In Ashland, Kentucky.
Life after a brain injury can be very different than before. Let an attorney help you handle insurers, establish fault, and pursue compensation.
Liability, Damages, and Next Steps
The human brain constantly sends signals throughout the body via a network of neurons. Researchers estimate that we have 86 billion neurons sending signals every second, whether we’re awake or not.
When a traumatic injury disrupts the flow of information, it can generate a range of injuries from a mild headache to paralysis. Those types of injuries are complex and can lead to emotional and physical changes that can last a lifetime. If another person’s negligence caused that injury, the traumatic brain injury (TBI) takes on another level of complexity.
The attorneys at Peterson Law Office serve brain-injury victims in Ashland and the surrounding counties. If you or someone you love has suffered a traumatic brain injury that was caused by another person’s actions, you are entitled to seek out a skilled Ashland brain injury lawyer to become your advocate. The legal team at Peterson Law Office is experienced in both negotiation and litigation. We will always fight to secure the maximum benefits available to our clients.
The support we provide begins with a free initial consultation where we can discuss the merits of your claim and present guidance on what could happen next. Our clients must understand the full scope of what to expect.
According to The National Advisory Neurological Disorders and Stroke Council (NANDSC) A traumatic brain injury is classified as “an injury to the brain caused by an external force, such as a blow, bump, or jolt to the head.” That injury can be sustained in a car accident or in a slip-and-fall at a grocery store. If another driver caused the accident or the store owner was negligent, those parties need to be held accountable.
The symptoms of TBI can vary depending on the severity of the injury and may include one or more of the following:
Any one of those symptoms requires medical attention. The injuries can also require surgery, hospitalization, and ongoing recovery therapies. That accident caused by someone else in a fraction of a second can lead to an enormous strain on a family’s finances. That raises the stakes for a successful outcome with any insurance claim or civil complaint.
Don't let a brain injury negatively define the rest of your life. Help preserve access to medical care and more by holding the at-fault parties accountable for their actions.
A TBI can create long-term effects for the injured party. It might keep them from working and require ongoing in-home assistance. These are the types of challenges that put a brain injury claim into another category beyond a less complex claim, such as a broken arm or case of whiplash, both of which you can recover quickly from.
Your Ashland brain injury lawyer needs to establish negligence. Whether the negligence was by another driver or a medical professional, four elements must be proven by a preponderance of the evidence. These include:
Duty of care is a responsibility that everyone owes to each other, depending on the circumstances. Every driver owes a duty of care to other drivers not to drive recklessly, just as every property owner owes a duty of care to keep their premises free of hazards. A doctor also owes a duty of care.
When that duty of care is breached, it means the individual has acted negligently, either intentionally or unintentionally.
The causation is the connection between that breach of duty and your injury. In this scenario, the TBI was caused by someone’s negligence.
The damages would be all the associated economic and noneconomic losses you’ve suffered as a result of the breach of duty.
It is vital to understand that the calculation of your damages must cover all your current and future expenses. Once you accept a settlement offer, you won’t be able to go back for additional funds. With a traumatic brain injury, the ongoing care can be expensive and needs to be accounted for.
Peterson Law Office always puts our clients’ needs first. We understand the unique physical and emotional challenges that come along with a brain injury. That is why we strive to find a fair and fast resolution. We want our clients to focus on getting their lives back on track, not on all the legal issues.
Our experience also provides us with keen insight into how insurance carriers operate. We’ll be ready to challenge any of their tactics. Of course, our growing list of successful outcomes is further proof of our skills and integrity.
If you or your family has suffered a traumatic brain injury caused by another person’s neglect, we want to hear from you. Call our office to schedule a free consultation today.
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If you have any questions about a potential personal injury claim, call us or fill out the form below to schedule a free, confidential case consultation.
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