What Compensation Can You Receive After a Brain Injury?
What Compensation Can You Receive After a Brain Injury?
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can change your life in an instant. Whether it’s the result of a car crash, boating accident, or a fall, the effects of a brain injury can be long-lasting—physically, emotionally, and financially. In South Carolina, if your brain injury was caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation.
At Beach Injury Lawyers, LLC, we help clients in Myrtle Beach and across the state understand the types of damages they may recover in a brain injury claim. Here's what compensation may be available to you.
💵 Economic Damages: The Financial Impact
Economic damages cover the out-of-pocket costs you’ve already incurred or are expected to incur in the future. In brain injury cases, these expenses can be significant and may include:
- Medical expenses (emergency care, hospitalization, surgery)
- Ongoing treatment (physical therapy, neurology appointments, medication)
- Future medical costs (rehabilitation, assistive devices, long-term care)
- Lost income (due to time away from work)
- Loss of earning capacity (if you can’t return to your previous career)
- Home or vehicle modifications (to accommodate new disabilities)
A brain injury can result in years of treatment and major lifestyle changes. We work with medical experts and life-care planners to ensure every future expense is accounted for.
💔 Non-Economic Damages: The Human Cost
Non-economic damages are more subjective, but just as important. They reflect the ways a brain injury affects your quality of life and mental well-being, such as:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Cognitive impairments (such as memory loss, confusion, or difficulty concentrating)
- Loss of companionship or intimacy
- Depression, anxiety, or PTSD
The brain is the control center of the body, and when it’s injured, it can affect everything from your emotions to your independence. These effects deserve recognition—and compensation.
🧠 Special Considerations in TBI Cases
Brain injury cases require a deeper understanding of both medical and legal complexities. Symptoms can be delayed or misdiagnosed. The full extent of damage may not appear for weeks or even months.
Our attorneys know how to work with neurologists, psychologists, and other medical professionals to paint a complete picture of how the injury affects your day-to-day life—now and in the future.
⚖️ What If You’re Partially at Fault?
South Carolina follows a modified comparative negligence rule. If you're found to be less than 51% at fault, you may still recover compensation—but your total award may be reduced in proportion to your level of fault.
Even if you’re partially responsible for the accident, you should still speak with a lawyer about your legal options.
🕒 Don’t Wait to File Your Brain Injury Claim
In South Carolina, you generally have three years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury claim—but waiting too long can make it harder to prove your case. Evidence fades, witnesses forget, and insurers become less cooperative.
Talking to a brain injury attorney early ensures that your rights are protected and your claim is filed properly.
💼 Let Beach Injury Lawyers Fight for What You Deserve
At Beach Injury Lawyers, LLC, we help victims of traumatic brain injuries get the compensation they need to recover, rebuild, and move forward. We understand the long-term impact of brain trauma, and we’ll fight to make sure you don’t face it alone.
