Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Michigan Traumatic Brain Injury Attorneys

Traumatic brain injuries are among the most devastating and complex injuries a person can suffer. Even a so-called "mild" TBI — a concussion — can produce symptoms that linger for months or years. Severe TBIs can result in permanent cognitive impairment, personality changes, loss of motor function, seizures, and the inability to live independently.

In Michigan, TBI cases arise from car accidents, truck crashes, slip and fall incidents, construction accidents, assaults, and many other causes. What makes these cases particularly challenging is that the full extent of a brain injury often isn't apparent immediately. Symptoms can worsen over time, and the long-term medical and personal costs can be staggering.

Common Causes of TBI in Michigan

Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of traumatic brain injuries in Michigan. Other frequent causes include falls — particularly in premises liability situations — construction site accidents, sports injuries, and acts of violence. In each of these scenarios, another party's negligence may have caused or contributed to the injury.

How Much Is a Michigan TBI Case Worth?

The value of a TBI case depends on the severity of the injury, the victim's age, lost earning capacity, the cost of ongoing medical care and rehabilitation, and the impact on the victim's quality of life. Severe TBI cases in Michigan have resulted in multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements. Koussan Law has the experience and resources to pursue the maximum value of these claims.

Michigan No-Fault and TBI Claims

Under Michigan's no-fault system, PIP benefits cover allowable medical expenses related to a TBI. However, when a TBI results from another party's negligence and meets the serious impairment threshold, the victim may also pursue a third-party liability claim for pain and suffering, lost wages, and other damages beyond no-fault benefits.