What Is a Traumatic Brain Injury Lawsuit Worth in Oregon?
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can have life-altering consequences. If you or a loved one suffered a brain injury due to someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to financial compensation. But how much is a brain injury case worth in Oregon? The answer depends on a variety of factors — from medical costs to how the injury impacts your daily life.
In this post, we’ll break down the average value of brain injury lawsuits, factors that affect compensation, and what victims in Oregon need to know about their rights.
Average Settlement for a Brain Injury in Oregon
There’s no fixed amount for a traumatic brain injury lawsuit, but national data offers helpful benchmarks:
- Mild TBI (e.g., concussion): $30,000–$150,000
- Moderate TBI: $150,000–$500,000
- Severe TBI (long-term or permanent): $500,000–$2,000,000+
- Cases involving lifelong care or wrongful death: $1M–$10M
These are national averages. In Oregon, actual outcomes vary based on the facts of each case, local jury attitudes, insurance policies, and long-term care requirements.
Our Eugene brain injury attorneys can evaluate your claim and provide a realistic estimate based on Oregon case history.
What Factors Influence a TBI Lawsuit Payout?
Settlement values in Oregon are determined by a combination of medical, legal, and financial factors. Key influences include:
- Severity of the brain injury (mild vs. moderate vs. severe)
- Cost of current and future medical treatment
- Impact on ability to work or earn income
- Need for long-term care, rehabilitation, or assistance
- Non-economic damages like pain, emotional trauma, or loss of enjoyment of life
- Level of negligence shown by the responsible party
- Whether punitive damages apply (e.g., DUI or gross negligence)
Common Causes of Brain Injuries in Oregon
According to the Oregon Trauma Registry and CDC, traumatic brain injuries often result from:
- Auto accidents, motorcycle crashes, or pedestrian collisions
- Falls — especially in nursing homes or on unsafe property
- Assaults or physical violence
- Sports injuries, particularly youth athletics
- Workplace accidents involving falls or heavy equipment
If another person or business caused the injury through negligence, they may be legally responsible for damages.
Types of Compensation You Can Claim
In Oregon, a traumatic brain injury victim may be entitled to compensation for:
- Emergency and hospital care
- Neurological exams, MRIs, and specialist visits
- Physical, speech, and occupational therapy
- Psychological support and trauma counseling
- Lost wages or reduced earning capacity
- Future medical expenses or in-home care
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of consortium or companionship
- Wrongful death damages (if the injury is fatal)
Statute of Limitations for TBI Lawsuits in Oregon
Under Oregon Revised Statutes §12.110, personal injury victims generally have two years from the date of injury to file a claim. Exceptions may apply if the injury wasn’t immediately discoverable.
Delays in filing could mean losing your right to recover compensation — contact a lawyer as early as possible.
How Strong Law Can Help
At Strong Law, we help brain injury victims in Eugene and across Oregon pursue the compensation they deserve. Our attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing upfront — we only get paid if we win your case.
We work closely with neurologists, rehab specialists, and life-care planners to understand the full scope of your injuries and fight for the maximum settlement possible.
Local Brain Injury Resources in Eugene
- PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center – Neurological care
- Brain Injury Alliance of Oregon – Support and advocacy
- Oregon Spinal Cord Injury Connection – Community support
Contact a Eugene Brain Injury Lawyer Today
If you or someone you love has suffered a brain injury in Oregon, you don’t have to face the legal process alone. Let the Strong Law team fight for the financial security you deserve.
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