It's Never Just an Accident: Beyond the Accident: Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury and Rebuilding Lives (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780999144664)

In "It's Never Just an Accident: Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury and Securing the Compensation You Deserve," Michael Hackard draws from his personal experience to provide an in-depth look at these life-altering injuries. This comprehensive guide covers brain injury advocacy, brain injury rehabilitation, and caregiver support for brain injury. It delves into physical therapy for TBI, cognitive rehabilitation, and coping with brain injury. The book explores concussion recovery, disability recovery, and overcoming brain trauma, shedding light on TBI causes, from car accidents and falls to sports injuries and violence. Hackard stresses the importance of proper diagnosis, early intervention, and ongoing support, addressing TBI's long-term effects on mental health, relationships, and quality of life. A unique aspect of this book is its focus on the legal process for TBI compensation, including understanding the medical/legal system and TBI, economic and non-economic damages, the role of expert witnesses in TBI lawsuits, and the financial implications of TBI. Hackard provides TBI guidance and resources to help readers seek fair compensation for lost wages, medical bills, pain and suffering, and other damages. Above all, this book aims to bring hope to those affected by TBI, offering practical advice and expert insights for TBI recovery and post-concussion syndrome.