Brain Injuries

North Dakota, Minnesota & Montana Brain Injury Attorneys

People with brain injuries may have difficulty living independently because of their inability to make good decisions. If the brain injury is severe, the person may be in a persistent vegetative state or a coma and require around-the-clock supervision and care.

Medical Treatments for Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)

While in some cases a healthcare team can identify an injury almost immediately with the help of a brain scan, frequently a TBI is overlooked by healthcare teams because of the moderate severity and immediate need to treat other physical injuries. It may be weeks or months after an injury before the patient or their family members notice a change in their personality or cognitive skills, which are classic symptoms of a TBI.

A person with a TBI may require a team of medical providers, including a neurologist, neuropsychologist, speech therapist, occupational therapist, and rehabilitation specialist. Treatment will include a variety of techniques to help retrain and compensate for the skills and functions lost.

How Can an Attorney Help a TBI Client?

If someone has permanent brain damage, their family will likely incur significant costs. There will be ongoing financial concerns relating to the person’s education, health care, and rehabilitation needs. Many victims require care for the rest of their lives.

Once it is determined how and when the injury occurred, an attorney can help identify potential sources of compensation to help cover the tremendous costs associated with this injury. Although there is no amount of compensation that fixes this tragedy, any financial help can assist the family in coping with this problem.

If you or a loved one have suffered from a traumatic brain injury, we are hear to help. Call us at (701) 402-6644 today.