Brain Injury Lawyers
A brain injury can be a life-altering event. Not only does the victim have to cope with the physical and emotional aftermath of the damage, but the victim must also face the numerous challenges that come with living with a brain injury. Fortunately, though it does not take away the damage, justice is available. A brain injury lawyer can provide support and guidance throughout the legal process and ensure that victims receive the compensation that they deserve.
Thomas Hunter Law Firm has 42 years of experience representing injured persons in Savannah, GA, including many who have suffered brain injuries due to the negligence of others. Mr. Hunter is a lawyer who has helped people recover for claims of this nature. Contact us today for your brain injury case!
5 Advantages Of Hiring A Brain Injury Lawyer
The following are some of the benefits of hiring a brain injury attorney:
1. To Gather Evidence And Construct A Strong Case
Following a significant injury, a brain injury has far-reaching consequences for both the injured person and those who care for him or her. Brain injury cases are complicated and a lawyer needs a good understanding of the human anatomy and the medical issues that may be involved. The lawyer may not be a doctor, but the lawyer, who knows the symptoms that may accompany a brain injury, is another “set of eyes” on the injured person and the lawyer can provide useful alerts and information to medical providers. The lawyer, who knows the time and struggle that a brain injury can involve, can make sure that potential future needs are considered in the presentation of a claim. Access to qualified experts, who can reasonably opine on the client’s needs, prospects and future course of treatment, is important to ensure fair and just compensation.
Thomas Hunter Law Firm will gather evidence to demonstrate and prove how your brain damage has affected your personal life, work, relationships, peace of mind, and health and use it to present your case.
2. To Fight For The Best Possible Compensation And Medical Treatment Available
A brain injury can change your quality of life and overall well-being. An experienced brain injury attorney can assist you in determining the extent of your injuries and prosecuting your claim for the compensation that you rightly deserve for your severe impairment.
Thomas Hunter Law Firm will ensure that your compensation includes all of your present medical bills as well as all of your future medical costs, including medical appointments, therapies, transportation, and more.
3. Help You Get The Right Diagnosis And Treatment For Brain Damage
Following a brain injury, getting the correct diagnosis and treatment is crucial to your rehabilitation and quality of life. You will have the best chance of healing if diagnosed and treated early. Because brain injuries are so complicated, they must be diagnosed and treated by medical specialists who specialize in treating them.
We work with qualified physicians, brain injury specialists, and neuropsychologists, who are proven and respected leaders in their fields of medical care. In addition, Thomas Hunter Law Firm has extensive experience in personal injury litigation. We’ll work to ensure that you get the best medical care possible. We will make sure that you and your loved ones know how the claim system works, how to document and preserve evidence of your injury’s impact on your daily living and how to make sure that your medical providers stay on top of your situation.
4. Getting Compensation For A Lifetime In Case Of Permanent Disability
Brain injuries that are not fatal can result in lasting damage from which an afflicted person may never fully recover. In such cases, ongoing medical treatment and compensation are needed to cope with the long-term challenges of your brain injury. Our civil justice system requires us to claim all of your damages – past, present and future – in one proceeding, so we need to realistically gauge and determine what those damages are likely to be. No one can predict the future with absolute certainty, but we can call upon experienced medical experts to tell us what you can reasonably expert.
2. To Fight For The Best Possible Compensation And Medical Treatment Available
A brain injury will change your quality of life and well-being. An experienced brain injury attorney can assist you in determining the extent of your injuries and prosecuting your right to the compensation that you rightly deserve for your serious impairment.
Thomas Hunter Law Firm will ensure that your compensation includes all of your present medical costs, as well as all of your reasonably-anticipated future medical costs, including medical appointments, therapies, transportation, and more.
3. Help You Get The Right Diagnosis And Treatment For Brain Damage
Following a brain injury, getting the correct diagnosis and treatment is crucial to your rehabilitation and quality of life. You will have the best chance of healing if diagnosed and treated early. Because brain injuries are so complicated, they should be diagnosed and treated as soon as possible.
We work with leading physicians, brain injury specialists, and neuropsychologists who are proven and respected leaders in their fields of medical care. In addition, Thomas Hunter Law Firm has extensive experience in personal injury litigation. We’ll work to ensure that you get the best care possible. We know that you will have so many concerns during this time beyond the injury itself, so we will do everything we can to make the claim process easier, less worrisome and as fast and smooth as possible.
4. To Get Compensation For A Lifetime In Case Of Permanent Disability
Brain injuries can be fatal or they may result in lasting damage from which an afflicted person may never fully recover. In such cases, ongoing medical treatment and compensation are needed to cope with the long-term challenges of your brain injury.
At the Thomas Hunter Law Firm, we assess the whole range of care required for someone who has suffered brain damage. If your brain injury is permanent, we will work to ensure that your benefits are adequate to adequately compensate you for your damages.
5. To Get The Justice You Deserve
If you or someone you care about has suffered a brain injury due to someone else’s negligence, the Thomas Hunter Law Firm will help you get the justice you deserve.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Are The Signs of A Serious Brain Injury?
The following are some, but certainly not all, of the possible signs of a brain injury:
- Loss of consciousness
- A strong and/or persistent headache that lasts or worsens over days, weeks, and months.
- Vomiting and nausea episode
- Seizures or convulsions
- Difficulty sleeping
- Drowsiness, lethargy and sluggishness
- Memory loss
- Difficulty with concentration
After Sustaining A Brain Injury, When Should I Contact A Lawyer?
You should contact a lawyer immediately. Brain injury symptoms might seem minor at first, but they can escalate and become greater, if left untreated. In addition to medical care, you should get legal advice as soon as possible.
Do I Have Sufficient Evidence To Win A Brain Injury Case?
Every successful case depends upon persuasive evidence. An injured person must be able to prove that the negligent party did, or failed to do, something that party would reasonably be expected to do, or not do. You must show that the negligent party’s breach of duty caused your injury and that you suffered damages as a result. Not only will be looking to prove that the accident caused your injury, we will also seek to document your lifestyle before and after the injury to show how, and the extent to which, the injury has affected you.
To be sure, each case is different, and speaking with an experienced brain injury lawyer can assist you in determining the strength of the evidence and the extent of your damages.
Brain Injury Attorney In Savannah, GA
A brain injury, including one caused by the negligence of another person, is traumatic and the path to recovery can be lengthy and costly.
At Thomas Hunter Law Firm, we have an exceptional track record of success. We help brain injury victims file claims against negligent parties for the compensation our clients deserve. That compensation will be for the damages allowed by law, including medical expenses and lost income, loss of enjoyment of life, pain and suffering and the like.
If you suffered a brain injury due to another’s negligence, you will the assistance of an experienced, skilled and caring attorney. This is not a claim you should try to handle yourself. Contact us for a free, comprehensive case analysis to learn more about how we can assist you with your claim.
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