Filing a Personal Injury Claim After a Brain Injury
A skilled East Texas brain injury lawyer can protect your rights
Suffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or any head injury can dramatically change your life. The physical, emotional, and financial burdens can be overwhelming. If someone else’s negligence caused your brain injury, you have the right to seek compensation.
Filing a personal injury claim is the first step toward getting compensated for medical care, lost wages, and long-term recovery. An experienced East Texas traumatic brain injury lawyer at Weinstein Law can help you protect your rights, guide you through the process, and fight for maximum compensation on your behalf.
Common personal injury claims involving head injuries our law firm handles include:
- Slip and fall head injury cases
- Car accident head injury cases
- Pedestrian accident head injury cases
- Bicycle accident head injury cases
- Workplace head injury cases
- Nursing home head injury cases
- Sport-related head injury cases
- Domestic violence head injury cases
- Assault-related head injury cases
- Cases involving pool injuries
Steps to File a Personal Injury Claim for a Head Injury
Filing a personal injury claim after a brain injury involves several key steps:
Seek immediate medical attention
After any head trauma, you should get medical care as soon as possible. Brain injuries can worsen over time, even if symptoms aren’t immediately apparent. A medical evaluation and diagnosis can document your injury and create a link between your condition and the incident that caused it.
Gather evidence and documentation
At the site of your head injury, gather as much information as you can. That includes photos of the accident scene, names and contact information of witnesses, and information on the parties involved. You should also keep all medical documentation, cost of financial losses, and a journal outlining your pain and suffering.
Report the incident to the right authorities
Reporting an incident that causes a head injury to the right authorities creates a record of the event. For example, if you were involved in a car accident, you should report it to the police and wait for them to come to the scene.
If you suffered a head injury on someone’s property, you should report it to the property owner or manager and get a copy of the incident report for your own records. For workplace injuries, report the incident to your employer or HR department.
File an insurance claim for head injury
Depending on how your injury occurred, you may need to file an insurance claim through different channels:
- Workplace injury: If you were injured at work, you might be entitled to workers’ compensation or a third-party workplace injury claim.
- Car accident: If the injury happened in a car accident, you’ll need to report it to your own insurance provider.
Get legal help
The insurance company representing the liable party may attempt to keep their costs down, even if it means shortchanging you on your settlement. Let Attorney Jeff Weinstein handle all communications and negotiations with the insurance companies, so you can get the settlement you deserve.
If insurance negotiations don’t result in a fair settlement, you may need to file a lawsuit. Jeff can handle the legal proceedings, and ensure your case is strong and supported by solid evidence.
What are common challenges when filing a brain injury claim?
Some brain injuries, especially concussions, can be hard to prove. Symptoms may not appear immediately, which can complicate your claim. Expert medical testimony may be needed to demonstrate the long-term effects of your injury.
Additionally, insurance companies often try to minimize their financial obligation to compensate you. They may question the extent of your injury or offer settlements far below what you need. Handling these negotiations can be tough without a lawyer who understands their tactics. Jeff knows the tricks insurance companies try to use and can counter them with indisputable evidence and strong negotiation skills.
Take action today to get the justice and compensation you deserve
Suffering a brain injury due to someone else’s negligence can be devastating, with long-lasting effects. During this difficult time, you need a compassionate and experienced legal advocate who understands what you’re going through. Jeff is dedicated to helping injury victims across Henderson County get the justice and compensation they deserve.
Jeff and his legal team have a proven track record of getting best possible case outcomes. These include:
- $122,750 for a client who suffered a head injury in an 18-wheeler accident.
- $61,797 for a client with head and chest injuries from a car accident.
- $34,337 for a client who sustained a head injury in a fall at a store.
Jeff is relentless in his pursuit to hold negligent parties accountable and ensure that you receive the financial support needed while you focus on healing. He collaborates with a Brain Trauma Specialist to help speed up your recovery, build a strong case, and maximize your compensation. Contact us online or call our law office in Athens for a free consultation, and rest assured that you will have a dedicated attorney fighting for you every step of the way.