Every
victim who suffers a traumatic brain injury (TBI)1 has a different recovery
experience, many of which are extensive. The extent of recovery depends closely
on the severity and nature of the damage to the brain tissue. For example, a
relatively minor concussion may require a period of rest for several days or
weeks before the victim can return to work and daily activities. On the other hand,
a severe brain injury may require years of rehabilitative therapy and
accommodations and a victim may still never return to their former selves. Some
brain injury victims sustain permanent physical and/or cognitive impairments
that may keep them from ever returning to work or even from going back to
normal everyday life.
If a brain
injury occurs because of the negligence of another party, victims have the
legal right to recover for their losses from the responsible party. Anyone who
suffers any type of injury in an accident should consult with a Los Angeles
injury lawyer as soon as they can.
Victims
can take months or years to recover
In June of
2014, well-known Los Angeles comedian and actor Tracy Morgan was riding in a
limo with several colleagues when a large commercial tractor-trailer collided
with their vehicle. One comic lost his life and Morgan was left with severe
head trauma in addition to other injuries. At the Emmy Awards in LA on
September 20, 2015, Morgan made his first public appearance2 in 15 months since his injuries as
his recovery has been tough. He was in a coma for over a week and stated that
he only recently began to feel like his normal self again. Despite these
comments, his recovery is still ongoing.
This Los
Angeles actor's experience with TBI is only one example of the long road that
may follow such an injury. Every brain injury victim will have different struggles and losses and it is important to discuss your situations with an
experienced Los Angeles injury attorney. An injury lawyer will stand up for
your rights to recovery and will help you obtain the compensation you deserve
from any negligent parties.
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