Understanding Cognitive Deficit Claims After a New Braunfels Traffic Accident

A cognitive deficit resulting from a traffic accident can have devastating, long-lasting impacts on both victims and their families. These injuries can affect memory, concentration, decision-making abilities, and emotional regulation, fundamentally changing how a person navigates daily life. Common types of cognitive impairments after accidents include memory loss, difficulty with executive functioning, reduced processing speed, and challenges with visual or spatial perception. When cognitive deficit occur due to another party's negligence in New Braunfels, victims may be entitled to pursue compensation through a personal injury claim. The effects can range from mild difficulties that resolve over time to severe, permanent impairments requiring ongoing medical care and rehabilitation. Understanding how these injuries are diagnosed, documented, and treated is crucial for building a strong personal injury case and ensuring appropriate compensation for both immediate and long-term needs.

Legal Rights and Considerations

Texas law provides specific protections for individuals who suffer cognitive defects due to another's negligence. Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003, victims typically have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. Texas follows a modified comparative negligence system, meaning victims can recover damages as long as they are found to be no more than 50% at fault for the accident. Insurance considerations often involve both auto liability coverage and health insurance, with Texas requiring minimum liability coverage of $30,000 per injured person. Compensation may include medical expenses, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, pain and suffering, and long-term care costs. In cases involving cognitive deficit, damages may also cover neuropsychological testing, cognitive rehabilitation, and modifications needed for daily living. A good New Braunfels brain injury lawyer(link is external) will handle all aspects of the legal claim.

If you've been injured in an accident, click the links below to get help from an attorney who specializes in your type of accident or injury:

• New Braunfels car crash attorney(link is external);
• New Braunfels pedestrian accident attorney(link is external);
• New Braunfels motorcycle crash lawyer(link is external);
• New Braunfels truck collision lawyer(link is external);
• New Braunfels slip-and-fall attorney(link is external);
• New Braunfels spine injury attorney(link is external);
• New Braunfels wrongful death claim lawyer(link is external).

Regardless of how severe an accident is, almost everyone involved has to deal with insurance companies and claims. For crashes involving more serious injuries, or when a fatal crash occurs, a New Braunfels personal injury attorney is needed to manage the insurance claim. Go here to learn more about how a New Braunfels accident lawyer helps injured victims.

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Related Resources

Local Courts

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• Comal County District Court 411 W. New Braunfels St. New Braunfels, TX 78130
• Comal County Court at Law 150 N. Seguin Ave. New Braunfels, TX 78130

Support Services

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• Texas Brain Injury Alliance
• CORE Health Care - Brain Injury Rehabilitation
• New Braunfels Regional Rehabilitation Hospital
• Warm Springs Rehabilitation Hospital of New Braunfels

Legal and Regulatory Resources

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• Texas Department of Transportation - Crash Reports
• Texas Transportation Code
• Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code
• Texas Department of Insurance - Auto Insurance Guide

Medical Resources

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• Brain Injury Association of America - Texas Division
• Texas Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council
• New Braunfels Neurological Resources Directory