A brain injury can happen in a second, whether you were driving down North Cameron or spending the day at Dinosaur Land, Old Winchester, or James Charles Vineyards. Our Winchester personal injury lawyers want to help you, regardless of where your injury occurred.
We offer FREE claim reviews for injured parties in and around Winchester. Call the Parrish Law Firm, PLLC to get started today.
You Have a Limited Time to File a Brain Injury Lawsuit in Winchester, VA
Per Va. Code § 8.01-243, you only have two years to take action after an accident that causes a traumatic brain injury (TBI). If you fail to file your personal injury lawsuit before this deadline, you risk recovering nothing. The court will likely reject your lawsuit, which could leave you with few options for recovering the compensation you need.
You should also act quickly for several other reasons:
- Evidence can disappear or be destroyed.
- Gathering evidence and building a strong case can take months or longer.
- Negotiating for the compensation you need takes time.
Compensation Our Team Can Help You Recover in a Brain Injury Case
The treatment for a brain injury can cost anywhere between $85,000 and $3 million, according to an article posted by Northwestern. Depending on the severity of your injuries, you could require:
- Emergency care
- Surgery
- Prescription medications
- Physical therapy
- Ongoing care
These treatment costs are compensable.
In addition to your medical bills, our brain injury attorneys in Winchester can help you recover compensation for some or all of the following:
Lost Wages
- Lost earning capacity
- Miscellaneous expenses related to your brain injury, such as traveling out of town to receive medical care
- Non-economic damages, including “pain and suffering” and inconvenience, the development of depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and lost quality of life
We can also fight for the compensation you need if you lost a loved one due to a fatal TBI. While no amount of money will bring back your loved one, a wrongful death claim can help cover some of your losses. We may be able to recover compensation for:
- Lost income
- Medical bills for any treatment your loved one required prior to their passing
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Mental anguish and sorrow
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What the Parrish Law Firm Can Do for You and Your Brain Injury Case
Recovery from a brain injury requires all your energy. When you work with us, we handle every aspect of your case so you can focus on your medical care and your family. Our team will:
- Handle all evidence gathering. This can be emotionally and physically taxing. We will gather all reports, photos, eyewitness testimony, expert witness testimony, and medical records.
- Manage communication with insurers and their legal teams. Dealing with insurers can be very scary and taxing. With our team, you don’t need to worry about that. Our founder, Jim Parrish, represented insurance companies before opening his personal injury law firm. He knows the tactics they use and will protect you against any abuse or tricks.
- Build a robust case. You can’t get the compensation you deserve without a strong case. Our Winchester brain injury lawyers pull out all the stops to get you the compensation you need to get necessary care and begin to move forward.
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What to Do After a Brain Injury
What you do directly after an injury can affect the strength of your case.
- The first thing you need to do is get medical attention. We recommend having paramedics examine you at the scene of your accident. If you did not receive care at the scene, keep an eye out for symptoms of a brain injury. These may include confusion, dizziness, a persistent or worsening headache, fatigue, slurred speech, and sensitivity to light or sound. Symptoms may appear hours, days, or even weeks after.
- Report the accident. If you suffered a head injury in a slip and fall, report it to the property manager or owner. If you suffered a TBI in a motor vehicle accident, get a police report. Without this report, the other party may claim the accident never occurred.
- You must also continue your medical care. If you ignore your doctor’s orders or skip appointments, the insurance company can claim you are worsening your injuries. This could jeopardize your right to compensation. Watch what you say to the insurer.
- Remember that anything you say can be used against you. We recommend that you give the insurance adjuster the basics of the accident (e.g., what happened, who was involved, when and where it happened) and then direct any other questions to our firm. The insurance company will know it can’t take advantage of you when you have the Parrish Law Firm, PLLC on your side.
- Don’t accept a settlement offer without running it by us. Most injured people aren’t aware of all their compensable damages. This means they often leave thousands or more on the table. That won’t happen when you work with us. We will review any offers to ensure they are fair. If not, we’ll negotiate to get what you deserve and/or file a personal injury lawsuit.
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Start Your Brain Injury Recovery Today With a FREE Claim Review
You deserve help with no upfront fees. That includes your claim review. Our team will learn more about you and your case and, if we determine we can help with your case, we will create a customized case plan. This has your next steps for your case.
Once you enlist our help, our Winchester brain injury attorneys take over everything. We will handle every part of your case so you can receive treatment or care for an injured loved one.
Trust your case to the Parrish Law Firm, PLLC and call us today.
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