Atlanta Brain Injury Attorney

Suffering a brain injury can be debilitating and the symptoms of this serious injury can often last a lifetime. The ramifications of a traumatic brain injury can include personality changes and memory loss as well as the loss of independence and earning capabilities. Many people who have experienced a brain injury must rely on the help of friends, family, and medical workers for care and supervision.

The Atlanta Law Office of HTW&W understands the long-term effects of a brain injury and aggressively seeks compensation for those who have been injured through no fault of their own. We will carefully document the proof of damages in order to obtain a fair settlement for you or a family member.

The damages for a brain injury can range from $100,000 to $10,000,000, depending on the type of injury. The following will be considered when determining a settlement: past and present medical bills, loss of past and future income, life care costs, loss of quality of life, and pain and suffering.

A medical expert may be brought in to estimate the long-term costs for medical treatment and rehab. This estimate, along with the bills for previous hospitalization and care, will be used to determine the amount of damages for medical care.

To determine the loss of past and future income, an attorney will look at the loss of earnings since the brain injury. The attorney will then consider the extent of injuries and whether the victim will be able to work again in the future and at what capacity. Because brain injuries can lead to memory loss and personality changes, a victim may be unable to return to the same profession after the injury. This means that if the victim was making $60,000 before the accident but afterwards can find a job that pays only $15,000, the loss of earning per year is $45,000. The attorney will use these figures to determine the loss of income earning capabilities over the victim’s lifetime.

Life care costs include the costs of future rehabilitation as well as care in the home. If a friend or family member cares for the victim, the cost of the time invested may be eligible for damages.

An expert may be brought in to determine the loss of quality of life that a brain injury victim experiences. The expert may explain to the jury the victim’s quality of life before the accident and how that quality has been affected by the brain injury.

Damages for pain and suffering are subjective and are dependent on the values of the jury. Many attorneys choose to focus on the damages for loss of earning capabilities and quality of life in order to direct the jury to determine the amount of pain and suffering damages.

To speak with an Atlanta brain injury attorney, contact the Law Office HTW&W today. Our attorneys can answer any questions you may have regarding your personal injury case.