What Evidence Will I Need to Support My TBI Claim?
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most serious injuries a person can suffer. A person can experience this injury in a car crash, a fall, during a medical procedure or a sports injury. We have handled all of these, as well as others.
Brain injuries can be catastrophic, affecting any of your senses or bodily functions. It can lead to financial loss, and huge medical bills. A person may experience the effects of a brain injury for the rest of their life.
If someone wrongfully caused your TBI, you will need evidence to prove it. Keep in mind that there is no single test that can prove a TBI. A TBI is a clinical diagnosis by a healthcare professional, and such a diagnosis requires looking at multiple factors, such as the history of the injury, the patient’s symptoms, a physical examination, and any additional tests.
To get the compensation you need to pay for surgeries, testing, medications, therapy, and other medical expenses, you need substantial evidence. Here’s a look at the evidence you will need for your claim.
Medical Records
These are the official documents from your healthcare providers that show all treatments, tests, diagnoses, and prescribed medications. Records would also detail the initial brain injury assessment, and emergency care. Your medical records should establish that you sustained a TBI and provide a timeline of treatment, which is critical in linking the injury to your current symptoms.
Doctor’s Opinion
This is a letter or statement from a medical professional. We frequently obtain opinions from neurologists, family doctors, concussion specialists or even neuropsychologists to establish a TBI was caused by your collision of injury event. Typically, a neurologist or specialist in brain injuries, explains the severity of the TBI, the expected recovery process, and the long-term impacts. This information is given to the insurance adjusters or opposing attorneys and sometimes used in mediation or trial. The reports establish how the injury impairs your ability to perform normal tasks or work or may explain your headaches and confusion. This provides professional validation of the injury’s impact on your life.
Witness Testimony
These are statements from people who were present during the accident or who have observed changes in your behavior and cognitive abilities after the injury. We call these people before and after witnesses. They usually are friends, family, co-workers, your boss or others who’ve seen firsthand how your daily life has been affected. Witnesses can discuss changes they noticed in your memory, mood, or physical tasks that might not be immediately apparent in a ten minute doctor visit. We like to provide these letters or statements to our treating doctors or experts so they can discuss it with you, so you get better care, and they have information needed to fully evaluate your losses and harm.
Employment Records
Documentation showing any work absences, reduced work hours, or job changes directly linked to the TBI. This may include pay stubs, tax returns, letters from your employer, or records of a reduction in performance.
A TBI can often lead to missed work. These records substantiate claims for lost wages or diminished earning potential, demonstrating how the injury has impacted your livelihood.
Symptom Log
A personal, detailed record that tracks your symptoms over time. This could include issues like headaches, memory loss, dizziness, mood swings, difficulty concentrating, or sleep disturbances. You would help us prove your case by noting the severity of these symptoms and how they affect your daily life. A symptom log provides a clear picture of how the TBI affects you, helping to demonstrate the nature of your condition.
Contact Our Kansas Personal Injury Attorney
We do more head injury work than any other injury attorney we know of. We have helped hundreds of families get full and fair compensation. A TBI is a serious condition that can affect you for the rest of your life, so hire someone who knows how to get the job done right. Call Pat or his office now.
The Kansas brain injury attorneys at Neustrom & Associates will help you obtain the evidence you need to get full and fair compensation. Let us help you move forward. We have specialized knowledge to help you along the way. Give us a call at (785) 825-1505 to schedule a consultation.