It only takes a split second for a commercial truck accident to change your life forever. When a semi-truck slams into a passenger vehicle, the consequences are often catastrophic, with brain injuries ranking among the most devastating outcomes.
As you face a future filled with uncertainty and overwhelming challenges, know you don't have to go through it alone. The compassionate Maryland catastrophic injury attorneys at Meyers, Rodbell & Rosenbaum have experience with truck accident cases and brain injuries. We're here to fight tirelessly for the compensation you deserve while providing the support your family needs after a truck accident brain injury.
Types of Truck Accident Brain Injuries
Commercial trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. The results are often tragic when that much force collides with a 3,000-pound car. Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) sustained in these violent crashes can leave victims with profound impairments that affect every aspect of their lives. Some of the most common types of truck accident brain injuries include:
- Concussions. Often referred to as "mild" TBIs, concussions can still result in persistent, debilitating symptoms such as chronic headaches, memory deficits, mood swings, and personality changes. Suffering multiple concussions over time has a cumulative effect on the brain, significantly increasing the risk of long-term cognitive impairments.
- Contusions. A contusion is a bruise on the brain caused by a direct blow to the head or violent shaking. Severe contusions may require surgical intervention to relieve pressure on the brain.
- Diffuse axonal injuries. These occur when the brain rapidly shifts inside the skull, tearing the long connecting nerve fibers called axons. Diffuse axonal injuries can cause widespread damage, leading to coma, vegetative state, or death.
- Penetrating injuries. When objects pierce the skull and enter the brain tissue, the damage is often irreparable. Survivors of penetrating brain injuries may require a lifetime of medical care and support.
The road to recovery after a catastrophic truck accident brain injury is often long and challenging. The victim may need extensive medical treatment, rehabilitation, and ongoing support for the remainder of their life. Unfortunately, these costs can quickly become overwhelming and may stand in the way of proper care. An experienced truck accident lawyer can help secure financial compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and ongoing supportive care.
Pursuing Maximum Compensation for Catastrophic Injuries
When a truck accident leads to a traumatic brain injury, someone needs to take responsibility and cover the associated costs. However, trucking companies and their insurers have teams of lawyers ready to fight injury claims and protect their bottom line. To pursue the full and fair compensation you need to rebuild your life, you need an experienced Maryland catastrophic injury attorney on your side.
Damages in a catastrophic truck accident brain injury case may include:
- Medical expenses. Compensation for all costs related to emergency treatment, hospitalization, surgeries, medications, rehabilitative therapies, and any necessary ongoing medical care should be part of your recovery.
- Rehabilitation. Rehabilitation after a brain injury often involves physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and psychological counseling to help the victim regain lost functions and adapt to new limitations
- Lost income. Reimbursement for wages lost during the recovery process and compensation for any future earning potential that has been diminished or lost entirely due to permanent impairments resulting from the accident may be compensable.
- Pain and suffering. Non-economic damages for the physical pain, emotional anguish, and loss of enjoyment of life caused by the accident may be recovered as part of your settlement or lawsuit.
In rare cases where the trucking company or driver's actions were found to be grossly negligent or willfully malicious, Maryland courts may award additional punitive damages to punish the defendant and deter similar misconduct in the future.
At Meyers, Rodbell & Rosenbaum, we have the knowledge, skills, and resources to handle even the most complicated truck accident cases. We work closely with medical experts, accident reconstructionists, and financial professionals to demonstrate the extent of your injuries and calculate your long-term needs.
Our dedicated legal team aggressively pursues every available avenue of compensation. We understand the immense toll a catastrophic brain injury takes on the whole family, and we're committed to securing the resources you need to move forward.