What Is a Moderate Traumatic Brain Injury?
A moderate TBI is diagnosed when a person experiences loss of consciousness lasting 30 minutes to 24 hours, post-traumatic amnesia lasting 1-7 days, and/or a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 9-12. These injuries often result in significant, lasting impairments.
Critical: Moderate TBIs often show abnormalities on CT or MRI scans. This medical evidence is crucial for your legal claim and typically supports higher compensation.
Loss of Consciousness
30 minutes to 24 hours
Memory Loss
1-7 days of amnesia
GCS Score
9-12 (moderately impaired)
Long-Term Effects
- Persistent cognitive deficits
- Memory and attention problems
- Executive function impairment
- Personality changes
- Depression and anxiety
- Seizure risk
- Balance and coordination issues
- Chronic headaches
Treatment Required
- Extended hospitalization
- Inpatient rehabilitation
- Cognitive therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Physical therapy
- Neuropsychological evaluation
- Vocational rehabilitation
- Ongoing medical monitoring
Compensation for Moderate TBI
Moderate TBI cases often result in substantial compensation due to significant medical expenses and lasting impairments.
What You May Recover
Workers' Compensation
- • All medical bills (hospital, rehab, therapy)
- • 2/3 wage loss during recovery
- • Permanent partial disability benefits
- • Specific loss benefits for brain impairment
- • Vocational rehabilitation
Third-Party Personal Injury
- • Full pain and suffering damages
- • Complete wage loss (past and future)
- • Loss of earning capacity
- • Loss of enjoyment of life
- • Loss of consortium for spouse
You may be entitled to BOTH types of compensation simultaneously.