How Long Does It Take To Resolve A TBI Lawsuit?

If you or a loved one recently sustained a TBI or traumatic brain injury, you know that these injuries can alter every aspect of your life. You might also feel as if you are floating alone in the ocean with no one who understands the trauma you suffered and the impact it has on your life and those who love you. But please know that you are not alone in your battle for justice and the compensation needed to allow you to overcome the hardships and issues created by this devastating injury incident. Sadly, over 5,000,000 Americans are living with the results of a traumatic brain injury. In addition, another 2.8 people in the United States will become victims of TBIs in this year alone.

It can clearly be viewed as a crisis that needs the attention of the medical and legal communities as we work to get help and justice for the victims of these injury incidents and to hopefully find ways to prevent these forms of trauma or reduce the occurrences in the future. At Normandie Law Firm, our staff understands the urgency in your voice when you call and inquire about how long it takes to resolve a TBI lawsuit and why that is so important for you to explore. You face medical expenses, the care of other loved ones, and possibly the loss of the sole income for your home and family. All of these challenges add to the already almost unbearable stress of the outcome of a TBI.

Please know that you can reach out to the office staff at Normandie Law Firm 24/7 to gather more information about filing a traumatic brain injury lawsuit or getting information related to an existing case that might be troubling you. Our staff is eager to offer basic information regarding the legal system, how to pursue justice, and the previous results of cases our firm has handled that could be similar to yours. But please also know that we will never try to earn your business by making unrealistic promises or setting expectations beyond what is the possible reality for your loved ones and the outcome of your TBI lawsuit.

Finally, the office team will help you schedule your free consultation to gather more case-specific information from a Normandie Law Firm TBI lawyer. After sharing the facts of the incident with your TBI lawyer, they will explain the legal merit of the claim if you are presenting a new incident that is not part of an ongoing lawsuit. In addition, if you have concerns about the progress of an existing case, they will provide their professional evaluation of the progress and handling of the matter to this point. With these facts, you will be prepared to decide to file a new lawsuit if you have not yet taken legal action, continue working with your current representation, or sever the relationship with your current legal team and secure a new firm to complete the case. But please know that when a new case could be an option for you, there is a time limit to file your claim to seek any compensation owed to you for the losses and expenses due to a TBI caused by someone’s negligence.

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What Is A Traumatic Brain Injury?
When you think about physical damage to the brain, you assume that any harm is going to be traumatic and catastrophic. The brain controls all the functions of your body and has a significant impact on emotions. While this is all true, a TBI is a specific type of harm caused to the brain due to sudden impact, a jolt, or a sudden stop that causes the brain to hit the inside of the skull. These actions of the body can be caused by a vehicle accident, a punch to the head, falling, or other activities that could result in violent action or motion.

When thinking about TBI incidents that can be prevented, a disturbing trend can be discovered. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders has found that elderly patients in hospitals and care facilities are falling at an alarming rate. These facilities are experiencing 1.5 falls per bed per year, resulting in injuries to the patient in their care. Sadly, these older adults often sustain head injuries, traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, and other harm that leave them bedridden or reliant on the care of others for the remainder of their lives.

How Can You Identify The Results Of A TBI?
There is a specific set of criteria that will always be met when a victim has sustained a TBI. Each victim of a traumatic brain injury will face a unique combination of issues and challenges that can vary and change with time. Some will suffer an immediate and profound impact, while others could slowly worsen or improve as time passes. The most common outcomes for TBI victims can include a combination of these and other issues:

• Headaches
• Blurred vision
• Amnesia
• Mental confusion and fog
• The inability to create new memories
• Blackouts
• Dizziness
• Still muscles
• The inability to speak or process verbal communication
• Trouble concentrating, thinking, or focusing
• The inability to recognize familiar objects
• Unusual bouts of crying or other out of place or inappropriate emotional outbursts
• The reputation of certain words or actions
• Mood swings
• Anger and anxiety
• Balance issues
• Ringing in the ears
• Loss of sense of smell
• Sensitivity to sound and light

If you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury, please know that the staff at Normandie Law Firm is ready to assist you in handling the complexities of this legal matter to ensure the responsible party is held accountable and you receive the compensation that you deserve for the harm you are enduring.

What Is The Potential Value Of My TBI Lawsuit?
As much as you would like to have a simple amount provided to you when seeking information about the possible value of a lawsuit, please understand that this amount will vary from case to case. However, the legal system will carefully evaluate the losses and expenses incurred by the TBI victim and use those items to calculate the amount of compensation awarded to them. This ensures the victim gets all that they need to cover the costs created by the harm they suffered. Working with your Normandie Law Firm TBI attorney, you will compile the documentation to verify your allowable expenses for this process, which often includes:

• All current and projected future medical expenses related to the care and rehabilitation of the traumatic brain injuries
• Your lost income if the TBI prevented you from working at your regular job until you were fully recovered
• The cost of all legal services to prepare, file, and litigate your TBI lawsuit
• The replacement cost of any personal property that was damaged or destroyed in the injury incident

Because TBI victims typically face severe harm and a lengthy recovery process, the legal system permits them to seek added compensation for the pain and suffering caused by the TBI. As this is not a documented expense like your medical bills or legal fees, the amount sought for your pain and suffering must be selected by you and your legal team. They will reference recently resolved TBI cases like yours to ensure you are seeking a fair and reasonable amount for the harm and struggles you face because of the TBI.

What Is The Time Limit To File A TBI Lawsuit?

Victims of personal injuries, such as a TBI, are given two years from the date of the injury incident to file a claim with the court. This time limit is strictly enforced, and once it expires, the victim will no longer be permitted to seek compensation via a personal injury lawsuit. It is also critical to understand that there are very few exceptions that would provide added time to seek compensation for your TBI once the original time limit has passed. Please contact Normandie Law Firm today to discuss the time remaining for you to pursue legal action if this is the best course of action to meet your immediate and long-term needs.

Free Peace Of Mind From A Normandie Law Firm Second Opinion Consultation
If you feel that another law firm might be less than focused on resolving your TBI lawsuit or is not handling the case correctly, please get in touch with our office to request a free second opinion. Our legal team will review the case with you and provide expert insight and input into the progress being made on the case and any issues they might have discovered. In addition, they will help you understand how to remove a law firm from the case and hire a new lawyer if you feel your current representation is not meeting your needs.

No Added Stress From Upfront Legal Fees
When you hire Normandie Law Firm to handle your TBI lawsuit, you never need to worry about how to cover upfront fees and expenses. Our team will take on any case with legal merit and never require payment until the matter is resolved. At that time, you will have the compensation that includes funds to cover your legal costs and other expenses. Finally, if your Normandie Law Firm TBI lawyer fails to win your case and deliver the compensation you need and deserve, you owe the firm nothing for its time and investment in preparing your case.

Please contact the staff at Normandie Law Firm today to discuss the process of filing a TBI lawsuit and how our team will work diligently to resolve the matter as quickly as possible to help you overcome the hardships created when you suffered a TBI because of someone else’s actions or poor choices.

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