Serious or catastrophic injuries that result in disability or death can have a tragic impact on every aspect of a family’s life. It is not just medical bills, therapy costs, or even the expense of a funeral. There may be lost income, adding to the family’s financial hardship. In addition, the family’s quality of life could be diminished by physical, mental, and emotional pain caused by the injury or lost loved one.
When these types of personal injury cases are caused by negligence, you need an Atlanta personal injury attorney who will fight for your family and your right to compensation for losses. The Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown can be your family’s advocate. For 30 years, we have helped families deal with the stress and challenges that come from catastrophic injury cases. You and your family have a right to receive compensation from the at-fault party. Call today for a free case evaluation and learn how we can help.
How We Help Atlanta Families After a Catastrophic Injury
Catastrophic injury and wrongful death lawsuits are often complex and require extensive resources to pursue. The negligent actions that cause these types of serious accidents are often committed by big businesses that employ legal teams to protect them from liability. Victims and their families need legal assistance that will take the time and use their resources to fight these tough battles. Attorney Dwayne L. Brown and his legal team have the experience and knowledge needed to handle these large-scale cases and have successfully handled Catastrophic injury and wrongful death lawsuits against some of the biggest companies in the world.
When you hire the catastrophic injury lawyers serving the Atlanta community with our law firm to handle your family’s case, you can expect us to do the following:
Review Your Atlanta Catastrophic Injury Accident
We start off by providing all injury victims who reach out to us with a free case evaluation. It’s an opportunity for you to tell us your story. In the free case evaluation, we can explain the merits of your case and legal options.
Investigate the Accident That Led to Your Injuries
Our law firm will employ a team to investigate your Atlanta accident. They will gather evidence, such as the police report and your medical records. They will photograph the scene, your injuries, and any physical items involved, such as a damaged car. If video exists, like business surveillance, a traffic camera, or a dashcam, they will collect that as well. Our investigators will also interview any eyewitnesses to the case.
Consult With Experts on Your Atlanta Accident Case
Expert testimony is often the greatest asset in the success of our cases. We will speak with doctors, financial advisors, and therapists about your future recovery and healthcare needs. We will speak with accident reconstruction experts on the cause of your accident to help us identify the at-fault party.
Develop a Legal Strategy Tailored to Your Case
No two cases are the same, so we will use our experience with personal injury cases and the evidence unique to your injuries to develop a personalized strategy for you.
Determine the Value of Your Losses
With the evidence we collect, we can determine the fair value to cover your injuries and losses. Knowing what you have lost and your future needs, we can effectively negotiate with the insurance companies and the liable party’s attorneys and advise you on the settlements they offer.
Damages, the legal term for losses, are either economic or non-economic. Economic means they have a dollar value attached to them, and non-economic represents how the injury has affected you and your family’s quality of life.
The types of damages you may be able to claim in your catastrophic accident case could include the following:
- Past medical expenses and future healthcare
- Lost income, including tips and bonuses
- Diminished earning capacity if you can no longer work as you once did
- Therapy and rehabilitation costs
- Medical devices and medications
- Home and vehicle modifications
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of consortium
If you lost a loved one in a catastrophic accident, please accept our condolences on your loss. We understand the trauma you and your family are experiencing and want to help you recover. In a wrongful death case, your family may be able to collect damages for the funeral and burial expenses, loss of support, loss of consortium, and possibly more. Our wrongful death attorney in Atlanta can review your case and explain.
Handle All Legal Documents and Filings
We will complete all legal documents in your case and file them before the statute of limitations expires. In catastrophic injury cases, O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33 sets the deadline for filing a lawsuit. You generally have two years to file a personal injury lawsuit against the liable party. In wrongful death cases, you have two years from the date your loved one passes from their injuries.
To ensure you retain the right to file a lawsuit and pursue compensation, we advise prospective clients to reach out to us as soon as possible. We will need the time to build your case, plus the right to file helps us during negotiations.
Represent Your Interests During Negotiations
We have handled personal injury cases for 30 years. We know the tactics that insurance adjusters and companies use to protect their profits. We can protect you from those tactics and fight for fair compensation. We will present your demands for compensation and make sure any offers made meet your needs. If necessary, we can use your right to file a lawsuit as leverage and force the insurance companies to negotiate fairly or face us in court.
Represent Your Interests in Court
If we cannot reach a fair settlement agreement, we can argue your case in court. Most often, injury cases are settled during negotiations, but we prepare to take your case to court.
Provide Support and Open Lines of Communications
We want you to feel relaxed that your case is being handled effectively and professionally. You can reach out to us at any time. We can answer any of your questions and address your concerns. Your responsibility is to heal. Ours is to build the strongest claim possible to get the compensation you need to rebuild your life.
To learn more about how the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown can help you, call or contact us online. Our catastrophic injury lawyers and legal staff in Georgia are ready to assist you today.
The Catastrophic Injury Cases We Handle in Atlanta
A catastrophic injury could be the result of numerous negligent actions. Some of the cases our Georgia catastrophic injury lawyers handled for victims include the following:
- Auto accidents
- Truck accidents
- Construction and workplace accidents
- Nursing home abuse
- Premises liability, such as slip and falls and dog bites
- Workers’ compensation claims
- Bicycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Boating accidents
- Birth injuries
- Defective products
If you don’t see an example of the type of accident that caused your catastrophic injury, we would still like to hear from you. You may be entitled to compensation from the negligent party in your case.
Your Attorney for Serious Injuries and Wrongful Death
Any injury or harm caused by negligence can alter your life. When negligence causes disability or death, the long-term impact can hurt an entire family. The Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown has 30 years of experience working on complicated personal injury cases. Our commitment to investing time and resources to investigate and fight for your rights has helped us win millions of dollars for our clients injured through negligence:
- $11.5 million for the Atlanta family of a loved one killed in an 18-wheeler wreck in the metro area
- $3 million for Atlanta family of a loved one who struck a stalled 18-wheeler in the metro area
- $2.1 million resolution in a medical malpractice case for the family who lost a loved one because a neurologist failed to conduct a CT head exam
- $1.75 million for a birth injury because the OB/GYN failed to perform an emergency C-section
You can read more about our case results and see the level of success we have achieved for others.
What Is a Catastrophic Injury?
A catastrophic injury is any injury that will have lasting effects on the individual, requiring life-long assistance or care. This includes any permanent disabilities or loss of bodily functions.
Some of the types of catastrophic injury cases we handled include the following:
- Back injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Severe burns
- Electrical injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
- Amputations
- Serious fractures
- Organ damage
- Loss of sight or hearing
This list also includes any catastrophic accident injury that ultimately results in wrongful death.
Call the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown Today
You should not have to pay for the negligent actions of another. And your family deserves to have the time to heal in peace, not worry about paying medical bills. You have options, and we can help you through the legal claims process.
If you or your family are reeling from the results of a catastrophic injury or wrongful death, contact the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown in Atlanta. The consultation is free, and we are here to help you determine the best legal options for your claim.
Atlanta Catastrophic Injury FAQs
How can a catastrophic injury lawyer in Atlanta help with my case?
A catastrophic injury lawyer in Atlanta can help by investigating the accident, gathering crucial evidence, navigating complex insurance claims, identifying all liable parties, consulting with experts, protecting your legal rights, and aggressively pursuing maximum compensation for your extensive losses.
What should I do after a catastrophic injury in Atlanta?
After a catastrophic injury in Atlanta, you should seek immediate medical attention, report the incident (if applicable, e.g., to police or property owners), document everything (photos, witness info), avoid speaking to insurance companies directly, and contact an experienced Atlanta DLB Law catastrophic injury lawyer immediately to protect your rights.
How much is a catastrophic injury lawyer in Atlanta?
Catastrophic injury lawyers in Atlanta typically work on a contingency fee basis. This means you usually don’t pay any upfront fees. Instead, their fee is a percentage of the final settlement or court award they recover for you. The specific percentage can vary, so it’s essential to discuss this with any lawyer you consider hiring.
How much is the average catastrophic injury case worth in Atlanta?
The value of a catastrophic injury case in Atlanta is impossible to average due to the unique nature and severity of each case. Compensation depends heavily on factors like the specific type and long-term impact of the injury, medical expenses (past and future), lost earnings and earning potential, and pain and suffering. Cases can range from hundreds of thousands to multi-million dollar settlements or verdicts. An experienced Atlanta DLB LAW catastrophic injury lawyer can evaluate the specifics of your situation to determine its potential worth.
Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown
Address: 3390 Peachtree Rd NE, Suite 1100 Atlanta, GA 30326
Phone: (404) 738-6000
Opening Hours: Available 24/7
