Legal Issues in TBI Cases
Many victims of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) suffer great deals of tangible and intangible losses, from medical bills and lost wages to their physical injuries and emotional distress. Fortunately, these victims may file injury claims to earn compensation, though the lawsuit process is governed by a range of complex procedural rules; in addition, the target of the lawsuit will, naturally, do everything in his/her power to avoid liability for your injuries. As such, it is essential to have an experienced injury attorney on your side to ensure a successful outcome.
Claims for TBIs come in a wide variety and may incorporate all sorts of legal issues. Here are a few common issues for injury claims involving TBIs:
- Proving negligence – You will be required to sufficiently demonstrate that the other party’s negligence directly caused or contributed to the accident which resulted in your injury. While presenting this evidence is necessary, gathering it can be a complicated process in itself and may require witness interviews, obtaining opinions and analyses from accident-reconstruction experts, and obtaining documents such as police reports and medical records.
- Comparative fault claims – In many TBI cases, the negligent party may claim you were partially responsible for the accident in order to limit his/her own liability. These are accusations of “comparative fault,” and experienced attorneys know how to defend against them and keep the story straight.
- Calculating damages – Proving the extent of the losses you suffered ties in closely to proving you deserve the damages you are seeking. Common forms of damage include past and future lost wages and benefits, past and future medical expenses, pain and suffering, emotional distress, short-term or permanent disabilities, and lost capacity for enjoyment of life. Thanks to pay statements and medical bills, calculating past financial losses is relatively simple. Calculating future losses can be more difficult, however, and may require the assistance of medical or economic experts.
If you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in an accident, you need attorneys who will fight for your compensation until the very end. Contact 844 See Mike for a free consultation. We are a Chicago-based injury law firm representing individuals (and their families) who have suffered an injury in an accident. We will handle your case quickly and advise you every step of the way, and we will not hesitate to go to trial for you.
Lastly, 844 See Mike is not paid attorneys’ fees unless we win your case. Our no-fee promise is that simple. You have nothing to risk when you hire us – only the opportunity to seek justice.
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