Victims of brain injuries can suffer a range of symptoms, with the possibility of cognitive and physical impairments and even emotional and behavioral changes. If you or a loved one has been involved in an accident and sustained head trauma, you have the right to seek compensation for your medical expenses, physical therapy, lost income, and pain and suffering. Our brain injury lawyer in Selma, AL, can help.
At the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown, we have over 30 years of experience helping accident victims obtain the compensation they need to rebuild their lives. Allow our Selma personal injury lawyer to build your claim and fight for you and your family’s future. Call us today and discuss your case with a member of our legal team. The initial consultation is always free.
Compensation for Your Medical Care and More
According to the Mayo Clinic, a traumatic brain injury is often the result of a strike to the head or something that causes the brain to strike the inside of the skull. These events often result in damage to the brain, such as bruising, bleeding, and swelling. Symptoms include:
- Headaches, nausea, slurred speech, and seizures
- Difficulties seeing and hearing and a foul taste, as well as sensitivity issues
- Memory and cognitive issues
- Drowsiness, loss of consciousness, and sleep disorders
- Loss of balance and coordination
- Weakness and numbness in limbs, hands, and feet
Victims have even been known to experience mood swings.
The Vaughan Regional Medical Center Emergency Room would be the most likely destination for immediate care, but those suffering from a more severe case would need a level one trauma center, such as those found at either the University of Alabama Birmingham Hospital or USA Health University Hospital in Mobile.
Care and medical treatment will not be cheap, and your time recovering will affect many aspects of your life. However, we can help you obtain compensation to cover your expenses and losses. You could be eligible to demand compensation for the following:
- Medical expenses, current and future healthcare
- Lost wages, bonuses, benefits, and any income lost while you recovered
- Reduced earning capacity if your injuries have any long-term or permanent effect
- Property damage, such as car repairs
- Pain and suffering, emotional distress, and mental anguish
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of consortium
We will demand compensation for all your tangible losses and the impacts on your quality of life.
Common Causes of Brain Injuries
Brain injuries can be the result of various accidents and events, such as:
- Motor vehicle accidents, including trucks, motorcycles, and bicycles
- Falls, especially in elderly or workplace environments
- Sports injuries
- Assaults or violent incidents
Our law firm handles these and other types of accidents. If you have suffered a brain injury or are helping a loved one who has, call the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown. We can listen to you and then explain your legal options during a free case consultation today.
We Will Work Toward Your Goals
Attorney Dwayne Brown always believes in putting you, the client, first. In every decision we make as a law firm, it is always about what is best for you. From the size of our caseloads to regularly checking your progress, we want to develop a personal relationship with our clients, helping them achieve the goals they want for their future.
We will:
- Suggest physicians and psychologists for second opinions
- Provide constant updates on your case
- Answer your questions promptly
- Educate you on the legal process
- Adjust our strategy if your goals change
- Work on contingency, so we only get paid when you win
Our approach has been very effective for our clients. In fact, we have recovered over $100 million in case results, and attorney Brown has been recognized by Super Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Top 100, and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum for our success.
To hear more, we invite you to read our past clients’ testimonials.
We Must Prove Negligence in Your Brain Injury Claim
For a successful personal injury claim, we must prove four key elements exist:
- Duty of care: The at-fault party’s obligation, responsibility, or legal accountability to your safety and well-being
- Breach of duty: The at-fault party’s decision to deviate from the norm, break from standard practice, or violate a law
- Causation: The accident and injuries that occurred from the at-fault party’s action or inaction
- Damages: The impact on your finances, health, and emotions
These four elements are the foundation of negligence in a personal injury claim. We prove these elements through a robust collection of evidence. Typically, evidence would include such items as the following:
- Incident reports, such as a police report on a car accident
- Medical records detailing your diagnosis, treatment plan, and prognosis
- Financial statements and pay stubs
- Accident scene photographs, including your injuries
- CCTV, dashcams, and traffic camera footage
- Eyewitness testimonies
- Expert witness testimonies, such as accident reconstruction specialists
We will take care of investigating your accident and collecting evidence. We’ll identify all liable parties, file claims with each, and negotiate a settlement on your behalf. Your only responsibility will be to see your doctors and follow their treatment plan.
You Must Get Started Within Two Years
If we cannot reach a fair settlement with the insurance companies, we will advise taking your case to court. However, there is a deadline. Under Alabama’s statute of limitations, AL Code § 6-2-38, you typically have two years to file a personal injury lawsuit with the Dallas County courts. If we miss that deadline, the courts will bar your case, and you will lose your ability to negotiate fairly with the insurers.
You Can Start Protecting Your Rights and Health From the Accident Scene
Of course, what you will be capable of doing after the accident depends on how severe your injuries are. If it’s possible, you should:
- Call 911 and report the accident to the police, building manager, or administrator
- Document what you can from the accident scene with photos and notes
- See a doctor as soon as possible to begin treatment
Then, contact our law firm before speaking to any insurance company.
Contact a Selma Brain Injury Lawyer Today
The Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown can help you and your family achieve the recovery you deserve. Call our office today for a free case consultation and learn how we can help.
