Motor Vehicle Accidents Blog

Treatment for Head Injuries Caused by Michigan Car Accidents

Head injuries are often a result of Michigan car accidents, when strong forces and whiplash lead to trauma to your skull or brain. These head injuries can have long-lasting and damaging effects on you and your family.

The treatment for head injuries varies on a case-by-case basis, depending on the type and severity of your injury. However, especially if your injury is serious, the treatment could require an extended stay in the hospital, surgery, physical therapy, and home care.

As you can imagine, the costs for these procedures can add up quickly, sometimes into the tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars. The impact of these costs can expand exponentially if you fall behind or aren't able to pay, due to lack of income or inability to work.

The prognosis for recovery from common head injuries varies with the severity of your injury. You may be able to recover and get back to work within two to four weeks, such as with a concussion. If you have suffered more extensive damage to your skull or brain, it may take years to recover. You could be stuck with the consequences of a head injury for the rest of your life.

If your head injury from a Michigan car accident was caused by a wreck with a negligent driver, then you may be eligible to recover damages for your:

• Medical bills
• Physical therapy
• Missed time at work
• Home modifications
• Pain or emotional suffering

Request a free consultation with one of our Michigan car accident attorneys at The Thurswell Law Firm by calling (866) 354-5544. We represent cases in Detroit and throughout Michigan.