A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can permanently alter a person's ability to work, think, and live independently. These injuries require compensation that accounts for a lifetime of medical care, lost earning capacity, and profound personal loss.
How Brain Injuries Happen
TBIs result from car and truck crashes, motorcycle and bicycle accidents, falls, workplace incidents, sports, and acts of violence. They range from concussions to severe, life-altering injuries. Even a 'mild' TBI can cause lasting cognitive, emotional, and physical problems.
Symptoms are not always immediately obvious, which is why prompt medical evaluation after any head trauma is critical — both for health and for documenting the injury.
The True Cost of a Brain Injury
Serious TBIs often require emergency care, surgery, hospitalization, rehabilitation, and ongoing therapy. Victims may be unable to return to their prior work, and families may take on caregiving roles. The lifetime cost can reach into the millions.
A thorough claim documents medical needs with the help of life-care planners, neurologists, and economists to capture the full scope of past and future losses.
Pursuing Maximum Compensation
Insurers may downplay a brain injury, especially when scans appear normal. Detailed medical evidence, neuropsychological testing, and testimony from those who knew the person before and after are essential to proving the injury's impact.
Call 973-566-5599 for a free, confidential review of your Iowa brain injury claim.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Nothing upfront. The attorneys in our network work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay no attorney fee unless they recover compensation for you. Your case review is always free and completely confidential.
Iowa's statute of limitations for most personal injury claims is generally two years from the date of injury under Iowa Code § 614.1(2). Claims against a city, county, or the state are governed by separate notice rules and shorter deadlines, so it is important to act quickly before evidence disappears.
Iowa uses a modified comparative fault rule under Iowa Code § 668.3. You can still recover compensation as long as you were not more than 50% at fault, though your award is reduced by your own percentage of fault. Many people who assume they have no case are surprised to learn they can still recover.
Yes. Many TBIs, including concussions, do not show up on standard imaging but still cause significant cognitive and emotional symptoms. Neuropsychological testing and detailed medical documentation help establish these injuries.
This page is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed Iowa attorney.