Clearfield
Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer

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1. Determining Whether You Have a Case
2. Services That a Lawyer Provides
3. Damages in a Traumatic Brain Injury Lawsuit
4. Call Now for a Free Consultation

REVIEWED BY

C. William Kenny

February 02, 2024

Board certified by National Board of Trial Advocacy

The consequences of a traumatic brain injury and the financial impact it has on the victim’s life cannot be understated. Instead of trying to deal with the outcome by yourself, a Clearfield traumatic brain injury lawyer from Berger and Green can help you pursue compensation from the person who caused your traumatic brain injury in an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit.

Our firm can guide you through the legal process and determine how much your case may be worth. While we work diligently every day to pursue the compensation that you may deserve, you can focus on healing and getting the medical treatment that you need. A lawyer from our firm can also make sure that you request policy benefits through any available insurance policies that provide coverage.

Determining Whether You Have a Case

Getting the compensation that you may deserve from someone after a personal injury accident is a multi-step process. There are a few things you have to prove before you may be awarded compensation.

In general, a personal injury lawsuit requires you to show that the defendant acted negligently and that this negligence was the primary cause of your injuries. This can involve a car accident, slip and fall, falling merchandise in a store, and other types of accidents.

Evidence of Negligence

It may seem frustrating to have to prove how the accident happened when your injury is so obvious, but there are many different types of evidence you can use to support your case. Here are a few examples:

• Eyewitness testimony
• Video footage or other types of surveillance
• Photographs
• Emails, text messages, or phone records
• Police reports
• Internal reports from a business
• An inspection of the site where you were hurt
• Inspections of any vehicles involved in the accident
• Consults with medical experts
• A review of your medical records describing your injury
• Your own testimony about what happened to you

A lawyer from our firm can review your situation and conduct a thorough investigation to identify every shred of evidence possible that you may be able to use in your lawsuit. Gathering evidence is often a time-consuming process, which can be challenging for traumatic brain injury victims. Berger and Green can handle this process for you.

Services That a Lawyer Provides

In addition to helping you gather evidence, a Clearfield traumatic brain injury lawyer from Berger and Green can help you with virtually every aspect of your case.

This could include:

• Finding experts to consult on your case
• Helping you understand complex laws and how they apply to your situation
• Responding to calls and emails from the other parties
• Filing required documents with the court
• Conducting depositions of people involved with the accident
• Negotiating for a settlement
• Preparing for trial if necessary
• Calculating the value of your damages
• Reviewing insurance policies to see if they provide coverage benefits
• Holding insurance companies responsible
• Answering your questions about the process
• Keeping you informed about the progress of your case

Filing Your Lawsuit on Time

One of the first things your lawyer will do is make sure that you file your case within the statute of limitations. In Pennsylvania, traumatic brain injury victims may only have two years from the date of the injury to file their lawsuit, according to Pa. C.S.A. §5524.

If you do not file your lawsuit within this window, then you may waive your right to seek compensation from the people who hurt you via a lawsuit.

Damages in a Traumatic Brain Injury Lawsuit

Depending on the severity of your traumatic brain injury, you may have serious expenses and ongoing medical care needs. A traumatic brain injury can cause a wide variety of symptoms, and some of them may not go away with treatment. A few examples of the symptoms that traumatic brain injury victims often face include:

• Memory problems
• Trouble sleeping
• Dizziness
• Mood swings
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Chronic headaches
• Ringing in the ears
• Changes in personality

These symptoms can make it nearly impossible to go about your daily business or return to the job you had before you were injured. If this is the case for you, then it is important to seek enough compensation to make up for the financial toll that the injury has on your life.

The Specific Damages You May Be Able to Recover

There are many different types of damages that you can seek in a personal injury lawsuit for a traumatic brain injury. Some of the most common ones that traumatic brain injury victims request include:

• Medical expenses
• Ongoing medical care costs
• Physical therapy
• Medications
• Counseling
• Pain and suffering
• Lost wages
• Reduced earning capacity

Your traumatic brain injury may prevent you from ever returning to the same occupation. Because traumatic brain injuries often lead to cognitive impairment, many victims find it too challenging to perform at the same level while on the job. You may need to seek out alternative employment, which may not pay the same amount.

Call Now for a Free Consultation

If you suffered a traumatic brain injury because someone else acted negligently, you might be entitled to compensation. Find out more about working with a Clearfield traumatic brain injury lawyer by calling Berger and Green today. We are eager to hear from you and help you figure out the right steps for you and your family.

Dial (412) 661-1400 now for a free case review with a member of our team. We represent accident victims on a contingency fee basis. Our clients do not pay us attorney fees unless we help them recover a settlement or court award.