Were you or a loved one recently diagnosed with a brain injury that you think was caused by another’s negligence? If so, you could be owed considerable compensation for the harm you’ve suffered that can help pay for your medical bills, future medical care, and reduced income. An experienced Abington Township brain injury attorney from Morris Wilson Knepp Jacquette, P.C. can discuss your legal options during a free consultation. Call us today for a free case review.
How Can a Personal Injury Lawyer Help?
An experienced personal injury attorney can guide you through the legal process of seeking accountability for another person’s negligence by:
- Carefully reviewing your case during a free consultation
- Answering your questions about your legal rights and options
- Investigating the accident
- Gathering evidence to prove liability and the full extent of your damages
- Obtaining medical records
- Interviewing witnesses
- Working with expert witnesses to further support your case
- Managing your legal claims and communications with insurance providers
- Fighting for maximum compensation
Contact us today for a free case review to walk through your options.
Common Causes of Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) occur due to a sudden jolt or striking of the head. These incidents often involve accidents such as:
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Medical malpractice
- Defective product accidents
- Premises liability accidents
- Slips and falls
- Work accidents
Traumatic brain injuries can also be due to violent actions, such as assault or nursing home abuse.
Who Is Responsible for Traumatic Brain Injuries?
The incidents described above often involve the negligence of one or more parties, such as:
- Negligent motorists
- Truck drivers
- Trucking companies
- Product manufacturers
- Employers
- Businesses
- Government agencies
- Doctors and other healthcare providers
Our experienced attorneys can investigate your case to determine who is legally responsible for the damages you’ve sustained.
Financial Compensation You Can Recover in a Personal Injury Case
If you have suffered a traumatic brain injury due to someone else’s negligence, you have the right to seek compensation for your accident-related injuries and losses, including:
- Hospital bills, surgeries, medication, follow-up visits, specialist visits, and other medical expenses
- Projected future medical costs
- Lost wages for the time you missed work due to your injury
- Reduced earning capacity if you are unable to return to work or in the same capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress and mental anguish
- Reduced quality of life
Our personal injury attorneys can help identify all of the damages that you are entitled to.
Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Cases
In Pennsylvania, accident victims generally have two years to file a lawsuit. If this deadline passes without taking legal action, you could lose your right to recover compensation or seek justice from the courts.
Contact Our Abington Township Brain Injury Lawyers for Legal Guidance and Representation
An experienced Abington Township brain injury lawyer from Morris Wilson Knepp Jacquette can investigate your case and explain your legal options if your brain injury was due to another party’s negligence. Contact us today for a free consultation.