It is impossible to calculate the average brain injury settlement in Virginia because settlement amounts in injury claims are generally not publicly available. However, even if we could tell you the average settlement amount, it would likely not be helpful in determining your case’s value.
The value of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) claim depends on the victim’s unique losses and expenses. Your settlement amount will be based on the value of your medical bills, lost wages, “pain and suffering” and inconvenience, and other damages. A Virginia brain injury lawyer can help you determine what fair compensation looks like in your unique situation.
What Factors Affect How Much a Virginia Brain Injury Settlement Is Worth?
The answer to the question “What is my personal injury claim worth?” is far from simple. Several factors will affect the value of your TBI claim, including:
- Severity of injuries– TBIs can range from mild to moderate to severe. In general, the higher your medical bills are and the more care you require to treat your TBI now and in the future, the higher your settlement will be.
- Time missed at work– The amount of financial compensation you receive will vary depending on how much time you miss at work, whether you can return to your previous job, and whether you can work at all.
- Your age and salary– These factors affect the value of your lost future wages and lost earning capacity. For example, a 30-year-old doctor who earns a six-figure salary will likely qualify for more compensation than a blue-collar worker who is nearing retirement age, especially if their brain injuries prevent them from returning to their jobs.
- The strength of evidence in your case– If it’s fairly obvious who is at fault for your injuries and the liable party does not dispute fault, this may result in a higher settlement.
- “Pain and suffering” and inconvenience– Non-economic damages are often a large part of a settlement. The amount of physical, mental, emotional, and psychological harm you and your family have experienced because of your injury will greatly affect your payout.
- Insurance policy limits– Because compensation in personal injury claims generally comes from insurance providers, the at-fault party’s insurance coverage limits may affect the amount you can recover.
- Whether your case goes to court– If a jury becomes responsible for determining your case’s value, many factors can affect the final amount you receive.
This list is not exhaustive. Your Virginia brain injury attorney can explain what factors will affect your claim and the amount of compensation you receive.
Negligence-Based Accidents That Commonly Cause Brain Injuries
According to the Mayo Clinic, a traumatic brain injury can be caused anytime someone experiences a jolt, blow, or penetration to the head. You may qualify for compensation if your brain injury occurred in an accident that wasn’t your fault. Common examples include:
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Scooter accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Bus accidents
- Slip-and-fall accidents
- Construction accidents
- Defective product accidents
- Dog bites or other animal attacks
Your Virginia TBI attorney will investigate your accident, determine who is liable for paying your damages, and pursue their insurance company for a fair settlement.
The High Costs of Living With a Brain Injury in Virginia
While many types of personal injury claims have the potential for a high payout, severe traumatic brain injuries often result in significant settlement amounts because of the extensive ongoing medical care required to treat these injuries.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the countrywide cost of treating non-fatal TBIs each year is approximately $40.6 billion. The average cost per person is approximately $4,530 per year. For those who require inpatient care, that figure rises to over $51,000 annually.
If you suffered a severe TBI in an accident that wasn’t your fault, you could recover compensation for these extensive medical costs and other losses. A Virginia personal injury lawyer can explain your legal options.
What Damages Can You Recover After Suffering a TBI in Virginia?
If you suffered a TBI in an accident caused by another party’s negligence, your Virginia traumatic brain injury lawyer will fight for a settlement on your behalf that fairly compensates you for everything you have endured because of the accident.
You may qualify to recover the following economic and non-economic damages:
- Current and future medical expenses
- Current and future lost wages
- Diminished earning capacity
- Necessary home and vehicle modifications
- Household services, such as cleaning, yard maintenance, and childcare
- Transportation to medical appointments
- “Pain and suffering” and inconvenience
- Mental and emotional anguish
- Permanent disability
- Reduced quality of life
- Wrongful death damages (if you lost a loved one to a TBI)
How Can the Parrish Law Firm, PLLC, Help You Recover a Fair Settlement After a Brain Injury in Virginia?
At the Parrish Law Firm, PLLC, we feel we are uniquely qualified to guide your brain injury claim and negotiate for the best possible settlement with the negligent party’s insurance company.
Jim Parrish, our law firm’s founder, began his career on the other side of the aisle, working for insurance providers and defending them against personal injury claimants. This experience has given him extensive knowledge of how insurance companies work and allows him to protect our current clients against bad faith practices, such as using artificial intelligence programs to mass-reject claims.
We have offices in Fairfax and Manassas. We are proud to help our neighbors through difficult trials, and we take our dedication to the great people of Virginia very seriously. Our legal team has recovered over $60 million for injury victims since 2004, and we want to add you to our long list of satisfied clients.
Contact the Parrish Law Firm, PLLC, Today for a FREE TBI Claim Review
At the Parrish Law Firm, PLLC, we offer a FREE claim review so you can learn more about the potential value of your brain injury settlement and how our Virginia TBI lawyers can help you seek maximum compensation for your medical bills, physical pain, emotional distress, and other losses. Contact us today to get started.
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