A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can change how a person thinks, remembers, and manages everyday life, and those changes often last long after the hospital stay ends. According to recent data from the CDC, among people still alive five years after a moderate or severe TBI, 57 percent are moderately or severely disabled, and 55 percent of those who were working at the time of injury are unemployed.
If you or a loved one suffered a brain injury in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence in 2026, a Chicago, IL personal injury lawyer can help you pursue compensation for the full impact of the injury.
What Makes a Traumatic Brain Injury Life-Changing?
A TBI becomes life-changing when its effects interfere with a person’s independence or ability to live as they did before the accident. Moderate and severe TBIs can cause lasting problems with memory and concentration. Some people also experience changes in their physical abilities or behavior.