Orland Park Brain Injuries Lawyer

Attorney Serving TBI Victims in Orland Park, IL

The human brain is extremely complex. It stores memories and personality traits, controls voluntary and involuntary bodily functions, and regulates thoughts, emotions, and other processes. Because it is such a vital organ, the brain is surrounded by the 29 bones that comprise the skull, which provides essential protection.

Many kinds of personal injury accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries, with traumatic brain injuries being among the worst. Altered brain function can cause multiple problems, impacting the victim and their family in various ways. If the accident that caused these injuries qualifies as a personal injury case, the Law Office of J. Francis Barker, P.C. can help you collect compensation. We provide Chicago-area victims with effective legal representation from our office in Orland Park. Let us make a real difference in the outcome of your case.

Maximizing Compensation for Traumatic Brain Injuries

Although our skulls protect our brains, they are still vulnerable. Most traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) result from direct impacts to the head, while some are caused by sharp objects — such as skull bone fragments or bullets — that penetrate the brain. Common events that may lead to TBIs include:

• Direct impacts in car accidents and other kinds of motor vehicle collisions
• Assaults, including shootings
• Falls, especially from significant heights
• Sports injuries

These and other kinds of incidents can change the brain's ability to function correctly. Traumatic brain injuries are classified by their severity as mild, moderate, or severe. Damaged brain cells usually cannot regenerate, although other brain cells may take over some functions.

How a Traumatic Brain Injury Can Affect Victims

Depending on several factors, which include the victim's age and the severity of the TBI, the effects may be temporary or permanent. Frequently experienced issues include:

• Changes in personality, including extreme reactions and mood swings
• Confusion, including diminished thought processes
• Communication difficulties
• Motor skills impairments
• Seizures
• Impulse control challenges
• Unexpected behaviors
• Psychological and emotional trauma
• Disabilities
  
• Nerve damage
• Brain infections
• Blood clots

Some of these and other issues may lessen over time, but some victims may experience them for the rest of their lives. Not only must victims adjust to the new realities resulting from traumatic brain injuries, but their families must also.

Consequences and Compensation in Traumatic Brain Injury Cases

TBIs affect each victim differently. However, many people experience lingering consequences that may include:

• Damage to personal relationships, including loss of consortium and being unable to provide guidance and support
• An inability to work and earn an income
• Astronomical medical expenses
• A need for replacement services and ongoing care
• Disabilities that require changes to residences and vehicles
• Extreme pain and suffering
• Having to relearn speech or other skills
• Needing assistance with everyday tasks
• Being unable to enjoy life

The list of potential complications may change because they can evolve over time. If another party's negligence, recklessness, or intentional act causes a traumatic brain injury, you can likely obtain compensation for these and other eligible expenses and conditions.

It is vital to work with a knowledgeable attorney in cases involving TBIs. Insurance companies are highly unlikely to offer a reasonable settlement amount voluntarily, especially in cases like these that probably involve high amounts of damages. Once you sign a settlement offer, it becomes a binding legal document. You cannot go back later, asking for more compensation. When you partner with the Law Office of J. Francis Barker, P.C., Attorney Barker will meticulously calculate your damages and work diligently to help you get every penny you deserve.

Contact Our Orland Park, IL Traumatic Brain Injury Attorney

The skills your attorney possesses can mean the difference between receiving minimal compensation and the maximum available amount you deserve. At the Law Office of J. Francis Barker, P.C., we will use our considerable legal knowledge and skills to protect your best interests, remaining by your side during the entire claims process. Contact us now at 708-321-1223 to speak with our experienced TBI attorney. Your consultation is free, and you will not pay us fees unless we win compensation for you.