Accidents, Shock, and Acquired Brain Injuries If someone goes into shock, their organs are not getting the blood flow they need. As shock progresses, their blood pressure may drop low enough to prevent necessary blood flow to their brain. Shock can occur after almost any type of traumatic injury, medical crisis, or event. Examples include:… Read More
How to Successfully File a Traumatic Brain Injury Legal Claim
Statute of Limitations Each state has its own statute of limitations on filing a personal injury case. When the injury is discovered, the type of injury, the age of the victim, and the party against whom the suit will be filed all factor into the amount of time you have to file a claim. When… Read More
Choosing the Best Attorney for Your Traumatic Brain Injury Case
Will any Qualified Personal Injury Attorney be a Good Choice? While it may seem like any experienced personal injury attorney with a good track record of winning cases, might be a good advocate for your brain injury lawsuit, not all personal injury lawyers have experience in dealing with traumatic… Read More
When and How to Change Your Injury Lawyer Mid-Case Safely
Question: In the spring of last year, I received a brain injury in auto accident. Within a month I hired an attorney who claimed to be experienced in representing people with brain injuries; however, it is quite obvious now to myself and my family that this man does not understand the situation. Is it too late… Read More
How to Determine the Legal Case Value of a Traumatic Brain Injury
Generally, an attorney who specializes in brain injury cases is willing to work on a contingent fee basis—this means that the attorney will only get paid if the suit is successful and the amount awarded is actually paid.An attorney working on a contingent fee basis will advance the money to pay for medical experts and… Read More
Using Medicare and Medicaid for Brain and Spinal Injury Costs
Medicare Medicare is the nation’s largest health insurance program, and covers nearly 40 million Americans, including those with disabilities under the age of 65. Medicare comprises two parts: hospital insurance and medical insurance. Hospital insurance helps pay for inpatient hospital services, nursing facility services, and home health services, while medical insurance pays for physician services,… Read More