Practice Areas Workers’ Compensation Common Work Injuries Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation for Traumatic Brain Injuries

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are among the most serious workplace injuries a worker can suffer. A traumatic brain injury can affect memory, concentration, balance, mood, speech, and a person’s ability to safely return to work. Some workers recover quickly, while others face long-term medical complications and permanent limitations.

At Stern & Cohen, we help injured Pennsylvania workers pursue workers’ compensation benefits for traumatic brain injuries caused by workplace accidents and job-related incidents. If you are seeking workers’ comp benefits for a traumatic brain injury in Pennsylvania, our attorneys are ready to help.

Common Causes of Work-Related Traumatic Brain Injuries

Traumatic brain injuries can occur in many different workplace environments and are often caused by sudden impacts, falls, or violent movement of the head.

Common causes of workplace traumatic brain injuries include:

Workers in construction, transportation, warehousing, manufacturing, delivery, and industrial jobs may face an increased risk of traumatic brain injuries.

Types of Traumatic Brain Injuries We Commonly See

Traumatic brain injuries can range from concussions to severe brain trauma involving bleeding or swelling in the brain.

Common work-related brain injuries include:

Symptoms may include:

  • Headaches
  • Dizziness or balance problems
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Light sensitivity
  • Memory loss
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Fatigue
  • Mood changes or irritability

These injuries can interfere with a worker’s ability to safely perform job duties, operate machinery, drive, or return to physically demanding work.

Concussions and Closed Head Injuries

Some traumatic brain injuries do not appear on MRIs or imaging studies. Even when there is no visible structural damage, concussions and closed head injuries can still cause serious and life-changing symptoms.

Insurance companies often attempt to minimize concussion claims because symptoms may not appear on diagnostic imaging. Our attorneys are experienced in handling contested workers’ compensation claims involving concussions, cognitive symptoms, and long-term brain injury complications.

Medical Treatment and Workers’ Compensation for Traumatic Brain Injuries

Traumatic brain injuries often require ongoing medical treatment, neurological care, rehabilitation, therapy, and extended time away from work.

Pennsylvania workers’ compensation benefits may cover:

  • Emergency medical treatment
  • Neurological evaluations
  • Surgery and hospital bills
  • Physical and vestibular therapy
  • Cognitive rehabilitation
  • Ongoing medical care
  • Wage-loss benefits during recovery

Insurance companies sometimes attempt to stop benefits before workers have fully recovered. Our attorneys are experienced in fighting to protect injured workers and secure continued medical and wage-loss benefits.

Third-Party Claims After a Traumatic Brain Injury

Some workplace brain injuries may involve third-party negligence in addition to a workers’ compensation claim.

For example, traumatic brain injuries may result from:

  • Negligent drivers during work-related travel
  • Unsafe construction site conditions
  • Defective equipment or machinery
  • Negligent subcontractors or contractors

While workers’ compensation generally covers medical treatment and wage loss regardless of fault, third-party claims may provide additional compensation in certain cases involving negligence.

Workers’ Compensation Benefits and Settlements for Traumatic Brain Injuries

If you suffered a traumatic brain injury at work in Pennsylvania, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits for medical treatment, rehabilitation, and lost wages during recovery.

Some traumatic brain injury workers’ comp claims resolve through settlements based on factors such as the severity of the brain injury, cognitive limitations, ongoing treatment needs, permanent work restrictions, and lost earning capacity.

Let Stern & Cohen Help With Your Traumatic Brain Injury Claim

At Stern & Cohen, we understand how serious and life-changing traumatic brain injuries can be. Whether you suffered a concussion, closed head injury, or severe brain trauma after a workplace accident, our experienced Pennsylvania workers’ compensation attorneys are ready to protect your rights and fight for the benefits you deserve.

If you suffered a traumatic brain injury at work, contact Stern & Cohen today for a free consultation.

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Common Work Injuries

$190,000

FedEx Employee with Work-Related Neck Injury

We secured a $190,000 settlement for a FedEx employee who suffered a serious neck injury on the job. She required ongoing treatment, including injections, and was kept out of work while receiving total disability benefits.

$210,000

Carpenter/Foreman with Rotator Cuff Tear

We recovered $210,000 for a carpenter/foreman who stepped off a ladder, landed on equipment, and fell at work. He suffered a full tear of his dominant right rotator cuff.

$230,000

Union Carpenter – Scaffold Fall & CRPS

We recovered $230,000 for a union carpenter who fell from a six-foot scaffold while installing sheet rock and metal framing. He landed on his left hand and wrist and later developed Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS).

$230,000

Electrician with Knee, Hand, Wrist, and Back Injuries

We secured $230,000 for an electrician who tripped over a pipe at a Pennsylvania job site, injuring both knees, hands, wrists, and his back. His employer failed to properly document the incident, and the insurance company initially accepted only part of his injuries.