What Compensation Can I Recover for a Traumatic Brain Injury After a Car Accident?

 Posted on August 26, 2026 in Catastrophic Injuries

If you suffered a traumatic brain injury in a car accident caused by another driver, you may be able to recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and long-term care costs. However, Maryland follows a contributory negligence rule, so your ability to recover can be affected if you are found partly responsible for causing the crash.

Attorney Jason Kisner has over 10 years of legal experience. He has also worked for large insurance companies. Because of this, he knows the games these companies play. He won't let them shortchange you. At Kisner Law, we care deeply about results, but we also care about how you feel throughout the process. We'll always tell you the truth, whether it's good or bad.

If you're facing this situation in 2026, our Laurel, MD traumatic brain injury lawyer can help you get every dollar you deserve.

What Types of Compensation Can You Recover for a Brain Injury?

Traumatic brain injury claims cover several categories of loss, and each one plays a role in the total value of your case.

Medical Expenses

Traumatic brain injuries often require extensive medical treatment. Compensation may include reasonable medical expenses related to the injury, such as emergency room treatment, hospital stays, surgery, visits with neurologists and other specialists, and diagnostic testing such as CT scans and MRIs.

A claim may also include reasonable future medical expenses when the evidence shows that continued treatment will be necessary because of the brain injury.

Lost Wages

You can seek compensation for lost wages if your brain injury kept you from working. This applies whether the effect was temporary or permanent. This includes time you've already missed from work. It also covers future lost income if your injury limits your ability to work going forward.

Brain injuries often create unique problems. You might have trouble thinking clearly. You might have memory problems. Your personality might even change. Any of these issues could stop you from going back to your old job, even once your body heals. This is why it's so important to fully document how your injury affects your ability to work.

Pain and Suffering

Pain and suffering compensation covers the physical pain and emotional distress caused by your injury. There's no direct bill for this, unlike medical costs. Because of this, your attorney needs to paint a clear picture of how the injury has changed your daily life.

This often means documenting things like ongoing headaches and trouble concentrating. It also means noting changes in mood or personality. The emotional toll of adjusting to a new normal is important. The more clearly this is documented, the stronger your case becomes for fair compensation.

Long-Term Care Costs

Many brain injuries need care that lasts well past your first recovery period. Helpful categories to think about include:

• Ongoing physical, occupational, or speech therapy
• Cognitive rehabilitation to help with memory or focus problems
• In-home care help if you can't safely live on your own
• Home changes needed to fit your injury
• Devices or equipment for daily living

Figuring out these long-term costs the right way often takes help from medical experts. These experts can predict your future needs based on how bad and how specific your brain injury is.

Why Does the Severity of Your Injury Matter So Much?

Brain injuries range from mild concussions to severe, lasting damage. Your compensation often depends on how bad the injury is. Medical records showing how your injury has changed over time are critical to your case. This is why staying close with your doctors matters just as much as working with your attorney. Some symptoms, like tiredness or trouble focusing, don't show up on scans. Keeping a symptom log and getting statements from people close to you can help prove these invisible effects.

How Long Do You Have to File a Brain Injury Claim in Maryland?

Maryland generally gives you three years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury claim. This comes from Maryland Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article Section 5-101. Missing this deadline can mean losing your right to any compensation at all, even with a clear, serious brain injury.

Schedule a Free Consultation With Our Hyattsville, MD Car Accident Attorney

Attorney Kisner's extensive trial experience makes him a persistent advocate who won't back down. He's built strong relationships with top experts in orthopedics, neurology, pain management, and other specialties who can support your claim. He also offers concierge medical services to get you in front of great doctors and specialists right away. His strong relationships with local judges and insurance companies help him get things done and keep your case moving forward.

Contact Kisner Law at 240-459-0097 to talk to our Laurel traumatic brain injury lawyer today. We handle every case on a contingency fee basis, so you pay nothing unless we win your case.

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