Michigan workers’ comp lawyer explains how to protect your legal rights after a traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Getting hurt on-the-job can be a life changing event. This is especially true for an employee who suffers a TBI. It can result in lifetime medical bills and permanent work restrictions. Here is some information about traumatic brain injury (TBI) workers’ comp settlements.
We have represented many people who have suffered a TBI. Family members report a change of personality that can cause problems with relationships. They find them quick to anger and unable to deal with coworkers, managers, and supervisors. Chronic headaches also interfere with the ability to work and live a normal life. Other symptoms include difficulties with attention, memory, concentration, language, mood, judgment, reasoning, sensitivity to light and sound. Some of our clients also develop seizure disorders.
Workers’ comp is a safety net for employees who find themselves with a TBI. It covers unlimited medical treatment without any copayments or deductibles being owed. It also pays lost wages for as long as the disability lasts.
Many of our clients want to explore traumatic brain injury (TBI) workers’ comp settlements. This allows them freedom to get medical treatment and vocational rehabilitation on their own terms. Money recovered can be used for any purpose including paying off debt or finding a new career.
What’s included in a Michigan traumatic brain injury (TBI) workers’ comp settlement?
Michigan law requires all medical treatment be paid. This includes emergency care, cognitive behavioral therapy, counseling, speech therapy, hospitalizations, and medications. Disabled employees should also be paid lost wages if they cannot work. This should all be included in your Michigan traumatic brain injury (TBI) workers’ comp settlements.
Wage loss benefits are calculated using the highest 39 paid weeks out of the 52 weeks before the TBI occurred. Payments should equal 80% of a person’s after-tax average weekly wage. This should include money for overtime, discontinued fringe benefits, and even second jobs that cannot be worked anymore.
What is the average traumatic brain injury (TBI) workers' comp settlements in Michigan?
There is no specific average traumatic brain injury (TBI) workers' comp settlement for Michigan. Statistics published by the Workers’ Disability Compensation Agency show the average settlement for 2024 was $70,011. It should be noted that two redemptions, $2.2 & $1.1m, increased the average from $68,882 to $70,011 year-over-year. These high amounts are exceptionally rare and usually reserved for individuals suffering from paralysis. Many of our clients get more when evidence shows lifetime medical problems and permanent restrictions. Watch out for insurance companies who offer low-ball settlement offers.
Insurance companies know the value of traumatic brain injury (TBI) workers' comp settlements and they don’t want to overpay. They make settlement offers based upon their potential exposure. This is the amount of money they anticipate having to pay in the future. It is critical that both medical and vocational evidence is developed so that maximum settlement dollars are paid.
Watch out for insurance companies who dispute TBI claims.
Experience shows that insurance companies dispute TBI claims. They understand how serious a diagnosis and what it might cost them over the long-term. Many of our Michigan clients ask about traumatic brain injury (TBI) workers’ comp settlements to avoid a cut-off. Nothing is worse than being unable to work and having no income to support a family.
Insurance companies use so-called “independent” medical examinations to find people can work. These doctors make careers out of testifying against disabled people and should not be trusted. Biased medical reports can be challenged in court using medical evidence from your own physician. These situations are usually resolved through payment of a settlement.
Need help? Contact our lawyers for a free consultation
If you suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) while on the job in Michigan and need help with your claim and workers’ comp settlement, call now at (855) 221-2667 or fill out our contact form for a free consultation with an experienced lawyer. There is absolutely no cost or obligation. We're here to help.
For more than 40 years, our lawyers have been helping people like you who have suffered from on-the-job injuries in Michigan. We understand the physical, emotional, and psychological hardships you are experiencing from your accident. We also have the skill, experience, and know-how to protect you and get you the best possible payout amount for your case.
To see what our own clients have to say about the caring, compassion, and communication they received from us, you can read in their own words about their experience here on our testimonials page from clients we have helped.
Remember, every work injury claim is different and must be negotiated on its own merits. Do not accept any payout amount without fully understanding your legal rights.
Michigan Workers’ Comp Lawyers law firm has consistently secured the largest settlements in the state and is the best choice for your case. We never charge a fee to evaluate a potential case. Our law firm has represented injured and disabled workers exclusively for more than 40 years. Call (855) 221-2667 for a free consultation today.
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