Understanding Sensory Integration Problems After a Brain Injury: Legal Rights in New Braunfels Personal Injury Cases

Sensory integration problems following a brain injury can significantly impact a person's ability to process and respond to environmental stimuli, affecting their daily life and work capabilities. These issues often manifest as hypersensitivity to light, sound, or touch, difficulty with balance and spatial awareness, and problems coordinating movements. For New Braunfels residents who've suffered brain injuries due to accidents, these sensory challenges can lead to substantial medical expenses, lost wages, and reduced quality of life. The impact may extend beyond immediate medical concerns to include long-term rehabilitation needs, occupational therapy, and adaptive equipment requirements. When these injuries result from another party's negligence—whether through a car accident, workplace incident, or premises liability—victims may be entitled to compensation that covers both immediate and long-term care needs related to sensory integration dysfunction.

Legal Rights and Considerations: Under Texas personal injury law, victims have two years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit (Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code § 16.003). Texas follows a modified comparative fault rule, where victims can recover damages if they're found to be less than 51% responsible for the accident. Compensation may include medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and long-term care needs specific to sensory integration problems. Insurance considerations typically involve both health insurance and liability insurance from the at-fault party. Cases involving brain injuries often require detailed medical documentation establishing the connection between the accident and resulting sensory integration issues. An experienced New Braunfels brain injury lawyer will handle all aspects of the legal claim.

Examples of accidents that can lead to a brain injury claim include:

Related Resources:

  • Comal County District Court
  • New Braunfels Brain Injury Support Group
  • CORE Health Care - Brain Injury Rehabilitation
  • Texas Department of Insurance
  • Brain Injury Association of Texas
  • Texas Transportation Code
  • Comal County Medical Society

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