According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) contribute to 30 percent of all accidental injury deaths in the United States. The Mayo Clinic reports that some of the most common causes of TBIs include:
- Falls;
- Motor vehicle accidents;
- Assault;
- Sporting accidents; and
- Explosive blasts.
People who sustain TBIs in any of the above scenarios and are fortunate enough to survive may experience lifelong repercussions. Sadly, because of the nature of brain injuries, victims are not the only ones affected in the aftermath. Depending on the severity of the TBI, family members of the victim may endure profound emotional distress as they make tremendous sacrifices to help their loved one cope and live the fullest life possible.
If you or someone you love sustained a traumatic brain injury, contact The Law Office of Richard M. Kenny to discuss your case. Our New York City brain injury lawyers are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call (646) 808-3785 to schedule a free consultation with a personal injury attorney.
What Is the Cost of Medical Treatment for a Traumatic Brain Injury?
The brain is the most complex organ of the body, and it plays a role in every vital function. This makes treating TBIs especially challenging.
Since every TBI is unique, calculating the precise cost of sustaining one is virtually impossible; however, there are a few general figures that can provide some idea of the potential cost of medical treatment.
According to Northwestern Now, for example, the lifetime medical expenses for a TBI typically range from $85,000 to $3 million. Since these estimates do not include anything beyond the typical medical care that someone with a TBI might require, they only represent a fraction of the total damages incurred.
Accident victims who sustain a TBI can expect a significant portion of the resulting costs to arise from lost income and loss of earning capacity. Researchers found that two years after diagnosis, the average unemployment rate for adults with TBIs is 60 percent.
When evaluating the potential cost of a TBI, it is important to consider all the expenses associated with diagnosing, treating, and living with the injury, which may include:
- The initial emergency department visit and any hospitalization that follows;
- Post-injury scans and tests;
- Rehabilitation;
- Prescription medication;
- Experimental therapies and procedures;
- Psychological evaluations;
- Psychiatric therapy;
- Medical equipment and devices;
- Home and vehicle modifications to accommodate the new medical equipment;
- Lost wages and benefits; and
- Temporary or permanent loss of earning capacity.
Discuss Your Case with a Brain Injury Attorney in New York City
If you or someone you love sustained a TBI in a preventable accident due to another person’s negligent or intentional act, turn to The Law Office of Richard M. Kenny for legal guidance. Our injury lawyers have won several multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements.
We have an extensive background in cases involving catastrophic injuries such as TBIs and spinal cord injuries. Call (646) 808-3785 or fill out our Contact Form to schedule a free case evaluation.
