Understanding Traumatic Brain Injuries
Brain injuries range from concussions to severe, life-altering trauma. Even a so-called mild TBI can cause lasting headaches, memory loss, mood changes, and difficulty concentrating. Symptoms are sometimes delayed, which is why prompt medical evaluation after any head impact is critical. Car, truck, and motorcycle crashes, falls, workplace and oilfield accidents, and assaults are common causes in Oklahoma.
Why TBI Cases Require Special Care
The true cost of a brain injury is often understated by insurers. These claims require medical experts, life-care planners, and economists to document the full extent of future treatment, lost earning capacity, and the need for ongoing support. Building this evidence is essential to securing a settlement or verdict that reflects a lifetime of impact.
Compensation for Brain Injury Victims
You may recover past and future medical costs, rehabilitation, lost income and diminished earning capacity, the cost of in-home or long-term care, and non-economic damages for the profound effect on your life. With no cap on non-economic damages in Oklahoma since 2019, catastrophic brain injuries can be fully valued.
Oklahoma's Filing Deadline
The two-year statute of limitations under Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 95 generally applies, with a one-year notice deadline for claims against government entities. Because brain injuries can require extensive documentation, beginning the process early is important.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Even mild TBIs can cause lasting symptoms. Prompt medical evaluation and documentation are key to a successful claim.
Because they often require a lifetime of care and may end a person's ability to work. Proper valuation uses medical and economic experts to capture future costs.
Generally two years under Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 95, or one year to notice a government entity.
This page is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed Oklahoma attorney.