Those with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) might pay thousands of dollars more in healthcare costs than those with other types of injuries. While medical expenses will certainly be among your recoverable damages, a brain injury in California can affect every aspect of your life. An attorney from Galine, Frye, Fitting & Frangos can seek compensation for: Medical Costs Caring for a brain injury can be tricky, requiring long-term treatment and monitoring. Each medical visit, imaging service, and other interaction with the healthcare system generally costs money. Your attorney will identify the total cost of your injury-related medical care. Pain and Suffering A brain injury’s ability to cause pain and suffering is immense. Those with significant brain injuries may experience: Personality changes Sensitivity to light and sound Acute and chronic pain Depression Anxiety Diminished quality of life Suicidal thoughts or actions Your pain and suffering may arise from the brain injury itself, as well as the events that caused the injury. For example, a motor vehicle accident that results in a brain injury may leave the victim with traumatic memories. We will consider the context of your brain injury when detailing your damages. Disability-Related Expenses If a brain injury causes long-term disabilities, you may need: In-home caregiving services Special equipment to aid in your recovery A relative to help care for you, which may come at a personal and professional cost to the relative Supervised or in-patient care Other items and services specific to your disability A disabling brain injury will also have professional consequences for the person with the injury. Professional Damages Those with brain injuries may: Miss work for a brief or long period of time Be unable to earn income Lose earning power, which may occur when a brain injury victim reduces their working hours Lose opportunities to earn bonuses and promotions Lose the fulfillment they get from their work One’s inability to work may have a professional domino effect. Our team will determine the total professional cost of your brain injury in California. Recoverable Damages When a Brain Injury Claims a Life If your loved one passed away from brain-related injuries in California, we can handle your wrongful death claim. When we represent victims of fatal brain injuries, recoverable damages often include: Funeral expenses Pain and suffering Lost companionship Lost parental guidance Lost financial support Loss of the decedent’s household services While it is difficult to measure the cost of wrongful death, that is our firm’s duty. Whether or not a brain injury has proven fatal, Galine, Frye, Fitting & Frangos, LLP will work to hold liable parties responsible for your damages.