Cincinnati TBI Workers’ Comp Lawyer

Workers’ Compensation Claims for Traumatic Brain Injuries

TBIs can result from a variety of workplace incidents, including slip and fall accidents, crush injuries, work-related car accidents, or accidents involving machinery. When an employee sustains a TBI on the job, the workers’ compensation system is expected to cover medical expenses, lost wages, and compensation for any permanent disability or impairment resulting from the injury. Due to the often severe consequences of these injuries, head and brain injuries are some of the most catastrophic work injuries people can suffer from.

If you or someone you love has suffered a traumatic brain injury at the workplace, an experienced attorney like Mark Newman can help you navigate this process, ensuring that all aspects of the workers’ compensation claim are properly addressed and that you receive the compensation needed for recovery and support.

Types of Traumatic Brain and Head Injuries

Traumatic head and brain injuries encompass a range of conditions resulting from external forces impacting the head. As such, these types of workplace injuries vary in severity and impact, from mild concussions to more severe forms like contusions or diffuse axonal injuries. 

• Concussion: A mild TBI caused by a blow to the head, leading to temporary loss of consciousness, confusion, or memory problems.
• Contusion: A bruise on the brain resulting from a direct impact or blow, which can cause localized bleeding and swelling.
• Coup-Contrecoup Injury: A brain injury that occurs at the site of impact (coup) and on the opposite side of the brain (contrecoup), often from a forceful impact or sudden acceleration/deceleration.
• Diffuse Axonal Injury (DAI): A severe TBI where the brain’s long connecting nerve fibers (axons) are damaged due to rapid acceleration or deceleration, leading to widespread brain injury.
• Subdural Hematoma: A brain bleed that occurs between the brain’s surface and the dura mater (the outer protective layer), usually caused by a head injury that results in a buildup of blood.
• Epidural Hematoma: A collection of blood between the skull and the dura mater, typically resulting from a skull fracture or impact, which can cause increased pressure on the brain.
• Penetrating Injury: An injury where an object punctures the skull and brain, causing direct damage to brain tissue.

According to the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA), the difference between a traumatic brain injury and a non-traumatic brain injury is that a non-traumatic injury causes damage to the brain as a result of internal factors. This can include a lack of oxygen, tumors, or infectious disease.