Catastrophic Injury Trials in Montgomery

No one wants to go to court as it is a long and costly process. Most defendants in injury cases would rather settle, but when someone has had a catastrophic injury, they often face a lifelong disability and an inability to work or live as they used to. A survivor may well have a claim to millions of dollars in damages.

In a case like that, it is more likely a case will go to trial because a defendant is not willing to pay the lifetime cost of a serious injury. Our catastrophic injury attorney at the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown has had decades of practice in Alabama courts, and he knows how to guide clients and families through catastrophic injury trials in Montgomery.

What Are the Lifetime Costs of a Catastrophic Injury Case?

A catastrophic injury victim may face high expenses for years to come, or even permanently if the accident led to a disability. When calculating fair compensation, your attorney will consider damages that include:

• Medical treatment, including immediate care, ongoing surgeries, and other interventions
• Rehabilitation and physical therapy to relearn skills and restore available functions
• Lost wages and lost earning potential
• Prosthetics, mobility aids (canes, wheelchairs), and other accessibility needs
• Installing disability accommodations or moving to an accessible home
• Costs health aides, child care workers, and other service providers in the home
• Supplemental or special education needs for young survivors

With a catastrophic injury, a person often loses all or most of the income they could have expected to earn; a young person may never be able to work at all. These are important considerations that initial settlement offers often fail to consider. If you are offered a low settlement, our Montgomery attorney is ready to represent you in a trial and defend your claim for catastrophic injury damages.

Why Does a Catastrophic Injury Case Go to Trial?

Almost all defendants are represented by insurance companies, and they do not want to pay if they do not have to. If the company refuses to settle or offers a settlement that cannot meet your needs, the next step is to go to trial. That means assembling a formal case: demanding evidence from the defendant, consulting medical witnesses and accident reconstruction experts, and preparing to appear before a jury.

In Alabama, the law unfortunately gives defendants in injury cases a better chance than most other states. Under pure contributory negligence laws, for an injured person to have a right to damages in Montgomery, they must be 100 percent without fault for their own injuries. Unless you have an experienced trial lawyer who has built a strong case, the defendant could get away without paying you anything.

How Trials Work for Catastrophic Injury Cases

Before filing a claim for a catastrophic injury, your lawyer will investigate your claim thoroughly to get the evidence they need. We will negotiate for a settlement that meets your needs, but if the defendant will not do what is right, then we file a lawsuit.

Unfortunately, a catastrophic injury case in Montgomery can take well over a year to get to trial. In the meantime, you need crucial care, and you may have to rely on medical liens for it. A medical lien allows providers to treat catastrophic injury victims in exchange for rights to some of the judgment or settlement money if the trial is won. An attorney can help ensure that a hospital or institution presents a fair and reasonable bill that is paid upon receipt of compensation.

Contact a Montgomery Legal Team You Can Trust with Your Montgomery Catastrophic Injury Trial

Attorney Dwayne L. Brown is not a high-volume firm; he only takes the cases that he can pay full attention to and provides you with unparalleled access to your paralegal and himself by phone and text throughout your case. When you work with our team, we comprehensively explain your options so you can make informed legal choices, whether that be through a settlement or a catastrophic injury trial in Montgomery. Our firm does not get paid until you do, so do not hesitate to reach out and schedule a consultation today.