Brain injury lawyers help people pursue compensation accidents that result in traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). At Auger Hollingsworth Accident & Injury Lawyers, we represent people whose injuries affect their work, independence, and family life. Our Vaughan personal injury lawyers investigate the accident, explain your options, and handle insurance negotiations while you focus on recovery.
Each client receives advice based on their medical evidence, circumstances and goals. We gather evidence that explains both visible injuries and less apparent limitations. When a fair resolution cannot be reached, we pursue litigation. As a top-rated firm in Vaughan, we bring extensive trial experience and thorough preparation to brain injury claims.
Our TBI lawyers can help with:
- Investigating fault and identifying responsible parties.
- Preserving surveillance footage, witness accounts and accident records.
- Reviewing available insurance benefits.
- Obtaining medical opinions about impairment and future care.
- Calculating lost income and rehabilitation costs.
- Evaluating settlement offers and explaining your options.
Medical professionals diagnose your condition. Our role is to establish its legal and financial consequences.
For compassionate legal representation, contact Auger Hollingsworth Accident & Injury Lawyers.
Types of Brain Injuries
A traumatic brain injury occurs when an external force disrupts brain function. The injury may affect one area or involve damage across several regions.
Common types of brain injuries include:
- Concussion
A concussion is a form of mild traumatic brain injury. Symptoms can include headaches, dizziness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating. The term “mild” does not mean the effects are insignificant.
- Contusion
Cerebral contusions, also called brain contusions, are bruises within brain tissue. These injuries may involve bleeding and swelling after an impact.
- Subdural Hemorrhage
A subdural hemorrhage involves bleeding beneath the dura, the brain’s outer protective covering. These hemorrhages can put pressure on the brain and require urgent medical assessment.
- Penetrating Brain Injury
A penetrating injury occurs when an object or bone fragment enters brain tissue. Skull fractures may accompany these injuries.
- Diffuse Injury
Diffuse axonal injuries involve damage to nerve fibres across different brain regions. Rapid acceleration, deceleration, or rotation can cause this damage. The effects depend on the extent and location of the injury.
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Common Causes of Brain Injuries
Brain injuries can result from motor vehicle crashes, falls, sports incidents, or violence. A personal injury claim requires evidence of a legally responsible party and a connection between their conduct and the injury.
Common causes of brain injuries include:
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
A motor vehicle accident can cause a brain injury through direct impact or sudden movement of the head. Drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and cyclists may be affected.
We investigate collision evidence, witness accounts, and the police report. We also consider any other resulting injuries, including spinal cord injuries, when assessing the full extent of your losses.
- Falls
A slip and fall on ice, wet flooring, uneven pavement, or unsafe stairs can result in a brain injury. Liability depends on the circumstances and the legal duties of the person or organization responsible for the property.
We review photographs, surveillance footage, maintenance records, and witness evidence. Early investigation can help preserve information before conditions change.
- Contact Sports
Altercations, falls, and blows during contact sports can cause brain injuries. A sports injury does not automatically establish negligence.
We assess the incident, supervision, equipment, playing conditions, and applicable safety procedures. Liability may depend on conduct beyond the ordinary risks accepted by participants.
- Assaults and Violence
An assault can cause a brain injury through a blow, fall, or a penetrating wound. Depending on the evidence, a civil claim may involve the attacker or another party whose negligence contributed to the incident.
Civil proceedings are separate from criminal proceedings. We assess potential defendants, available insurance, and the practical options for pursuing compensation.
- Birth Injuries
A birth injury may involve physical trauma or oxygen deprivation that damages a newborn’s brain. These cases require specialist medical evidence to determine the cause and whether the injury was preventable.
Claims involving obstetrical care generally fall within medical malpractice law. Our practice focuses on accident injuries and disability disputes, so families should seek counsel who handles birth-related medical negligence.
What Compensation Can You Claim for a Brain Injury?
Compensation depends on liability, medical evidence, insurance coverage, and the losses caused by the injury. We assess immediate expenses alongside the costs of long-term disability and future care.
A personal injury lawsuit may seek compensation for:
- Pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life.
- Past income loss and reduced future earning capacity.
- Rehabilitation and other treatment expenses.
- Attendant care and personal support.
- Necessary equipment and home modifications.
- Housekeeping and home maintenance assistance.
- Other reasonable expenses connected to the injury.
Eligible family members may also have claims for certain losses. Each category requires supporting evidence.
Accident Benefits
For motor vehicle injuries, Statutory Accident Benefits (SABS) may be available regardless of fault, subject to eligibility and policy terms. Medical, rehabilitation, and attendant care benefits remain mandatory under Ontario’s July 1, 2026 amendments. Other benefits, including income replacement, are optional for policies entered into on or after that date. We review the applicable policy and coverage.
Accident benefits, disability payments, and lawsuit damages must be coordinated. The same loss generally cannot be recovered twice.
