Charlotte, North Carolina Brain Injury Lawyers
According to research and statistics maintained by the Center for Disease Control, the average cost of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivor over his or her lifetime is between $600,000 and $1.87 million. Other estimates place the cost at $3 million for a severe injury, $941,000 for a moderate injury and $85,000 for a mild injury. While these estimates vary, it is clear that brain injury victims and their families face substantial costs from medical expenses, lost wages and lost quality of life.
At the Law Offices of Paul M. Goodson, we work with medical economists, physical therapists and life care planners to determine the financial impact of a brain injury on our client. Consulting neurologists and other medical experts, we determine the nature and scope of brain injuries, documenting the effects on memory, mobility and the ability to work and perform every day tasks.
Brain Injuries among Disabled Veterans
For both veterans and current military personnel, the risk of suffering a disabling brain injury is especially high. The Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center estimates that a TBI was suffered by as many as 20 percent of veterans who survived a combat injury in past U.S. conflict. Perhaps due to the rise in blast injuries, preliminary figures suggest that the ratio may be much higher in veterans returning from current conflicts.
If you are facing an uncertain future due to a serious brain injury - or if you are a veteran struggling with a TBI - contact attorney Paul M. Goodson today to schedule a free consultation and discuss your case.
Common Causes of Brain Injury
The Law Offices of Paul M. Goodson represents clients in brain injury cases involving:
- Combat or other military service
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Boating accidents
- Diving or swimming pool accidents
- Construction accidents
The Financial Impact of a Brain Injury - Dealing with Insurance Companies
Insurance companies are in business to make money. Most have "cost-reduction" programs that encourage claims agents and mangers to minimize the amount paid in claims each year. In brain injury cases, an insurance company may consult a medical expert to testify that the effects of your brain injury are less severe than claimed.
An insurer may request access to your medical records, hoping to find information they can use to argue that a pre-existing condition or earlier injury is partially to blame for your current symptoms. Especially if you suffer from amnesia/memory loss, chronic pain, vertigo or blurred vision, medical experts testifying on behalf of an insurer may assert that there is no way to determine for sure whether your symptoms are the result of your recent injury or an older one.
We have the Resources to Establish Your Case
Having worked as a defense attorney for the insurance industry, Mr. Goodson is intimately familiar with the tactics used by insurance companies to cloud issues and avoid paying fair compensation to injury victims. Our office regularly works with recognized medical experts to establish the causal relationship between your injuries and accident.
If you or a family member has suffered serious brain injuries or been placed in a coma due to a serious accident, contact brain injury lawyer Paul M. Goodson today and schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.
