What Are Some of the Causes of Brain Injuries?

Brain injuries and brain damage can result from a variety of causes, including medical malpractice, an automobile accident, a workplace injury, a blow to the head or a slip and fall accident.

What Should I Do If I or A Family Member Have Experienced An Injury?

Your primary focus should be getting prompt medical attention, preferably with a neurologist.

Can I Bring A Claim Against The Party Responsible For Causing My Brain Injury?

Brain injuries and brain damage can result from a variety of causes. An experienced brain injury lawyer will investigate and identify all responsible parties for a victim’s brain damage. Determining the responsible party depends on the circumstances in which the brain injury occurred. For example, if the brain injury occurred as a result of medical malpractice, then the healthcare providers involved might be responsible or if it was a negligent driver that caused an automobile accident resulting in brain damage or an employer failing to provide the necessary protective equipment which resulted in an accident leaving an employee with brain damage or if an employer or business owner was aware of a dangerous condition but failed to keep a safe environment leading to a slip and fall resulting in brain damage.

What Type Of Damages Can Be Recovered In a Brain Injury Claim?

Because the extent and seriousness of brain injuries depend on the circumstances of each case, the types of damages recoverable will vary with the claim but may entitle the brain injury victim to recover:

• Medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages and impairment of earning capacity, loss of enjoyment of life or hedonic damages, home/life care expenses, future damages

Are Brain Injury Cases Difficult to Prove?

Because brain injury cases present unique challenges and are expensive, it is necessary to select a New Hampshire brain injury attorney with the necessary experience and resources to proceed with these cases. Typically, it is necessary to hire experts to present a brain injury case, which is very expensive. You need to hire a lawyer that has the resources to devote the time and expenses to your case.

Do I Need to Hire An Attorney If I Have Suffered a Brain Injury?

Yes. Because insurance companies have experienced adjusters and lawyers on their side trying to settle with you for the least amount of money, you need an experienced lawyer representing you to protect your interests. This is especially true with someone who has suffered a brain injury. Some insurance adjusters and defense lawyers misunderstand the symptoms, consequences and medical treatment for a brain injured person. An experienced brain injury lawyer will ensure the insurance company understands the unique issues confronting a brain injury victim in order to obtain full and fair compensation.

Why Do I Need A Law Firm That Has Trial Experience?

If you look in your local yellow pages phonebook you will find anywhere from 10 to 20 pages of lawyer advertising. Many of the lawyers listed claim to practice in personal injury. With most cases, you are dealing with an insurance company defending a responsible or at-fault party. If you don’t have an experienced trial attorney, the insurance company knows that. The insurance company knows which lawyers will try a case and which lawyers just want to settle a case. With an inexperienced lawyer or law firm that isn’t used to going to court, you won’t have that leverage on your side.

Why Should I Have Douglas, Leonard & Garvey as my New Hampshire Brain Injury Lawyers?

Three reasons why: Experience, Experience, and Experience. We understand the unique challenges of these cases. Our lawyers have the trial experience necessary to ensure you receive the full compensation you are entitled to. Without an attorney that has trial experience, you are at a disadvantage and your case may settle too early and not for its full and fair value. Insurance companies and their lawyers know that Douglas, Leonard & Garvey have the reputation and experience of bringing a case to trial if they do not offer full compensation for your injuries.

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