Millions of people suffer from some form of brain injury in the United States every year. For some people, a mild concussion will be the extent of damage. For too many others, the results will be catastrophic personal injury with a lifetime of consequences.
When your brain injury is the result of someone else’s negligence, you have a right to seek full compensation for your damages. Full compensation should include all related medical expenses, current and future lost wages, physical suffering, and emotional stress. The injury attorneys at The Cochran Firm DC are prepared to take your case, and help you receive the maximum compensation you are due for your brain injury in Washington, D.C., Maryland or Virginia.
Whether you’ve sustained a concussion, a traumatic brain injury (TBI), or permanent neurological damage, our legal team has the experience, resources, and medical partnerships necessary to pursue your brain injury claim.
Our brain injury lawyers at at The Cochran Firm represent clients suffering from a wide range of head trauma caused by negligence, accidents, or malpractice. We understand how even a "mild" brain injury can significantly disrupt your life, and we know how to fight for the full financial recovery you’re owed.
Most brain injuries require the assistance of several medical professionals including neuropsychologists, neurologists, and neurosurgeons. The expenses related to the necessary treatments, in addition to the drastic impact to your quality of life can be absolutely devastating.
Some brain injuries may be a result of your own behavior. More often, brain injuries are the result of the careless or negligent behavior of others. This can include things such as:
During the winter, especially, brain injury can be caused by carbon monoxide poisoning. For example, defective flues in water heaters or gas furnaces can leak carbon monoxide. These particular appliances, when defective or improperly installed, are responsible for many poisonings every year. Many patients are released from the hospital only to find that they have serious neurological damage and will require advanced medical intervention to ever regain full function.
Despite treatment, many people will never regain full function after a brain injury. Even with medical and psychological treatment, you may be faced with a life-long struggle, inability to work, and severe decline in your quality of life. We believe this is unacceptable. As your attorneys, we cannot undo the damages done, but we can seek to provide you with the compensation needed to recover as best you can and to lead the highest quality life possible following your injury.
Some cases resolve in a few months, while others may take over a year. The time it takes to receive compensation from a brain injury claim in Washington, DC depends on the complexity of your case, the severity of the injury, and whether a settlement can be reached.
Working with an experienced brain injury lawyer in DC can speed up the process. Your attorney will gather medical records, assess long-term care needs, and negotiate with insurance companies on your behalf.
The average settlement for a brain injury case in Washington, DC varies widely depending on the severity of the injury, long-term medical needs, and circumstances of the incident. While some cases settle for tens of thousands of dollars, others may result in six- or seven-figure awards when the injury causes permanent disability or requires lifelong care. Factors that influence brain injury settlements include:
Our brain injury lawyers in DC will assess your specific damages and medical prognosis to pursue the maximum compensation available under the law.
You may be able to seek compensation from the party responsible for your injuries. We have the resources and experience to see that negligent parties are held responsible. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident that resulted in a brain injury, please contact the brain injury attorneys at The Cochran Firm DC to schedule a free consultation. We are proud to represent personal injury sufferers in and around Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia.
