is linked to persistent disability, repeated hospitalizations, and lower life expectancy. It is also connected to substantial medical costs, an inability to continue working, and multiple impacts on social and family life. When truck accident brain injuries impact you or someone you love, you need a law firm that knows how to prove liability, calculate your full damages, and fight for the resources you will need to manage the long-term complications of TBI.

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To schedule a FREE consultation with one of the experienced attorneys at Burg Simpson, call 303-792-5595 today. Based out of Denver, we assist individuals and families dealing with the costs and complications of TBI throughout Colorado.

Complications from Truck Crash Brain Injuries

Truck accident brain injuries are not one-size-fits-all. The path from injury to recovery can vary widely depending on the force of the accident, the type of TBI sustained, your age at the time of the crash, and how quickly you received care. However, even a “mild” brain injury can result in serious complications, including:

• Cognitive changes: Slow processing, attention and memory difficulties, impaired executive function, and difficulty with multi-tasking and decision making.
• Behavioral and emotional changes: Irritability, mood swings, anxiety, depression, apathy, and impaired impulse control.
• Physical changes: Chronic headaches, sensitivity to light and noise, dizziness and balance problems, sleep disturbances, seizures, and spasticity.
• Communication changes: Trouble finding words, slowed speech, and difficulties understanding language.

According to the CDC, among people alive five years after a moderate to severe TBI, 57% experience permanent disability, 55% are unemployed, 50% are rehospitalized, and 33% need help with daily activities. These expenses, combined with lost wages, can quickly add up, forcing victims of truck accident brain injuries into very stressful financial situations.

At Burg Simpson, we have spent nearly five decades helping people struggling with the physical, psychological, and financial consequences of TBI. If you have been injured, we are here to listen to your experiences, discuss possible damages, and help you determine the best way to seek the compensation you are due.

Costs Associated With Truck Accident Brain Injuries

Many brain injuries sustained in truck collisions come with both immediate and long-term costs. In the immediate aftermath of a semi-truck crash, victims may require ER treatment, imaging, emergency neurosurgery, and placement in the ICU. Inpatient rehabilitation and in-home assistance from a skilled nurse may be necessary after emergency treatment, with long-term costs including various therapies, medications, assistive technology, home modifications, and attendant care.

The lifetime needs of a person with TBI can include periodic neurological care, spasticity management, antiepileptic drugs, neuropsychological support, cognitive therapy, vestibular therapy, in-home medical care, and durable medical equipment. Over time, these needs can demand millions of dollars, much of which could be excluded from initial insurance offers.

When you are facing decades of expenses due to an injury you did not cause, it is important that you seek compensation that reflects your actual losses. The experienced brain injury lawyers at Burg Simpson take time to understand all of the ways your injury has impacted your life. We will fight for the fair and full compensation you deserve.

When to Talk to a Truck Crash Lawyer

When you sustain an injury in a truck accident, it is a good idea to talk to a lawyer as quickly as possible. Not only is there a limit on how much time you have to file a lawsuit in Colorado (three years), but evidence that can prove essential for winning your case might disappear as well. Black box data, dash cam footage, driver logs, bills of lading, dispatch communications, and maintenance and repair records can all legally be deleted after set periods of time. Securing this evidence before it is gone is essential to building the strongest possible case.

Truck accident brain injuries can be complex to litigate. There could be several liable parties, including carrier companies and maintenance contractors, who share a portion of the blame. Unless each party is identified, it may prove impossible to secure full compensation. Add to this the fact that trucking companies and their insurers work with defense teams that know how to shift blame, and the importance of hiring a truck accident lawyer becomes all the more apparent.

Lastly, insurance companies have a long history of minimizing or denying payouts to victims of serious injury. Your lawyer will do the exact opposite. Often working with life-care planning specialists and vocational and economic experts, truck accident lawyers can translate current and future needs into actual dollars. This helps to ensure all of your damages are accounted for and can make the difference between struggling to make ends meet and having access to the resources you need to make the fullest recovery possible.

With Burg Simpson, you can expect:

• Decades of experience dealing with catastrophic injury cases.
• The resources of a national firm with the personal touch of a local team.
• Client-first priorities, including unlimited access to your attorney, so you are never left in the dark.
• An understanding of Colorado laws, roads, limitations, and damage caps.
• A history of securing large settlements and verdicts, including millions of dollars for victims of truck crashes.

At Burg Simpson, our goal is to help victims of truck accident brain injuries secure fair compensation, maintain access to the best possible care, and move forward with their lives. We know how confusing and frustrating it can be to try and navigate the legal process alone. We welcome the opportunity to meet with you, without cost or commitment, and help you determine how to move forward with your claim.

Talk to a Truck Crash Brain Injury Lawyer for FREE

If you or someone you love has sustained a TBI in a collision with a semi-truck, contact Burg Simpson online or call our Colorado office to schedule your FREE and confidential case review today. Located in Denver, our experienced lawyers help victims of truck accident brain injuries living in Boulder, Colorado Springs, and throughout the state.