After suffering a critical traumatic brain injury (TBI), your entire life could be affected. Depending on the severity of your injuries, you could require assistance completing daily living activities and taking care of yourself. In addition to the trauma of your physical injuries, you will also likely endure considerable emotional stress and financial losses related to the accident and the injuries you sustained.
Getting these expenses covered and accessing the compensation you are entitled to will remain a top priority. You may be online looking for information about how much your case could be worth during this time. However, a dedicated Pennsylvania and New Jersey traumatic brain injury lawyer at Rand Spear can give you a more accurate analysis of your damages and the value of your claim when you contact our team to discuss the specific circumstances of your case.
There Is No Average Settlement for a Brain Injury: Here’s Why
While Google will show you web pages of law firms describing a huge variety of brain injury settlements, Rand Spear wants you to know the truth: there is no average settlement for a traumatic brain injury. While we could certainly take an average mathematical figure of all the brain injury settlements our clients have been awarded, it would not be an accurate representation of the potential value of your claim. Every person’s case is different, and there are far too many contributing factors that could increase or decrease what your brain injury could be worth.
The Extent of TBIs Varies Widely
Brain injuries can be physically devastating. Even minor brain damage could have catastrophic consequences. The more impactful and life-changing your injuries are, the more your claim will be worth.
The amount of medical treatment, continued care, and future healthcare costs related to a traumatic brain injury have a substantial range. One brain injury victim might have damage that can be healed almost to full functionality within several months, while others may find themselves dealing with permanent disability related to their brain injury. The total amount you could spend on medical expenses, lost wages and tips, and struggle to cope financially has too broad a range to accurately determine an average value.
There Are Many Causes of Accidents and Liable Parties
Far too many types of accidents have the potential to cause traumatic brain injuries, and the type of accident you were involved in could have a significant impact on the outcome of your case. Two parties could suffer similar brain damage or head injuries in a slip and fall or car accident, only to find the value of their claims is much different. Some of the most common accidents and incidents that our brain injury clients have endured include:
- Motorcycle accidents
- Construction accidents
- Slip and fall accidents
- Car accidents
- Commercial truck accidents
- Work-related accidents
- Rideshare accidents
- Drunk driving accidents
- Premises liabilities
- TBIs caused by defective products
- Dog bites and attacks
- Bicycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Medical malpractice
- Nursing home abuse
Multiple parties may be found liable for your TBI, which could make your case more complex. You may pay more in attorney fees the longer it takes to settle your case. However, Rand Spear works for our clients on contingency, so you do not pay even one penny in legal services unless or until we win your case.
We Need to Account for Shared Fault Laws
Sharing liability for the accident you were involved in will impact the outcome of your traumatic brain injury claim no matter where the accident occurred or what type of accident caused your head injuries. Both Pennsylvania and New Jersey follow modified comparative negligence laws. This means your portion of the blame will be deducted from your settlement before you receive your award.
The greater your portion of fault, the more your settlement will be reduced. If your percentage of blame is greater than the state’s maximum limit, you will be prohibited from receiving a settlement. The liable party will take extraordinary measures to reduce their financial obligations by attempting to capitalize on these laws.
Your personal injury lawyer will need to conduct an intensive investigation into your accident to ensure liability is properly established. This will ensure you receive maximum compensation for your TBI. Once we know how much blame you carry, if any, we will have a better idea of how much your brain injury claim is worth.
Legal Options for Financial Relief Vary
Every person’s case is different. Some brain injury victims have a chance to avoid going to court. They can obtain a settlement with the insurance company or settle with the at-fault party before a lawsuit is filed.
However, this is not possible in every case. Many head injury victims need to file traumatic brain injury lawsuits to maximize their payouts. This is because not every liable party has insurance coverage or enough coverage to fully meet the value of the victim’s damages.
Therefore, your ability to recover compensation through an insurance claim could have a significant impact on the outcome of your case. You can rely on your personal injury lawyer to review your legal options extensively to determine which approach is most suitable. Rand Spear The Accident Lawyer will stop at nothing to get you the most out of your claim.
A Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer at Rand Spear Can Help You Maximize Your Settlement
While there is no realistic average figure for traumatic brain injury compensation, you can get a comprehensive analysis of the value of your claim when you work with a knowledgeable and experienced personal injury attorney with Rand Spear The Accident Lawyer. We will carefully consider the various ways your life has been affected since the accident and how it may continue to be turned upside down to determine how much to seek in your injury claim. Do not hesitate to contact our legal team to find out what you could be awarded if your case is successful.
You need a powerful legal advocate on your side who will fight for your right to maximum compensation. Demand Rand. Contact our office by phone or through our quick contact form to get started on your traumatic brain injury claim as soon as today.
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