If you hit your head in an accident, such as a car crash or a slip-and-fall, you may feel fine at first, but the trauma may take a physical, emotional and financial toll on your life. Traumatic brain injuries or closed-head injuries are often preventable and may result from someone else’s negligence. If this is the case for you, having a trusted lawyer by your side can help you better understand your rights and legal options to navigate the aftermath of this life-changing injury while focusing on recovery.
At Mandelbaum Barrett PC, our experienced attorneys understand brain injuries’ profound impact on our clients and their loved ones. While financial compensation cannot alleviate a closed-head injury, the proper financial recovery can provide essential resources for specialized care, rehabilitation and offer ways to adapt with a permanent injury. With our top-notch comprehensive services and commitment to justice, we fight relentlessly to secure the full compensation you deserve.
How to Prove Negligence in a Traumatic Brain Injury Case
If you suffered a traumatic brain injury due to someone else’s negligence, you have the right to file a claim and pursue compensation for your losses. However, you carry the burden of proof. This means your claim must clearly demonstrate the following points:
- Duty of care: The at-fault party was legally obligated to act with reasonable care and avoid causing you harm.
- Breach of duty: They breached this duty of care by acting irresponsibly.
- Direct causation: This negligence directly caused the accident and your brain injury.
- Damages: Your brain injury resulted in damages.
Our attentive attorneys understand this responsibility and consider every detail when conducting investigations. We gather and analyze evidence, including medical records, the police report, witness and expert testimony, and video footage, to build a strong claim, hold the liable party accountable, and give you the best chance of securing maximum compensation.
What Damages May You Recover for a Brain Injury?
Traumatic brain injuries can disrupt your life, leaving you with the financial burden of medical bills, physical pain, and emotional distress, all of which deserve compensation. At Mandelbaum Barrett PC, we diligently calculate your claim’s value, including future losses, so you can better understand your available compensation and not settle for a lowball offer.
Depending on the severity of your brain injury and other details of your claim, you may recover the following damages:
- Past, present and future medical bills
- Lost wages from missed work
- Loss of earning capacity
- Home modifications
- Assistive devices
- Caregiving services
- Pain and suffering
- Reduced quality of life
- Disability or disfigurement
- Punitive damages
In some traumatic brain injury cases, multiple parties may share liability, including the injured victim. If this is true for you, you may still recover damages with New Jersey’s modified comparative negligence rule. Each party involved receives a percentage of fault, which gets deducted from their respective compensation. For example, if you’re 10% responsible for a car accident and your traumatic brain injury claim is worth $250,000, you would receive $225,000.
Our knowledgeable lawyers understand this complex system and how insurance companies may use it to minimize or deny your claim. We develop personalized strategies tailored to your unique needs to ensure you receive a fair settlement.
Why Hire a Lawyer to Help With Your Brain Injury Claim?
Rest after a brain injury is crucial for a smooth and successful recovery, but the complex legal process of pursuing justice can be stressful and challenging to navigate on your own. Fortunately, with the informed guidance of the experienced team at Mandelbaum Barrett PC, you can take this weight off your shoulders. We proudly offer unmatched comprehensive services, handling every aspect of your claim with personalized attention, including the following:
- Conducting a thorough investigation to collect and analyze evidence
- Interviewing witnesses
- Identifying liable parties
- Using our extensive knowledge to answer your questions
- Navigating complex state laws
- Providing Spanish-speaking services
- Filing your claim within the two-year statute of limitations
- Negotiating with insurance companies on your behalf
- Taking your case to a jury trial if necessary
This full-service approach ensures you receive the support you need through every stage of the legal process so you can focus on what matters most. Our commitment to building trust and fierce advocacy gives us a proven track record of success that speaks for itself. Partnering with our dedicated team offers you the support and guidance you need to achieve fair compensation, no matter how high-value or complex your claim.
Schedule a Free Consultation With the Reputable Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyers at Mandelbaum Barrett PC
When traumatic brain injuries disrupt your life, having experienced legal advocates can make all the difference in your recovery journey. For decades, our New Jersey personal injury team has walked alongside brain injury victims, helping them navigate the complex legal landscape while securing the compensation needed for medical care, lost income, and ongoing support. Our approach combines thorough investigation with strategic negotiation to properly value your suffering and losses.
With decades of experience handling personal injury claims, our experienced attorneys include Certified Civil Trial Attorney Andrew Bronsnick and Co-Chair Joseph J. Peters. Many clients tell us that our personalized guidance provided financial relief and peace of mind during an otherwise overwhelming time. Contact us today for a FREE consultation at (973) 585-5100 or through our contact form.