How Do I Recover Workers’ Compensation for Traumatic Brain Injuries?

The last thing you anticipate when you are on the clock is sustaining an injury that can drastically impact you for life. However, this can unfortunately happen, especially if you have suffered a traumatic brain injury. As such, if you’re unsure what this is or how it can impact you, you’ll want to keep reading. In addition, the following blog explores what you should know about filing a workers’ compensation claim for traumatic brain injuries with the assistance of an Illinois workers’ compensation attorney to help guide you through these complicated times to help you recover the justice you deserve.

What Are Traumatic Brain Injuries?

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are injuries one can sustain following a violent blow or jolt to the head. In some instances, this can also result from a penetrating wound, like a bullet, traveling through the brain. Generally, when your brain sustains serious trauma, it can cause damage to the brain and ultimately impact the function of the organ.

Most commonly, this results in a concussion. When you are struck in the head or hit your head on a hard surface, the force of the impact can cause your brain to move inside your skull, often violently colliding with the interior wall of the skull. This can damage brain cells, impacting different aspects of your brain, like memory, thought process, and emotional regulation. Concussions can range in severity from mild to severe. In some instances, those who sustain a severe TBI or who have suffered multiple TBIs over the course of their life can suffer long-term impacts, like issues with balance, difficulty concentrating, and even an increased risk of developing a degenerative disease.

Unfortunately, employees in various industries can sustain a TBI while on the job, from office workers who slip and fall due to unsafe conditions in their building to construction workers who are struck by falling debris on job sites.

How Do I File a Workers’ Comp Claim for a TBI in Illinois?

If you have been diagnosed with a TBI following a workplace accident in Illinois, it’s in your best interest to connect with an experienced attorney to help you file a claim for the compensation you deserve. Generally, after your accident, you have forty-five days to report the injury to your employer, though the sooner you inform them, the better. Once you have reported the injury, your employer will file a claim through their insurer, who will conduct an investigation into the accident to help you determine the value of your claim.

Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for the insurance company or your employer to dispute your injury, which is why working with an attorney during this process is critical. At the Law Firm of Kevin A. Moore, we understand how difficult these matters can be to navigate, which is why we will do everything in our power to help you recover the compensation you deserve. Our firm will work tirelessly to help you fight for the compensation you deserve. Contact us today to learn how we can represent you.