Why You Need a Brain Injury Attorney

Working with an experienced brain injury attorney will lessen the burden and stress of brain injury right away. Your attorney can give you an idea of what to expect from your case financially, and what you need to do today to start getting the medical bills under control. More importantly, for most brain injury patients and their loved ones, an experienced brain injury attorney understands brain injury, is aware of the latest developments in diagnosis and treatment, and works with brain injury specialists and experts. Through your attorney you will gain access to knowledge, medical care, and support which your current doctor may not be able to provide. What makes a brain injury attorney different from other personal injury attorneys
Brain injury cases are more complex than most personal injury cases. An experienced brain injury attorney understands the elusive nature of brain injury symptoms and evidence, and has ample experience dealing with the types of cases which typically cause brain injuries, including auto accidents, slip and fall, and construction accidents. Evidence
The brain is still mysterious territory, and new discoveries are made every day. Brain injury does not always appear as structural damage in medical imaging tests, even when the consequences are severe. The standard terms that doctors use to describe brain injury are confusing and can easily mislead a jury. For instance, “mild” brain injury means that the victim suffered only a brief loss of consciousness, but the actual damage to the brain can still be extensive and cause permanent disability. The evidence needed in a brain injury lawsuit is a combination of the most advanced medical testing available and documents, records, and testimony which, when used together can paint a picture of the person you were before injury and the person you have become. Compensation and your future
The cost of brain injury goes beyond acute medical care. While you are recovering you may be unable to work, meaning that the bills are racking up. Even a good recovery may not mean that you are able to meet your pre-injury earning potential. People with brain injuries who recover well enough to live normal lives often have life-long problems with short term memory, concentration, and multitasking. Others have good days followed by days of extreme fatigue making it difficult or impossible to hold down a job. Because recovery is unpredictable, calculating damages, including loss of income, the cost of rehabilitation, and long term care is a difficult and complex process. Insurance companies will try to present your prognosis in the best possible light, meaning the least expensive outcome. Can your attorney afford to represent you?
Brain injury cases are very expensive to pursue. Brain injury specialists and experts must be hired to provide evidence and prove your case. Fortunately, most attorneys handle brain injury cases on a contingency basis, so you don’t have to front the costs. However, your attorney must have the funds to cover these expenses, which can be in excess of $50,000.00.