Brain and spinal injury claims

The following are some frequently asked questions concerning brain and spinal injury claims:

Q:  What are the typical recoveries that can be made for such claims?

A: Depending on whether an accident occurred as a result of a workers' compensation injury (learn more) or a jobsite accident (learn more) or an automobile accident (learn more), we will review the unique nature of your claim to maximize recovery.

Q: What are the elements of recovery in these severe injuries?

A: In addition to pain and suffering, lost wages, and medical expenses, brain and spinal injury victims often need specialized services. For instance, psychologists or psychiatrists may need to be retained to show the nature and extent of the brain injury. Testing may need to be done to show the extent of the brain injury: MRI and PET scans may need to be performed to document these claims.  In spinal injury claims, life care planners may need to be consulted to show the plan necessary for future care. In both types of cases, economists and vocational experts may need to be retained to document project future loss of earning capacity.  In order to properly investigate your claim, it is important that you contact our office so that we can begin preparing your case.

Q: Do I need a lawyer who has special expertise?

A: It is important to choose a firm that has handled brain injury or spinal injury claims before. These cases are often complicated and the proper experts must be retained early on to maximize your recovery. Sometimes the insurance company will say the accident was the fault of the consumer. Additional experts may need to be retained to prove liability (responsibility) for the accident. Our firm has handled thousand of cases for brain injury and spinal injury consumers since 1978.

Q: How do I get in touch with you?

A: We have six offices throughout Delaware to serve you. Please contact us today at 1-800-632-9230 for a free consultation at the office nearest you. Or E-mail us at: EricDoroshow@dplaw.com. If we take your case, there is no fee unless we collect for you.