What Is a Severe Traumatic Brain Injury?
A severe TBI is diagnosed when a person experiences loss of consciousness exceeding 24 hours, post-traumatic amnesia lasting more than 7 days, and/or a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 3-8. These are life-changing injuries that often result in permanent disability.
Family Support: If your loved one suffered a severe TBI, we work with families to ensure proper guardianship, trust structures, and lifetime care planning are in place.
Severe TBI Indicators
24+ hours
Loss of Consciousness
7+ days
Post-Traumatic Amnesia
3-8
Glasgow Coma Scale
Permanent Effects
- Severe cognitive impairment
- Motor function loss
- Speech and language deficits
- Personality changes
- Emotional regulation problems
- Inability to work
- Need for 24/7 care
- Shortened life expectancy
Lifetime Care Needs
- 24/7 nursing care
- Assisted living facilities
- Ongoing rehabilitation
- Seizure management
- Mobility equipment
- Home modifications
- Transportation services
- Mental health support
Maximum Compensation for Catastrophic TBI
Severe TBI cases can result in multi-million dollar settlements to cover lifetime care needs.
Workers' Comp Benefits
- Lifetime medical benefits
- Total disability wage loss (up to 500 weeks)
- Specific loss benefits for brain function
- Home healthcare coverage
- Home modifications
Third-Party Claims
- Full pain & suffering (often millions)
- Lifetime lost earning capacity
- Future medical costs (life care plan)
- Loss of consortium for family
- Punitive damages (if gross negligence)
Catastrophic TBI cases often settle for $1-10+ million when both claims are pursued.
Support for Families
When a loved one suffers a severe TBI, the entire family's life changes. We help families navigate:
- Guardianship proceedings
- Special needs trusts
- Medicare/Medicaid planning
- Life care planning
- Finding qualified care providers
- Coordinating with medical teams