Homestead FL Brain Injury Lawyers
A brain injury can be one of the most devastating injuries you can sustain because it often leads to serious physical, emotional, and financial challenges. A serious brain injury can change your personality, rob you of your ability to work, and forever change your relationships.
If you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury due to an accident or negligence, contact the Homestead FL brain injury lawyers at Flaxman Law Group for a free consultation. Our family-focused business includes a father-son attorney team dedicated to helping victims and their families navigate the legal process, secure compensation for medical care, rehabilitation, and other damages, and hold responsible parties accountable.
Understanding Brain Injuries
Brain injuries can be caused by accidents, falls, medical malpractice, and even acts of violence. Many serious cases involve traumatic brain injuries from car accidents or traumatic brain injuries from motorcycle accidents, where the force of impact causes the brain to move violently within the skull. Common types of brain injuries include:
- Concussions. These are “mild” traumatic brain injuries that can cause temporary confusion, headaches, and dizziness. These injuries are often overlooked and may be missed entirely, but it’s important not to take these so-called “mild” injuries lightly. They can still be temporarily debilitating, and repeated concussions can lead to long-term cognitive issues.
- Contusions. These are bruises on the brain that can occur when the brain strikes the skull, usually due to blunt force trauma or violent shaking. Contusions can cause swelling, bleeding, and potentially permanent damage.
- Penetrating injuries and skull fractures. In these injuries, the skull itself is compromised. In a skull fracture, a trauma can cause the skull to crack. In a penetrating injury an object such as a bullet or steel rod can become embedded in the skull. Both of these are medical emergencies because brain tissue is directly damaged.
- Cerebral hypoxia. These are brain injuries caused by lack of oxygen. When the brain does not get enough oxygen, cells that make up the brain start to die. This can cause long-term cognitive impairment and even fatalities. This type of injury can be caused by a birth trauma, a near-drowning, a stroke, choking, and smoke inhalation, among other causes.
- Diffuse Axonal Injury (DAI). This is a severe brain injury often caused by high-impact trauma that leads to the stretching and tearing of brain cells. DAI can result in permanent neurological impairments.
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). This is an umbrella term for any injury to the brain caused by an external force, which can range from mild to severe and result in a wide array of cognitive, physical, and emotional symptoms. In some cases, TBIs can be fatal.
The effects of a brain injury can vary greatly, and it’s important to seek medical attention immediately after any head trauma, even if symptoms appear mild. You cannot diagnose a brain injury or evaluate the severity of your injury yourself, and prompt medical treatment could save your life.
Common Personal Injury Cases We Handle
At Flaxman Law Group, our Homestead FL brain injury lawyers represent clients who have suffered brain injuries in a variety of circumstances, including:
- Car accidents.
- Slip and fall accidents.
- Workplace accidents.
- Medical malpractice, including birth injuries and anesthesia injuries that can lead to brain injuries.
- Sports injuries, including sports incidents that lead to brain conditions like Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE).
- Premises liability cases, especially those involving pools and near-drowning accidents that can lead to brain injury.
Our team is dedicated to helping victims of brain injuries recover the compensation they deserve, regardless of how the injury occurred.
Benefits of Hiring a Brain Injury Lawyer & How We Help
Brain injury cases often involve complex medical evidence and legal issues. A lawyer with experience in brain injury claims can help you understand your case, offer guidance on the best course of action, and protect your rights.
To build a strong case, it’s also essential to have expert testimony from medical professionals who can explain the extent of the brain injury and its long-term effects. The team at Flaxman Law Group works with trusted medical experts to strengthen your claim.
One of the most important reasons to work with Homestead FL brain injury lawyers is to maximize your compensation. A skilled brain injury lawyer knows how to calculate the full extent of damages, including medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and long-term care needs. Your lawyer will also know how to aggressively seek fair compensation and will help you avoid lowball settlement offers.
At Flaxman Law Group, for example, our principal spent ten years at the start of his career working in the insurance industry. Having worked on both sides of the aisle, he knows how insurers work to minimize your claim—and how to effectively fight back so you get fair financial recovery.
The Brain Injury Claim Process
Pursuing a brain injury claim starts with you scheduling a consultation with a brain injury lawyer. For example, you can always schedule a free, no obligation consultation with Flaxman Law Group to find out your options and to determine what we can do for you.
Should you decide to move forward, our team will investigate the circumstances of the injury, gather evidence, and identify responsible parties. After gathering all relevant information, we will begin negotiations with the insurance company or responsible parties. Our goal is to reach a fair settlement that covers your medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and future care needs.
The majority of personal injury claims in Florida are settled before reaching the courtroom, often because both parties prefer to avoid the time and expense associated with a trial.
If a fair settlement cannot be reached, however, we are prepared to take your case to court. We will represent your interests at trial, seeking the compensation you deserve.
If we reach a settlement or win a verdict in court, the final step is the disbursement of compensation. This will cover both your immediate and long-term needs related to the injury.
Proving Negligence and Liability
To successfully pursue a brain injury claim, it’s essential to prove that the injury was caused by someone else’s negligence. Our team at Flaxman Law Group works with a network of accident reconstruction experts, medical professionals, investigators, and other experts to build a strong case.
Evaluating a Brain Injury Settlement Offer
When an insurance company or other party offers a settlement in a brain injury case, it’s important to evaluate whether the offer fully compensates you for the long-term costs of the injury. You and your lawyer will evaluate:
- Medical costs. Our team will review whether the settlement covers both current medical expenses (such as surgeries, hospital stays, and therapy) and future care needs (such as ongoing rehabilitation or home healthcare).
- Lost wages. If your brain injury has caused you to miss work, we evaluate whether the offer includes compensation for lost wages and future lost earnings capacity if you are unable to return to work or can return to a different kind of role.
- Pain and suffering. We assess whether the offer fairly accounts for the physical pain and emotional toll on you and your family.
- Quality of life impact. We consider whether the settlement appropriately reflects the impact on your overall quality of life and long-term well-being.
- The costs of your injuries. You may be facing additional costs because of your injury. For example, if you need lifelong assistance, such as home healthcare or adaptive services, your settlement should account for these future expenses.
If the initial offer is insufficient, we will work with the responsible parties to negotiate a better settlement that meets your needs. If the offer is reasonable, we will help you understand the implications of accepting it. Our team is here to guide you through the evaluation process and ensure you make the best decision for your future.
What counts as a good settlement can vary widely from one TBI case to another. The appropriateness of the settlement will depend on how much your injury is likely to cost and how much it will impact your life. Settlements can range from tens of thousands to millions of dollars, depending on the specifics of the case.
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Creating a Demand Letter
A demand letter is a formal document sent to the responsible party (or their insurance company) outlining your brain injury claim. It includes a detailed description of the brain injury, an outline of how the responsible party’s actions (or negligence) led to the injury, and a breakdown of the damages you’re seeking. A well-crafted demand letter starts negotiations on the right foot. It ensures you meet the legal requirements and gives defendants a chance to respond. It also shows that you have a strong case, which may encourage liable parties and their insurers to negotiate.
At Flaxman Law Group, our team has worked with countless clients and we have decades of experience crafting persuasive demand letters.
Why Choose Our Law Firm
There are many Homestead FL brain injury lawyers in Florida, but there are several factors that make Flaxman Law Group stand out:
- Experience. Our team specializes in brain injury cases, with over five decades of experience in both negotiating settlements and litigating in court. Our principal spent ten years in the insurance industry and understands claims from both sides of the aisle, which is experience he can put to work on your case.
- Compassion. As a family-based law firm with a father-son attorney team, Flaxman Law Group is deeply aware of the impact of brain injuries on a whole family. We treat you and your family like family—to us, this means we aggressively pursue compensation for you, the way you’d defend your family, but we also go out of our way to treat you with kindness and care.
- Attentiveness. As a boutique law firm, we have the ability to take time to get to know you, understand your needs, and tailor our legal strategy accordingly. Your case isn’t just another number to us, and we make sure you’re always treated like a top priority. You’ll even have your personal injury lawyer’s cell phone number, so reaching out is simple.
- Our track record. We have recovered nearly one billion dollars on behalf of clients, including multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements for clients who have been catastrophically injured.
We go out of our way to make sure you are supported during the claims process. Since we understand that you may be concerned about your financial situation after a brain injury, we are pleased to offer a free, no obligation consultation and we work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you don’t pay legal fees until and unless we win compensation for you.
We are so confident about our law firm, that we also want you to understand how to avoid hiring the wrong personal injury attorney. Here is our best advice:
- Check experience. Ensure that the attorney has experience specifically with brain injury cases. General practice attorneys may not have the expertise necessary for complex cases. Even an attorney who has worked on car accident claims may not be as effective as a lawyer who has worked on brain injury cases specifically.
- Do not choose based on price alone. Choosing the cheapest option might result in inadequate representation, potentially affecting the outcome of your case. In addition, be sure you understand the fee structure so there are no surprises.
- Prioritize communication. Every working relationship hinges on good communication, and your relationship with your attorney is no different. A good attorney should clearly explain the legal process, should be patient with answering your questions, and should return your calls and emails.
Hiring a lawyer is an important decision that should be made carefully. Take the time to research potential attorneys, ask questions, and make sure you feel comfortable with the law firm. If you have been injured and would like a free consultation to find out what we can do for you, contact Flaxman Law Group.
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If you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury, reach out to Flaxman Law Group for a free consultation. Don’t wait. Our Homestead law office is here to help.
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