Client sustained life-threatening injuries after being hit by a driver who passed away at the scene. We obtained close to the policy limits with an additional claimant pre-suit and negotiated medical liens down over $250,000.
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Brain injuries can occur for many reasons and result in devastating changes to the lives we once knew. Both the victims and their families will have life-altering changes in their lives due to these severe injuries. So what can you do to help you and your family move forward? What options exist for those who have fallen victim to brain injuries? Are you eligible for compensation based on a severe brain injury that occurred? Our Madison catastrophic injury lawyers have worked with several clients and their families over the years to help them understand their options and put together an effective plan to navigate the new landscape of their lives. Contact one of our Madison brain injury attorneys today at (608) 448-6242 for a free case evaluation to learn how we can help you and your family.
Brain injuries are among the most devastating and life-altering accidents an individual can endure. When faced with the long-term consequences of a brain injury, having the right legal representation becomes essential. Pemberton Personal Injury Law Firm stands as a beacon of hope and relentless advocacy for those navigating the complexities of brain injury claims.
There are many causes of brain injuries. From car accidents to slips and falls, our brain injury attorneys understand how these accidents tend to occur and how to identify negligence in these scenarios.
One of the most common causes of traumatic brain injury is experiencing a car accident. Whether you hit your head on the windshield, the steering wheel, or other parts of the vehicle, this can lead to traumatic brain injury. Motorcyclists and bicyclists are also subject to severe head trauma that can lead to brain injury. If they collide with a car or are thrown to the pavement with or without a helmet, it can lead to a severe brain injury.
Work environments and job sites often contain a high risk of injury, especially in industries such as construction. Falling objects are also a common cause of severe brain injuries. Tree branches, equipment, and other foreign bodies can slam into the head, causing brain damage and other injuries.
Slips, trips, and falls are common causes of brain injury due to negligence. Public areas with known hazards or unkempt maintenance practices can quickly become real risks for innocent pedestrians, shoppers, and others. When someone fails to properly warn others of potential dangers, you can hold the property owner liable in a personal injury lawsuit.
According to the Brain Injury Association of America, more than 5.3 million people in the United States currently suffer from permanent brain injury. However, the severity of these injuries can vary greatly depending on the part of the brain affected, what treatment the individual receives, and the force of impact that caused the trauma. Brain injuries are classified as mild, moderate, and severe traumatic brain injury (“TBI”). Some symptoms can cross over to another category, but the basic types are briefly discussed below. Mild TBI can mean that the patient is exhibiting memory loss or loss of consciousness. Their CT scans and MRIs may come back with a clear result rather than show any damage to the brain. This can cause several TBIs to be missed or misdiagnosed. It is essential to discuss with your doctor the symptoms that you are feeling to make sure your diagnosis is consistent with your symptoms. Moderate TBI symptoms typically are loss of consciousness for up to 24 hours, loss of memory for several days (up to weeks and even months), and abnormal scan results. Severe TBI characteristics are unconsciousness or coma for more than 24 hours, loss of memory that can become permanent rather than temporary, and abnormal scan results that can show brain lesions, nerve damage, loss of white matter, and more.
Brain injuries affect patients differently based on the severity of the injury and the cause. The symptoms can range from physical symptoms such as headache, dizziness, vomiting, sensitivity to light, seizures, numbness, or tingling, and more to emotional symptoms. Common emotional symptoms are temper outbursts, anxiety and depression, mood swings, and more. Cognitive symptoms also appear either immediately for the patient or shortly after the injury. These can include difficulty concentrating, confusion, memory deficits, brain fog, and more.
Sometimes, a brain injury patient, despite suffering a relatively “minor” brain injury or concussion, will continue to suffer persistent symptoms for long after the initial injury. When this happens, it can be incredibly disruptive to the individual’s life, causing difficulties in jobs, relationships, and normal daily activities for months or even years to come. If your brain injury resulted in such harm, you should know that the compensation you pursue in a brain injury claim may include the long-term damage you experience and not just your immediate medical expenses after the accident.
If you or a loved one feel that a brain injury was caused due to another’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. You can work with your experienced Wisconsin injury attorney to determine whether or not you have the ability to prove negligence, and if so, you may have a compensation opportunity.
If you suffered a brain injury, you’ll likely have a long list of expenses related to your accident. These might include medical bills, surgeries, hospitalization, and medications. You may also pursue compensation for lost wages and income, pain and suffering, and psychiatric or mental health care related to your injury. If you can no longer work at the same level that you once were and now have limited earning capacity, this may also be something that a Wisconsin brain injury lawyer can help you obtain compensation for.
We have worked with many families over the years to help them pick up the pieces and carry on with the next chapter in life after brain injury. Life may look different than it did before the injury, but if there is a way to help you avoid financial distress on top of the trauma that a severe brain injury can bring to a family, we will do our best to help you move forward. Contact our office today at (608) 448-6242 to get your specific questions answered and learn how we can help you.
Insurance companies profit when you lose. Every claim they deny, every settlement they lowball, every injured person they convince to accept less—that’s money in their pocket. And they’re very good at what they do.
At Pemberton Personal Injury Law Firm, we’ve made it our mission to take on the insurance companies that put profits over people. We know every underhanded tactic they’ll use to cheat you out of fair compensation, and we’re prepared to fight fire with fire. When insurance adjusters see us coming, they know they’re in for a real battle. You didn’t ask to be injured.
You didn’t ask to fight a billion-dollar corporation. But now that you’re here, you deserve lawyers who will go to war for you. We don’t settle for less than full compensation, we don’t back down from tough fights, and we don’t let insurance companies bully our clients. PERIOD.
Life following a serious injury can bring intense emotions and pain. Accident victims often hope to get their lives back on track, only to be held back by the demands involved with personal injury claims. This is especially the case for individuals who become hospitalized. Wherever you are in the process, we’d be glad to help.
Our injury lawyers in Wisconsin step up to represent you. At Pemberton, we provide this advocacy at every step in the injury claims process so you can be on your way to feeling like yourself again.
Contact our Wisconsin personal injury attorneys at (608) 448-6242 to speak with one of our experienced attorneys. We will create a plan together to help you protect your rights and get you back to your life.
$33M+ Won For Our Clients
Client sustained life-threatening injuries after being hit by a driver who passed away at the scene. We obtained close to the policy limits with an additional claimant pre-suit and negotiated medical liens down over $250,000.
In this car accident case, the client suffered catastrophic injuries in a head-on collision when the at-fault driver crossed the center line. Her injuries included multiple broken bones in the chest, ribs, wrist, and ankle, internal injuries requiring intestinal surgery, and a damaged artery in the spine. With medical expenses exceeding $4,000, we secured the at-fault driver’s full insurance coverage and pursued an additional $1,000,000 from the client’s own insurance policy. We also negotiated a reduction of more than $468,000 in outstanding medical costs to ensure the client received maximum financial recovery for her life-altering injuries and permanent impact on her ability to work.
The client’s loved one suffered a fatal injury in an auto collision that resulted in over $382,000 in medical bills. Acting as the family’s second attorney, we navigated difficult policy-limit issues and secured a $1,000,000 settlement. While the case had greater overall value and the family would have liked a higher recovery, they chose to settle to avoid prolonged litigation and move forward.
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“If you ever need an attorney, he would be the first one I recommend”