Suffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a life-altering experience—not only for the injured person, but for their entire family. The physical, emotional, and financial toll can be overwhelming. From rehabilitation and therapy to long-term care needs, the road to recovery is often long and uncertain.
If someone else’s negligence caused your injury, be it a vehicle crash, a fall, or another preventable act, a personal injury claim is more than just legal recourse. It’s a pathway to securing the lifelong care and support you’ll need.
How Does a Brain Injury Impact You and Your Family?
Brain injuries can range from mild concussions to severe trauma with lasting impairments. Depending on the severity, individuals may experience:
Cognitive impairments: trouble with attention, memory, decision‑making
Communication issues: slurred speech, difficulty finding words
Motor challenges: weakness, balance trouble, paralysis
Loss of independence: needing help with daily tasks, home modifications
Uncertainty about future care: which treatments will help, how long, what’s covered
These challenges often require long-term medical care, therapy, and significant adjustments in daily life. Families may need to hire in-home care, renovate homes for accessibility, or stop working to become caregivers—all of which carry a steep financial cost.
What Does a Brain Injury Truly Cost?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the lifetime cost of care for a single individual with a severe TBI can reach millions of dollars. These costs often include:
Home renovations (ramps, lifts, accessible bathrooms)
In‑home caregivers or residential care
Mental health support
Lost wages and diminished earning potential
Ongoing monitoring and specialist visits
In many brain injury cases, costs continue for decades. Insurance plans often cap benefits or drop off altogether. That’s why a personal injury claim is essential.
How Can a Personal Injury Claim Help?
If your injury was caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to recover damages. In Massachusetts, compensation may include:
All past, present, and future medical costs
Home modifications, durable medical equipment, and specialized care
Lost income and loss of future earning capacity
Pain and suffering, emotional distress
Cost of caregiving, residential facilities, or assisted living
Massachusetts law allows recovery for both economic damages (like medical bills and lost wages) and non-economic damages (such as loss of enjoyment of life). Importantly, in most brain injury cases, there is no cap on non-economic damages, allowing the full scope of your suffering to be addressed in court.
Why Does Choosing the Right Attorney Matter?
Brain injury cases are complex. They often require extensive medical evidence, expert testimony, and a deep understanding of the long-term consequences of the injury. Insurance companies are also known to undervalue brain injury claims, especially when symptoms are not outwardly visible.
An experienced attorney will:
Conduct a thorough investigation to uncover every detail of your case
Collaborate with medical specialists and life care planners to document long-term needs
Accurately calculate the full scope of your future care and financial losses
Stand up to insurance companies with strong, strategic negotiation
Take your case to trial when a fair settlement isn’t offered
SUGARMAN has decades of experience representing individuals and families affected by brain injuries. If you or a loved one has sustained a brain injury due to someone else’s negligence and you would like to speak to an attorney, call 617-542-1000, email or fill out our contact form.
