Our Charleston Brain Injury Lawyer’s Guide for Brain Injury Victims and Their Families

How Did Your Brain Injury Happen?

Our Charleston brain injury lawyers represent people who are hurt in all types of accidents, including:

• Car accidents. Brain injuries from car accidents can range from mild concussions to severe traumatic brain injuries. Long-term cognitive and physical impairments may result.
• Truck accidents. Due to the size and weight of trucks, collisions may cause severe brain injuries that require extensive rehabilitation and long-term care.
• Motorcycle accidents. Motorcyclists are particularly vulnerable to brain injuries and may face many physical and cognitive challenges following an accident.
• Boat and jet ski accidents. Brain injuries sustained in Charleston water-related accidents can be complicated by near-drowning experiences, potentially leading to additional neurological complications.
• Nursing home abuse and neglect. Elderly individuals with brain injuries due to negligence or abuse in nursing homes may experience rapid cognitive decline and require specialized care.
• Work accidents. A fall or other accident at work can result in a traumatic brain injury that impacts your ability to return to work.
• Other personal injury accidents. Other types of personal injury accidents, such as slip and falls, can also result in serious brain injuries.

How to Choose a Charleston Brain Injury Lawyer

If you or your child have suffered a traumatic brain injury, you have the right to represent yourself or to choose a South Carolina injury lawyer to help you seek a fair recovery. When looking for a lawyer you can consider the following:

Experience

Seek a lawyer with experience in handling brain injury cases.  Ask potential lawyers about their success rates and familiarity with local courts.

Resources

Brain injury cases can require extensive medical knowledge and expert witnesses. Talk to your lawyer about how they will access these resources.

Communication Style

Make sure you are comfortable with your lawyer’s communication style. During your consultation, you can ask questions such as “Can you explain how a brain injury case works?” to get an idea of how the lawyer explains things and “How often will I hear from you?” to understand how the lawyer will keep you informed throughout your case.

Client Reviews

We have over 4,000 five-star reviews from our clients, community, and other lawyers. While past results do not indicate future results and we cannot promise a specific outcome,you may find past results useful to see how an attorney approached prior cases.  Here is what a few of our brain injury clients said about working with the Derrick Law Firm:

• The parent of a child who suffered a traumatic brain injury after being hit by a truck said, “Renee was always very helpful, answering all my questions. Communication, leaving messages, Renee always called me back before the end of the day. Everyone at Dirk's law firm was always nice, very caring, very professional, and trustworthy. I can not thank you ALL enough! Your time, dedication, but most of all yall's Faith. You all never gave up, and today my son has never gave up. So know this, when life gets hard, keep pushing. Never give up. You all will always be a part of our lives. ALL IN."
• A client who suffered a brain injury at work said, “There was always someone available to assist and answer questions. If we needed something, the response time was immediate or we were kept informed as to the information and time frame to expect the info always. Everyone is very kind and understanding."

Empathy

A brain injury is a profound injury that may impact your emotional health, behavior, and cognitive ability. Your lawyer should understand the emotional toll and provide compassionate support throughout your case.

 What Happens After You Hire a Charleston Brain Injury Lawyer

Once you've chosen your legal representation, your lawyer will begin protecting your rights. We fight for our client's recovery by:

• Conducting a case evaluation. Our lawyers thoroughly review the details of each accident, medical records, and the impact on our client's life to determine the strength of the case. Based on the specifics of each case, our lawyers will develop a comprehensive legal strategy, preparing for settlement negotiations or trial if necessary.
• Gathering evidence. Relevant evidence includes police reports, witness statements, medical records, and consulting with accident reconstruction experts, as needed.
• Negotiating with insurance companies. Our lawyers handle all communications with insurance companies and fight for fair compensation. This protects our clients from the stress of talking to insurance adjusters and making statements that could potentially hurt the case.
• Consulting with medical experts. Brain injuries often require ongoing care. Our lawyers can work with medical experts to project future medical needs and associated costs when necessary.

What You May Recover in a Brain Injury Case

Your compensation will be based on the unique injuries you suffer and the percentage of fault attributed to the defendant(s) in your case. While every case is unique, you may be able to recover damages, such as:

• Medical expenses. Your medical expenses include current and future hospitalizations, surgeries, medical appointments, medications, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, counseling, and other health care needs.
• Lost income. Your lost wages, benefits, self-employment income, and earning capacity should be part of your legal recovery.
• Pain and suffering. The physical pain and emotional distress caused by your injury can be factored into your compensation. This may include, but is not limited to, loss of enjoyment of life if you can’t engage in activities you used to enjoy.
• Home modifications. If your injury requires changes to your living space for accessibility, these costs may be recoverable.

In cases of extreme negligence, punitive damages may be awarded to punish the responsible party and deter similar behavior.

At Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers, we understand that no amount of money can truly compensate for the challenges of a brain injury. However, fair compensation can provide the resources you need for the best possible recovery and future quality of life.