A traumatic brain injury (TBI) typically occurs when a victim experiences a blow to the head, although there can be other causes. Such an injury can significantly impact one’s quality of life and finances. A severe TBI could cause cognitive problems, mood disorders, and other issues that a victim may struggle with for years.
If you recently sustained a TBI in Ocala, Florida, because someone else was negligent, reach out to an Ocala traumatic brain injury attorney for more information about filing a claim or lawsuit. You may have grounds to recover compensation from a liable party.
Our Ocala personal injury lawyers at Bogin, Munns & Munns will review your case and explain your potential next steps. Since 1979, we have fought to get our clients the full amount of compensation that’s recoverable. Contact us today to get started with a free consultation.
Our Ocala Traumatic Brain Injury Attorneys Will Fight for Your Damages
Because a TBI is often a serious injury, a settlement could be relatively substantial. Our team fights for your economic and non-economic damages.
Your economic damages are the financial losses you sustained as a result of your injuries. These may include:
- Medical expenses from HCA Florida Ocala Hospital or similar
- Lost wages while you recovered from your injury
- Reduced earning capacity if your injuries prevent you from returning to work
A TBI can cause limitations and symptoms that may require lifelong care. We’ll fight for both past and future financial losses when pursuing the economic damages available in your case.
Non–economic damages may also be available. Common non–economic damages in a TBI case include:
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Emotional distress
Though the above are subjective in nature, you deserve compensation for such consequences of a TBI someone else caused.
We at Bogin, Munns & Munns will document your losses to show why you deserve certain damages. Learn more about the damages that may apply in your case by contacting us for a free case consultation.
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Our Law Firm Starts by Establishing Liability in Your Brain Injury Case
Seeking compensation when you’ve sustained a traumatic brain injury involves:
- Determining who is responsible for compensating you
- Gathering evidence of their liability
- Gathering documentation of your compensable losses
- Submitting an insurance claim, personal injury lawsuit, or both
There are many potentially liable parties when a victim sustains a TBI. That’s because there are numerous ways a TBI can happen. Consider the following examples.
- You’re injured in a motor vehicle wreck on Silver Springs Blvd. The liable party in this case would be the negligent motorist who caused the accident.
- You sustain a concussion after a slip-and-fall at a business along College Rd. The property and/or business owner may be liable if your accident resulted from a hazard they should have addressed.
- You sustained a TBI in a truck accident on I-75. Although the trucker could be the liable party, in these circumstances, it may be more likely the trucking company is liable.
We can establish liability by:
- Reviewing your statements and narrative of the incident
- Reviewing official narratives and documents, like a police report
- Reviewing photos, video footage, and any other such evidence that may exist
- Getting witness statements
- When necessary, bringing in outside experts to provide testimony
Our investigators will gather as much evidence of liability as possible. The goal is to submit enough evidence to demonstrate why you deserve to receive compensation.
Why Work With Our Ocala Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyers?
You don’t have to pay anything to speak with a team member and learn more about your legal options. You also don’t need to pay upfront fees upon hiring our firm.
We use the contingency fee model when entering into contracts with our traumatic brain injury clients. Such clients often face financial difficulties in the form of medical bills, lost wages, and more. Instead of adding to their financial burdens, we only charge for our services if we win a client’s case.
Our fee is a percentage of the compensation we recover for the client. This arrangement ensures we won’t waste our time or a potential client’s time taking on a case unless we have legitimate reasons to believe it’s winnable. It also incentivizes us to fight for appropriate compensation rather than accepting unreasonably low settlement offers.
Other benefits of working with us include:
- Our firm has been recognized by local publications, industry groups, and individual clients, consistently earning accolades and positive reviews.
- We’ve served central Florida for over 40 years, and we have over 40 attorneys on staff. We’re prepared to serve your needs reliably.
- Communication is one of our top priorities. Our goal is to ensure you feel confident in the team handling your case.
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The Importance of Fast Action to Avoid Missing Deadlines
We understand that you have many tasks on your plate in the aftermath of an accident resulting in a serious brain injury. However, it’s important not to wait too long to reach out and discuss legal action. Reasons why include:
- Evidence can become less compelling over time. Consider eyewitness testimony. The longer you wait to file a claim or lawsuit, the easier it can be for the opposing party to argue that a witness’s memory of the incident is inaccurate.
- There is a deadline for submitting a personal injury lawsuit in Ocala. You must submit your lawsuit to the Marion County courthouse within two years of the date you sustained your TBI. You can’t sue the liable party if you miss the deadline.
- Traumatic brain injury cases are often complex. Fighting for the compensation you deserve could be a relatively lengthy endeavor when compared to other types of personal injury cases. The sooner we get started on your case, the sooner you may receive the compensation you need.
Keep in mind that your responsibilities actually diminish significantly once you hire our team. Upon hiring us, we’ll take over your case, giving you the freedom to focus on other priorities, like receiving proper medical treatment.
Get in Touch With Our Ocala Traumatic Brain Injury Attorneys Today
Adjusting to life after sustaining a brain injury someone else caused can seem challenging. The experience becomes less stressful when you enlist proper help. With lawyers on your side, you can start feeling confident about recovering the compensation that will help you get your life back on track.
At Bogin, Munns & Munns, we can fight for the compensation that’s available when you’ve been harmed due to another’s actions or carelessness. Learn more about how our Ocala traumatic brain injury lawyers can help by contacting us for a free consultation.
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