Our Prattville brain injury attorney can help you fight for justice if you or a loved one suffered a traumatic brain injury due to someone else’s negligence. When one party’s reckless actions cause harm to another, Alabama law allows the victim to hold the at-fault party accountable.
Working with our Prattville personal injury lawyer at the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown offers you the opportunity to focus on your rehabilitation and healing while our team handles your legal case. We have 30+ years of experience handling cases like yours.
We provide free consultations for those living with brain injuries in Prattville, AL, and their families. Contact us today to learn more.
Our Prattville Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer Represents Victims and Their Families
Traumatic brain injuries can occur in a wide range of accidents and incidents. When they occur because of someone else’s negligence, they may support a brain injury insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit. You should contact our Prattville brain injury lawyer if you or a loved one has the following:
- Auto accident injuries
- Truck accident injuries
- Motorcycle accident injuries
- Pedestrian accident injuries
- Bicycle accident injuries
- Construction accident injuries
- Slip and fall accident injuries
- Other premises liability injuries
Our Prattville personal injury team can build a case to hold the liable party responsible for brain injuries and related damages. However, there are four primary elements necessary to show negligence occurred:
- The liable party owed you a duty of care
- They breached that duty
- Their breach caused the accident
- You suffered harm
Our team will investigate the injury accident to gather evidence demonstrating these four elements and hold the liable party accountable. This includes determining what happened, identifying all potentially liable parties, and documenting the damages suffered, including future care costs.
How You Can Help Prove Negligence in Your Brain Injury Case
You can help us and your case right from the accident scene. You can:
- Take pictures of the accident scene
- Record notes of what you remember
- Ask for contact and insurance information from the other party
- See a doctor immediately and follow their treatment plan
If your injuries prevent you from doing these things, we can step in, but you must call us as soon as possible.
How Our Prattville Brain Injury Lawyer Approaches Cases
At the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown, our attorney provides personalized attention for every client. We only represent a small number of clients to focus our practice on those we can help the most. Over the last three decades, we have recovered more than $100,000,000 for our clients.
Attorney Dwayne Brown works to empower his clients with the knowledge and guidance they need to make the right decisions for their case and their future. He builds close relationships with clients by talking to them and listening to their responses. By understanding how their accident and injuries have affected the victim and their family, he can best serve their needs. If you hire our team, you can expect:
- Frequent check-ins on your physical and emotional healing
- Advice on seeking a second medical opinion when necessary
- Discussion about injuries, rehabilitation, and prognosis
- Help finding the right doctors
- Recommendations for doctors and psychologists who will support the case
- Regular case updates while you focus on treatment and therapies
Attorney Brown is a member of the following organizations and lists: Super Lawyers Rated, National Trial Lawyers Top 100, Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent, Multi-Million Dollar Advocate Forum, and the Million Dollar Advocate Forum.
Our recent settlements and verdicts include a $450,000 recovery for a client who suffered a mild brain injury in an auto accident. Our recent clients also leave testimonials for those who might be looking for a lawyer, such as:
“An excellent and professional lawyer. He took on a car accident case on my behalf, worked with me from across the country, and was just as vigorous in his pursuit of justice on day 912 as he was on day 1.” — M.L.
We work based on contingency. Our attorney does not ask clients to pay upfront fees. We get paid from the money we recover in the case, never from our clients’ pockets directly.
Our Lawyer Understands that Prattville Brain Injuries Affect All Aspects of Your Life
When a resident of Prattville suffers a brain injury, the victim often receives care at Prattville Baptist Hospital. This hospital is well-equipped to deal with most concussions and head injuries in Autauga and Elmore counties. Patients are assessed, treated, and receive follow-up care at this facility, whether they come by ambulance or are brought in by loved ones after an accident.
For those with more moderate to severe injuries, they may be transferred to a higher level trauma center within the Alabama Trauma and Health System (ATHS). This is often done by ambulance or medevac helicopter. These facilities are better equipped to manage catastrophic injuries.
Getting prompt care that provides the level of treatment and support necessary is vital to recovery. According to the Mayo Clinic, moderate or severe brain injuries are different for each victim, but issues can affect:
- Thinking, memory, and learning
- Motor skills, movement, and coordination
- Hearing or vision
- Emotions and moods
- Behavior
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), many with moderate or severe traumatic brain injuries still have lasting effects five years later. This includes:
- 57 percent with moderate or severe disabilities
- 55 percent are not employed but were before their injuries
- 33 percent need help with everyday activities, often struggling with self-care, mobility, or independence
What Damages Are Available in a Prattville Brain Injury Claim or Lawsuit?
When our Prattville brain injury lawyer negotiates or litigates your case, the goal is to recover maximum compensation for you based on the expenses and losses you experienced. These damages include a wide range of both economic and non-economic damages.
Some of the types of damages we commonly secure for clients living with lasting brain injuries include:
- Pain and suffering, disability, emotional distress, and other intangible losses
- Medical care for accident injuries, currently and in the future
- Ongoing care and support needs
- Income losses from time missed on the job
- Diminished earning ability based on new disabilities from their injuries
- Property damage repair or replacement
- Related expenses and losses
If you have questions or believe you may qualify, contact our team today. We will evaluate your options and provide an honest assessment of your case.
Will You Need to Sue the Liable Party to Recover Compensation in a Brain Injury Case?
Most Alabama injury cases settle without going to trial. However, some require filing a lawsuit. Only a small percentage go before a judge and jury. Still, we need to ensure we meet the two-year deadline that generally applies for filing the initial complaint in civil court, which is set by AL Code § 6-2-38 for personal injuries.
Discuss Your Next Steps With Our Prattville Brain Injury Team for Free
You can discuss your injuries and legal options with our team today for free. The Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown provides free case evaluations for those who may benefit from hiring a Prattville brain injury attorney to handle their case.
Contact us today to learn more.
