If you have been injured in Columbus due to the actions of another person or party, you may have the grounds for a personal injury claim. Whether you were traveling on I-185 or slipped on a puddle in a store, you should not have to pay for someone else’s mistake.
We understand what you’re dealing with right now. The medical bills are coming in, and you are away from work recovering from your injuries, and the prospect of filing a successful claim seems daunting. You and your family need help, and we can be there for you.
The Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown helps accident victims pursue compensation for their medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and more. As your legal representative, we can give you the time and peace you need to heal while we manage your accident claim. From investigating the accident to negotiating a fair settlement, we take on this burden and fight for the best possible results. Call us today for a free case consultation. Learn more about your case and your legal options.
How the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown Sets Itself Apart From the Rest
At the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown, we believe in a client-first focus. It’s not about us. It’s about what is best for you. To that end, we keep our clientele small so that we can give you the attention your case needs and deserves.
Furthermore, we listen. Our success is about more than just a client-lawyer relationship. We develop personal relationships. We want to know how the accident has impacted your life, how it has changed things for you and your family. You can count on us to:
- Stay in constant contact with you
- Answer your questions promptly
- Explain legal issues and jargon
- Check up on your health and well-being
- Make sure you are seeing the best doctors possible for your injuries
- Recommend alternative physicians and therapists, if necessary
Together, we work as a team to achieve the best results possible for you, financially and physically. We will develop a legal strategy that takes your goals and needs into account because your physical health is as important to us as your financial stability.
What Have We Won for Past Clients
With a 4.9 star rating and a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocate Forum, Attorney Dwayne Brown has recovered over $100 million dollars for clients. We have secured such compensation as:
- $11.5 million for an 18-wheeler wreck
- $3 million for a father killed by a commercial truck
- $1.876 million for a truck accident
In our 30 years of legal representation, we have helped numerous victims and their families move on from their injuries to rebuild their lives. You can read more about our case results and decide for yourself if we can work together to reach your post-accident goals.
We Can Manage Your Personal Injury Case in Columbus
Personal injury cases come in various forms. Any time you have been injured in an accident due to the reckless actions of another person, you have the grounds for a personal injury claim or lawsuit.
At our law firm, we primarily focus on personal injury cases. We handle such personal injury cases as:
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Catastrophic injuries
- Nursing home abuse
- Premises liability
- Workers’ compensation
- Wrongful death
- Dog bites
If you have been involved in what you believe to be a personal injury accident, please call us and talk to our staff. We may be able to help. We can help you understand the strengths and weaknesses of your case and provide you with legal representation.
You Have a Right to Compensation for Your Injuries and Losses
One of the most common questions clients ask us is how much their case is worth. There is no set value placed on accident types. Each case is unique, and the value of your case will depend on various factors. However, two of the most influential factors in the value of your case would be your injuries and the time it would take for you to heal.
The most common types of damages in a personal injury claim you could demand include the following:
Medical Expenses
You may claim the costs associated with emergency medical care, surgeries, hospitalizations, and medications. This loss can also include any long-term care your injuries require, such as rehabilitation, mental therapy, and home modifications.
Lost Income
You may receive compensation for the income you lost while you were away from work recovering from your injuries. This loss includes wages, salary, tips, bonuses, and, under certain circumstances, promotions you have missed. Additionally, if your injuries prevent you from returning to your old job or performing the same type of work, you can demand compensation for your reduced earning potential. If you cannot work at all, that too could be a part of your personal injury demands.
Pain and Suffering
The physical pain and emotional trauma you experienced from the accident are also available to most personal injury victims. This loss can also include any long-term emotional distress you continue to live with and seek therapy for your ongoing recovery.
Property Damage
Any personal effects and items that were damaged or destroyed in the accident can be a part of your claim. Phones, jewelry, clothing, cars, and physical structures with a dollar value associated with their repair or replacement are a damage you can pursue.
Disability and Disfigurement
If your injury has left you disabled or with permanent scars, you can claim this loss for compensation, whether it affects your ability to work or your ability to interact with others.
Loss of Enjoyment of Life
Injuries that affect your lifestyle and quality of life are also available for personal injury victims. If you can no longer perform or enjoy past hobbies and activities, you can seek compensation for this loss in your life and well-being.
Loss of Consortium
Injuries do not limit their effect to just the accident victim. The spouses of those injured in an accident also suffer, and in some cases, to the point that it affects their relationship. If your injuries have had an adverse effect on the relationship with your spouse, you may claim that loss as well.
Wrongful Death Damages for Your Family’s Loss
If you lost a loved one in your Columbus accident, first, please accept our humble condolences. We at the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown understand what you and your family are going through and want to help. We can manage your wrongful death case, allowing you and your family to grieve your loss in peace.
Though money can never replace a life, we can help you pursue compensation to take care of the losses that their death and absence have left for your family. Through a wrongful death claim, we can seek compensation for the following:
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Decedent’s final medical bills
- Loss of financial support
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of consortium
- Loss of parental guidance
We will fight for you and your family to receive the full range of damages in your case. Call the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown today for a free case consultation. Speak with a member of our legal team and get started rebuilding your life after your Columbus personal injury accident.
How the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown Can Help You
Filing a personal injury claim can be quite daunting for most people. Compiling the documentation necessary alone can be difficult to do while you are recovering from your injuries. Thankfully, you do not have to do this alone. We can help.
As a personal injury law firm, there are a number of things we can do to build, file, and fight for your fair compensation. Here’s what we can do for you:
Free Consultation
We provide free case consultations to every client who calls. We will listen to your case, and our personal injury lawyer can advise you on your next course of action.
Investigation of Your Personal Injury Accident
We have the resources to investigate your accident and build your insurance claim for compensation. We will collect such evidence as:
- Accident scene photographs
- Dashcam, traffic cameras, and business surveillance, if available
- Witness statements
- Accident, first-responder, and police reports
- Medical records
- Employment records
- Maintenance invoices
- Insurance policies
- Repair invoices
- Emails, letters, and texts regarding the accident
We may also recruit expert witnesses. They can explain complicated details regarding your case, such as your prognosis, how the accident occurred, and your financial future.
Filing Your Personal Injury Claim
From our investigation, we will identify the four elements of negligence:
- Duty of care: The at-fault party’s legal and ethical responsibility to your safety.
- Breach of duty: The action or inaction the at-fault party committed that placed you in danger.
- Causation: The accident their decision caused and the injuries you suffered.
- Damages: The financial, physical, and emotional losses you have because of the at-fault party’s actions.
These four elements allow us to identify the negligent party, who is liable, how the accident occurred, and what damages you can claim. We then file your claim with the liable party’s insurance company.
Dealing With the Insurers
Insurance companies are a business, and as such, they want to protect their profits. Likely, the initial offer they provide will not cover all your damages. We can deal with the insurance companies for you. We will negotiate with them to secure a fair settlement offer that addresses all of your injuries and losses.
Filing a Lawsuit
Most personal injury cases are settled out of court. However, we will prepare your case to go to trial if we cannot secure a fair settlement. We will submit the necessary legal documentation and argue your case for you.
Support Throughout the Legal Process
We will be there for you and your family throughout your case. We will listen to your needs, make sure you are getting the care you need, and update you on the case.
Do not let the idea of pursuing a personal injury claim intimidate you. You have been injured by another and deserve compensation that meets all your needs. We can take on the insurance companies and their lawyers for you. Let the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown take over your case and get the healthcare your injuries require.
You Pay Nothing Unless We Win Your Columbus Accident Case
Another common issue most victims have is legal costs. They often ask how much it will cost for a lawyer to manage their personal injury case. It’s a fair concern, especially when you are already facing serious financial debt with mounting medical bills and lost wages.
Our law firm provides our legal services on a contingency fee basis. We represent you without you paying any upfront attorney’s fees contingent upon us winning your case. At that point, we receive payment based on a preapproved percentage. Our intention with this arrangement is to remove any stress you may have about hiring an attorney.
If we don’t win, you pay nothing.
Your Columbus Accident Does Have a Limited Window of Time
Just about every case that comes before a court has a statute of limitations. The statute of limitations is a legal deadline. You must file your intent to sue with the courts before the statutory deadline in your case expires.
Most personal injury cases fall under O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33, which gives you typically two years to file a lawsuit. However, the moment your deadline begins could be:
- The day after the accident
- The day after your loved one passed from the injuries they suffered in the accident
There are various other statutes and nuances to these deadlines. Deadlines could be extended if the victim was a minor, or shortened if you are pursuing compensation from a municipality. Our personal injury attorney will explain which deadlines apply to your case.
Call the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown Today
If you have suffered injuries in a Columbus accident caused by negligence, you have the right to compensation for your injuries. We can manage your case while you rest and recuperate, keeping you updated on your case throughout the process.
Call us today and get the legal representation you deserve.
