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Traumatic Brain Injury? Here’s How We Can Help.
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can disrupt your ability to work, care for your family, and maintain financial stability. Whether your TBI occurred at work or due to someone else’s negligence, Shankle Law Firm is here to provide the experienced advocacy you need.
We handle TBI cases under both Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury laws. If your injury happened on the job, you don’t need to prove negligence to recover workers’ compensation benefits. However, if your TBI resulted from someone else’s negligent actions outside of work, you may be entitled to additional compensation under personal injury law.
With decades of experience, our team is equipped to navigate the complexities of TBI claims, ensuring you receive the care and financial support you deserve.
Why TBI Cases Are So Complex
Traumatic brain injuries rank among the most complex personal injury and workers’ compensation cases, given their potential for long-term consequences and the challenges involved in establishing the extent of damages. Common obstacles include:
- Navigating the Type of Claim: Differentiating between Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury claims is critical to maximizing your recovery.
- Proving Negligence: Demonstrating fault can require thorough investigations and expert testimony. Proving negligence is not required if your TBI occurred from a workplace injury.
- Documenting Long-Term Effects: TBIs often lead to cognitive, emotional, and physical impairments that aren’t immediately visible.
- High Medical Costs: The cost of care for TBI victims can reach millions over a lifetime, making fair compensation essential. In some cases, a TBI victim will need long term attendant care by a caregiver.
We understand these complexities and tailor our approach to secure the best possible outcomes for our clients.
How We Help Our Clients
At Shankle Law Firm, we provide comprehensive support tailored to the unique needs of TBI victims. Our services include:
- Case Evaluation: We’ll assess your case to identify liable parties and calculate the full extent of your damages.
- Workers’ Compensation Claims: Ensuring access to medical care, wage replacement, and benefits without the need to prove fault.
- Personal Injury Claims: Pursuing compensation for medical costs, lost income, and emotional damages in negligence-based cases.
- Third-Party Workplace Claims: Filing additional claims when a non-employer (e.g., contractor or manufacturer) is responsible for your injury.
- Expert Collaboration: Work with medical experts to document the severity of your injury and its long-term effects.
- Aggressive Representation: From negotiations to trial, we’ll fight for the compensation you need to move forward.
Maggie Shankle is a Super Lawyer, a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, designated as Best Lawyers and Best Law Firms by US News and World Report, and A+ rated by Better Business Bureau.
Common Causes of Traumatic Brain Injuries
The legal path to compensation for a traumatic brain injury varies depending on the nature of the incident and the parties involved. TBIs can occur under many circumstances. At Shankle Law Firm, we’ve seen these accidents lead to severe head injuries:
- Workplace Accidents: Falls, falling objects, or impacts with heavy machinery.
- Motor Vehicle Collisions: Car, truck, or motorcycle accidents often cause severe head trauma.
- Trucking Accidents: High-impact collisions involving large commercial vehicles.
- Slip-and-Fall Incidents: Unsafe conditions in workplaces, stores, or parking lots can lead to serious injuries.
- Defective Products: Faulty equipment, such as helmets or machinery, can result in head injuries.
- Sports or Recreational Accidents: High-impact activities, such as ATV crashes or contact sports, can cause TBIs.
If you’ve suffered a TBI, we’ll determine the best legal approach to hold the responsible parties accountable and secure the compensation you deserve.
If your TBI resulted from workplace conditions, no negligence needs to be proven to recover workers’ compensation benefits. For injuries caused by someone else’s negligence outside of work, we’ll pursue a personal injury claim on your behalf, if we determine that you have a viable case.
Understanding TBI Compensation
Please note that your eligibility for compensation depends on the nature of your claim. Our experienced legal team will evaluate your case to identify all potential avenues of recovery. Victims of traumatic brain injuries may be entitled to compensation for:
- Medical Costs: Emergency care, surgery, rehabilitation, and ongoing treatment.
- Lost Wages: Income lost during recovery and diminished earning capacity.
- Slip-and-Fall Incidents: Particularly common among older adults, falls account for a significant portion of SCIs.
- Pain and Suffering: Compensation for physical and emotional trauma. This is not a damage you are eligible to receive in a workers’ compensation case.
- Long-Term Care: Costs associated with home modifications, caregiving, and therapy.
Our goal is to ensure you receive compensation that reflects the true scope of your injury’s impact.
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What to Do After a Traumatic Brain Injury
If you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury:
Seek Medical Attention
Immediate care is critical for your health
and your case.
Document the Injury
Keep records of medical visits, accident details, and any communication with insurers.
Contact Shankle Law Firm
Call (704) 370-1212 for a free consultation to protect your rights and explore your legal options.
Time is critical in TBI cases, so don’t delay.
Common Questions About
TBI Cases
Contact an experienced TBI attorney immediately to discuss your case. We can help gather evidence, assess damages, and file your claim.
The value of your case depends on factors like medical expenses, lost wages, and long-term impacts. We’ll work to ensure your compensation reflects the full scope of your needs.
We work on a contingency basis—you owe us nothing unless we win your case.
We’re Here to Advocate
for You
When your life has been changed by a traumatic brain injury, you need more than just legal advice—you need an advocate who understands your challenges and will fight for your rights. Call Shankle Law Firm at (704) 370-1212 to schedule your free consultation today.
In addition to being Board Certified by the North Carolina State Bar as a Specialist in Workers’ Compensation Law, Maggie has earned accolades as a Super Lawyer, is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum for Personal Injury claims, and has been recognized among the Best Lawyers and Best Law Firms by U.S.