Understanding
Brain Injuries.
A Forensic Analysis of GCS Scores, Outcomes, and Legal Valuation
2026 Surveillance Data
CDC/NIH Source Baseline2.8M
Cases/Year
64,000
Deaths/Year
35
Avg Age
69%
Male Bias
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) Audit
Technical Entity Analysis
The GCS is the global standard for consciousness auditing. It measures responsive capacity across three pillars: Eye, Verbal, and Motor. Lower scores correlate directly with catastrophic payout multipliers.
13-15
Mild TBI
Short recovery window
9-12
Moderate TBI
Definite cognitive shift
3-8
Severe TBI
Catastrophic permanence
Severity-to-Value Matrix
| Outcome Category | GCS | Forensic Avg | Life Care |
|---|---|---|---|
Mild TBI / Concussion "Brief loss of consciousness, headaches, confusion" | 13-15 | $150,000 | $85,000 |
Moderate TBI "Extended unconsciousness, cognitive difficulties" | 9-12 | $500,000 | $400,000 |
Severe TBI "Coma, significant brain damage, long-term care needed" | 3-8 | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 |
Penetrating TBI "Object penetrates skull, high mortality/disability" | Varies | $2,500,000 | $3,000,000 |
Diffuse Axonal Injury "Widespread brain damage from rotational forces" | Varies | $2,000,000 | $2,500,000 |
Liability Origins
- Falls48%
- Vehicle Collisions20%
- Intentional Assaults12%
- Competitive Sports10%
Clinical Echoes
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Forensic Transparency Node • 2026 Catastrophic Standards Deployed
Based on official CDC TBI surveillance data, Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) injury severity classifications, and 2026 NIH medical cost indices for neuro-rehabilitation.