Receiving a fair settlement offer in a Personal Injury case is only realistically possible with an attorney by your side. That’s why Scarlett Law Group stand by hundreds of clients each year to find them the compensation that they deserve. When your injuries are catastrophic like a Traumatic Brain Injury, the stakes are even higher and it will take experience, legal knowledge, and negotiation skills to uncover the best outcome.
Traumatic Brain Injuries Often Affect Cognitive Capacity
A traumatic brain injury can affect many things. The most common of all is your cognitive capacity, and this means it will be more difficult to make decisions in good faith, communicate well, and process information. While it doesn’t happen to everyone, any one of these symptoms can create problems. So, when it comes to finding a way through a complex compensation claim, someone from our team advocating on your behalf and explaining vital information every step of the way is going to be invaluable assistance at the time you need it most.
A Lawyer Understands What You Deserve
Our attornies are well versed in protecting their clients’ best interests. This is at the heart of everything we do, and there is no one better to represent your case than someone who cares. Do you know what you deserve after a traumatic brain injury happens? There are three big things to think about.
Medical Expenses
How much your medical expenses cost over the course of treatment will be impacted by how severe the symptoms are that you are suffering from. While this is different for everyone, traumatic brain injuries tend to cause long-term consequences that mean ongoing medical intervention is necessary. It won’t be too long before your deductibles start to add up and your insurance is no longer covering these financial obligations. You can reclaim medical expenses with your lawyer’s help as long as you keep a record of outgoings.
Loss of Earnings: Past, Present, and Future
Our team will also observe your salary and how much you should be earning if you are no longer able to do so. They will calculate to the best of their ability a figure for future loss of earnings as well and factor this into the settlement request.
Emotional Impact ‘Tax’
It is also important to look at the emotional side of a TBI. Your mental health is inevitably going to suffer in some way after such a traumatic event. This is completely relevant and should be put on the table for assessment. While there is no way to put a price on emotional suffering, there is a way to account for it in a settlement negotiation through a thorough representation of the facts.
We Will Never Settle For Less
Our team will not stop until the settlement reflects a true account of what you have been through. Traumatic brain injuries impact so many areas, and insurance companies do not take this into consideration in enough capacity. The liable party’s adjuster or attorney will aim to resolve the issue by offering a lowball figure, and we will encourage you not to accept this.
Our Team Has a Duty to Care
We understand that these injuries cause a range of cognitive impairments. Our duty of care to you is to operate in your best interests at all times and to advocate for the right course of action in every interaction. The opposing side has no tangible duty of care in the same way, so having our attorneys on your team will definitely help protect you throughout the process during this vulnerable time.
It Is The Best Way to Build a Stronger Case
It is impossible to build a strong case without legal experience and the knowledge of which step is the best one to take. Every client is unique and will require a dedicated insight that specifically deals with their situation. We will help you to build a stronger case than you could alone, and ensure that the best possible outcome comes your way so that you can continue to rebuild your life in a positive way with the right support in place.
Finding Liability May Be Difficult
Sometimes, these types of incidents are difficult when it comes to placing the blame. Whatever happened, we will talk it through with you and get to the bottom of who is liable. This may mean gathering evidence, talking to witnesses, and processing a whole load of information but our attorneys work hard and will get the job done.
What Are the Top Causes of Traumatic Brain Injuries?
There are a number of things that can lead to traumatic brain injury taking place for both adults and children alike. The most common reason is a slip and fall incident, during which you should be able to hold the property owner accountable if it turns out they neglected their duty of care to maintain their building. Aside from this, it is normally something like a car accident, pedestrian hit-and-run, workplace incident, or boating crash. Everyone’s case is different, and there are certain groups of people who are more at risk of sustaining this kind of injury like motorcycle riders, children, and elderly people in care homes.
Don’t Delay
Make an appointment with our team to talk through all of your options. Having an attorney by your side during this difficult time is an invaluable line of support that will ensure there is a suitable outcome for you.
Navigating life after a TBI in Marin County is never straightforward. You are bound to have a number of emotions impacting your well-being alongside finding a way through the aftermath of lingering physical symptoms. You may be facing rehabilitation programs that go on for many months, or your life could have changed forever. Whatever the case, our team is here for you to talk about what comes next.
Visit our office at 536 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133, to talk about your case.
Alternatively, call now for a free consultation on (415) 352-6264.