Why does the choice of a rehabilitation facility matter?

The facility can affect the quality, consistency, and long-term direction of care. A specialized rehabilitation facility may provide coordinated therapy, experienced clinicians, adaptive equipment, and documentation that helps show what treatment the injured person needs now and in the future.

Does insurance cover the full cost of long-term rehabilitation?

Not always. Coverage depends on the policy, the type of claim, medical necessity, and available benefits. Long-term rehabilitation can involve therapy, equipment, home modifications, transportation, and future care needs that insurers may dispute or only partially cover.

What happens if the insurance company denies my rehabilitation treatment?

A denial does not always end the matter. The decision may be challenged with medical records, physician opinions, treatment plans, and other evidence showing why the rehabilitation is necessary. Legal help can be important when an insurer refuses or delays care after a catastrophic injury.

How can a Michigan lawyer help with my long-term rehabilitation needs?

A Michigan personal injury lawyer can gather medical evidence, work with experts to document future care needs, address insurance disputes, and pursue compensation for rehabilitation costs tied to the injury. The goal is to protect the injured person's access to necessary care and account for long-term losses.

Brain Injury Attorneys

Managing Life With A Brain Injury

Brain injuries from a car accident, a fall, an assault or a work accident could lead to a lifetime of complications that require constant medical care. Specialized and critical care attention may be necessary immediately following the accident that causes the injury and may be necessary again in the future as needs change or in the case that the condition worsens.

Brain Injury Complications

A person who suffers a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or even a mild TBI could experience complications from their injury at any point, including:

Tremors
Muscle disorders
Epilepsy (seizures)
Loss of vision, hearing, smell, taste or touch, or damage to any one of their senses
Coma, a vegetative state or brain death
Hormonal imbalances
Memory loss
Poor judgment
Reduced thought-processing speed
Inability to problem-solve or think abstractly
Social, emotional or behavioral disorders

Physical Complications Resulting From Brain Injury

These direct complications of TBI may also lead to physical complications that require a different type of medical care and monitoring. For example, lying in one position for a prolonged period of time can lead to pressure sores that require a long time and close care to heal. Infections can develop and organ failure can occur in a person whose immune system is compromised because of brain damage.

Effects On The Family

Family dynamics and responsibilities change when one family member suffers a brain injury. These changes can strain relationships, leading to tension and dysfunction. In many cases, one spouse is forced to take on the role of caregiver and must sacrifice other responsibilities to effectively care for the injured family member. This often means income loss and a loss of a significant amount of enjoyment in life. Regular counseling may be necessary to help the family cope with loss and a forever-altered family dynamic.

Our Experience In Metro Detroit And The UP

At Atnip & Associates, PLLC, we understand the complications of brain injuries, and we can help you get what you need to cope with all of these difficult changes and medical care needs well into the future. Attorney Heather J. Atnip is a member of the Brain Injury Association of Michigan. She and our entire team know what it takes to comprehensively investigate and document your unique personal injury claim and catastrophic injuries.

Our team has secured total remodels of victims’ homes to retrofit them to accommodate the specific needs of victims. We have obtained multimillion-dollar settlements, and we know how to fight cost-effectively in our clients’ best interests.

If you notice the symptoms of a possible brain injury in your loved one after any type of accident, it is important to seek expert medical attention as soon as possible. Once you have done that, please call our firm to discuss what legal options you may have. We understand your concerns about past medical costs and lost wages as well as your concerns for the future. We want to help you and your family secure a stable financial and emotional future.

Please call our firm in Rochester Hills or in Escanaba at 248-599-1607 to schedule a free consultation with one of our lawyers. We also promptly respond to inquiries by email, and we look forward to speaking with you.