You have probably heard about concussions, but did you know that concussions are a type of traumatic brain injury (“TBI”)? A TBI is an acquired brain injury, meaning a person is not born with it.
Rather, it is caused by a blow or jolt to the head, often in connection with a fall, car accident, assault, or sports injury. TBIs can also be caused by an object penetrating the skull.
According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, TBIs are common, and approximately 13.5 million people in the United States live with a disability due to a TBI. Brain injuries can affect individuals of all ages, and beginning at age 30, the mortality risk after experiencing a head injury increases.
Symptoms for TBIs vary in severity and can be physical, sensory, and cognitive. According to the Mayo Clinic these symptoms may include:
Any combination of these symptoms can make working near impossible. If you have sustained a TBI and performing your job is a constant struggle, you may not be able to sustain the demands of your occupation for much longer. The experienced attorneys at Dabdoub Law Firm can help you navigate your next steps with filing a disability insurance claim.
We have successfully handled disability claims for TBI patients. In order to prove disability from a TBI we rely on evidence such as:
- medical records
- letters and questionnaire from treating providers
- cognitive testing
- symptom logs
- personal statements from friends and family
Help from a Lawyer with Expertise in Disability Insurance
This law firm was built to be a disability insurance law firm.
That focus means:
- All of our lawyers specialize in disability insurance claims;
- We have experience with every major disability insurance company;
- We have won important long-term disability lawsuits.
Our disability lawyers can help you with:
- Submitting a disability insurance claim;
- Appealing a long-term disability denial;
- Negotiating a lump-sum settlement; or
- Filing a lawsuit against your disability insurance company.
Hiring an experienced disability attorney is important. Because federal law applies to most disability insurance claims, our lawyers do not have to be located in your state.
Call (800) 969-0488 for a free consultation with an experienced disability attorney. Pay no fees or costs unless you get paid.
