Brain Injury Lawsuit Timeline: What to Expect

Brain injury lawsuits typically take 1-3 years, depending on case complexity and whether settlement is reached. Understanding the timeline helps you prepare for the process ahead.

• ✓Immediate medical attention is crucial for proper diagnosis
• ✓Symptoms may develop over time - monitor closely
• ✓Documentation of all symptoms supports your legal case
• ✓Early legal consultation protects your rights

Proper medical documentation is essential for both your treatment and legal case. This includes initial emergency room records, follow-up visits, specialist consultations, imaging studies, and neuropsychological evaluations.

• ✓CT scans and MRIs to document physical brain damage
• ✓Neuropsychological testing to measure cognitive impacts
• ✓Medical expert opinions on prognosis and future needs
• ✓Records of all treatments and medications

Brain injury victims may be entitled to comprehensive compensation covering both immediate and long-term needs. Our attorneys fight to maximize recovery for all damages.

• ✓Medical expenses - past, present, and future
• ✓Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
• ✓Pain and suffering damages
• ✓Cognitive rehabilitation and therapy costs
• ✓In-home care and assistance
• ✓Loss of enjoyment of life

Brain injury cases require specialized legal knowledge. Insurance companies often minimize these claims because symptoms can be invisible and hard to prove without proper expertise.

• ✓Understanding of complex medical evidence
• ✓Access to neurological and medical experts
• ✓Experience negotiating with insurance companies
• ✓Knowledge of true case values
• ✓No fee unless we win your case