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Will my loved one wake up and stay with us?
Families hear numbers before names: 48 percent survival for severe TBI, 83 percent for moderate, and 97 percent for mild cases. Yet every percentage hides a human story: mobility regained, speech relearned, or futures cut short. Percy Martinez partners with neuro intensivists who convert Glasgow Coma Scores and CT findings into life care projections juries understand, securing settlements that finance hyperbaric therapy, adaptive housing, and wage replacement across Florida.
Short term survival depends on injury severity
Seven day data show 96.7 percent of mild cases survive, 82.9 percent of moderate, and just 48.1 percent of severe injuries. Patients with initial GCS scores of 3 to 5 face only 20 percent survival, and fewer than half of survivors regain functional independence. Early neurosurgical monitoring, rapid decompression, and oxygen optimization raise these odds, which is why Percy Martinez’s litigation team funds independent critical care reviews within 24 hours of case intake.
| Injury Level | 7 Day Survival | Five Year Mortality | Key Risk Factors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mild (GCS 13 to 15) | >96% | Low; most recover | Age, repeat injury |
| Moderate (GCS 9 to 12) | 83% | 22 to 30% | Hypotension, rehab delay |
| Severe (GCS ≤8) | 48% | Up to 46% within 2 yrs | Low pupil reactivity, ICU time |
Long term life expectancy after TBI
Median life expectancy drops by seven years compared with non injured peers. At age 25, someone with a severe TBI can still expect 45.8 more years, though ongoing mortality remains 1.47× higher than the general population. Percy Martinez weaves actuarial tables and Social Security inflation forecasts into damages models, ensuring lifelong neuro rehabilitation stays funded even when recovery plateaus.
Florida specific mortality trends
State dashboards place the 2023 age adjusted TBI death rate at 20.1 per 100,000 residents. Urban trauma centers report lower odds of in hospital death, yet rural transfer delays elevate risk, especially for seniors. Percy Martinez maintains a network of board certified neurologists ready to testify on transport protocols, bridging the gap between statistics and courtroom accountability across Broward, Orange, and Hillsborough counties.
Why survival data matters in the courtroom
Jurors award higher future care costs when presented with evidence that a patient may live decades with cognitive or motor deficits. Studies show 26 percent of all severity TBI survivors improve functionally by year five, underscoring the need for ongoing therapy. Percy Martinez leverages mock jury testing and day in the life videos to connect these data points with human impact, recently finalizing an eight figure confidential settlement for a Miami teen who now requires lifetime neuro psych care.
Next steps: your free, confidential brain injury audit
Gather EMS run sheets, neuro imaging discs, rehab bills, and employment records. Then book Percy Martinez’s free legal audit, virtual or in person statewide. Within 48 hours you receive: (1) survival based value projections, (2) life care cost curve, (3) statute specific filing timeline, and (4) a lien resolution roadmap. No fees unless we win; audits follow HIPAA and Florida Bar rules. Call (800) 382-3176.
Legal Disclaimer
This page offers general information for Florida residents and does not constitute legal advice. Outcomes depend on case specifics.
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