Personal Injury FAQs

You should never provide a statement to an insurance company without consulting with your attorney first. An insurance adjuster is searching for ways to reduce the amount of money owed to you, and the smallest omission of fault could harm your claim.

Whether or not you have to go to trial will depend upon many factors during your case. Most personal injury claims are resolved out of court; however, court is necessary when the plaintiff and the defense cannot reach a settlement that all parties agree on.

Pain and suffering is a type of damage in a personal injury case and can refer to both physical pain, and mental suffering and anguish. The former, physical pain and suffering, is common when a plaintiff has suffered physical injuries and has experienced severe discomfort as a result. Pain and suffering for mental anguish are also common when the plaintiff has experienced shock, psychological injury, depression, fear, or loss of enjoyment as a result of their injuries. 

The amount of damages that you may recover is dependent on the extent of your losses. For example, if you suffered $100,000 in medical bills and $400,000 in lost wages and future lost wages, you can recover $500,000 in economic damages. Damages for pain and suffering are calculated in different ways; a multiplier may be assigned to your case – such as 1.5 – and then this is used to determine damages by multiplying your economic damages by the multiplier.

Usually, personal injury cases are only pursued if the claim is worth a substantial amount of money. There is no cap on the maximum amount of damages that can be recovered; you have the right to seek damages for the full extent of your losses. An experienced injury attorney can help you understand how to calculate the damages in your case and seek a fair settlement from the insurance company or negligent party responsible for your injuries.

Each settlement award varies depending upon the extent of losses the plaintiff has suffered. Remember, you are able to seek compensation for all damages you have suffered, including medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and future losses. How much your noneconomic damages are worth will depend upon your level of suffering, your age, what the prognosis is for your injuries, permanent disability, and more.

A brain injury can be traumatic or acquired. Brain injuries fall into a number of categories, including concussions (one of the most common), contusions, coup-contrecoup, diffuse axonal, penetration, anoxia, and hypoxia. All brain injuries have the potential to be serious and life-changing.

Traumatic events that may cause a brain injury can include a blow to the head, a fall, or sudden, violent motion, like that experienced in a car crash. Brain injuries may also result from an acquired condition, such as the deprivation of oxygen in a near-drowning accident.

Yes – the severity of brain injury varies depending upon factors such as the type of accident, the level of force involved, and the health of the victim. Some brain injuries will likely heal completely with time, whereas others can cause permanent disability.

Yes. A brain injury can change your life physically and emotionally, and certainly results in damages. If another party was responsible for the brain injury through an act of negligence, you may certainly seek compensation for your losses.