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Catastrophic injuries are not only life-altering, but they are also financially devastating. The often prohibitive treatment costs and job loss due to prolonged hospitalization mean you can quickly burn through your savings. However, if you sustained those injuries because of someone else’s negligence, the at-fault party should be the one paying for your recovery, care, and other losses.
At The Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown, our catastrophic injury attorney and team of paralegals know how to recover damages in Montgomery catastrophic injury cases and help you or your loved one get the compensation required to cover all your losses. Call today to speak with a compassionate attorney who prioritizes accessibility, communication, and easing your financial burden through contingency fees.
In Montgomery, victims who have suffered catastrophic injuries—such as internal trauma, traumatic brain injuries, and spinal cord damage—can pursue and recover a range of damages. These include:
The compensation a victim receives largely depends on which damages they qualify for. Some of these are economic damages, meaning they have a set dollar value that can be proved with receipts, invoices, bills, or market pricing. Others, such as pain and suffering, do not have a set monetary value. However, with the help of an experienced lawyer, you could fight to be compensated fairly for these losses as well.
Before a Montgomery plaintiff can receive compensation in a claim, they must first identify who to hold responsible for their catastrophic injuries. This means we thoroughly review available evidence, carry out independent investigations, go through police reports, interview eyewitnesses, and request the services of expert witnesses through our long-held connections.
These are crucial to helping your attorney build a case and determine who was negligent. Four elements must be considered to establish negligence, including:
Sometimes, more than one party may be responsible for the accident or malpractice that resulted in your injuries. For instance, if you were involved in a truck wreck, the driver may be the de facto liable party. However, if they were inexperienced or were driving while drowsy because of employer deadlines, and did not adhere to federally mandated service hours, the employer can also be vicariously liable (indirect liability).
While severe injuries should result in full and substantial compensation, that is not always true in catastrophic injury cases in Montgomery. Due to Alabama’s pure contributory negligence system, you and your lawyer have a much higher burden of proof to receive compensation. This contributory rule basically states that if a plaintiff is even one percent responsible for the incident, their claim will be denied.
Other factors that can affect compensation include how serious the injuries are, the cost of present and future treatment, the jury’s perception of the claimant’s credibility (if the case goes to trial), and the insurer’s willingness to pay. Our compassionate and dedicated attorney could help you assess these factors and build the strongest claim for compensation possible with the given facts.
No one deserves to suffer from severe injuries. However, if you are, it is important to know what is involved in recovering damages in Montgomery catastrophic injury cases. Hiring a competent Montgomery catastrophic injury lawyer from The Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown can make a seemingly tedious and complex process less stressful. Our legal team is always available to talk to you and explore your options if you have been badly hurt by another person’s actions. Call us now for a free consultation.
