A traumatic brain injury is a serious medical condition that may require years of therapy and rehabilitation to recover from. If you or your loved one has a brain injury, your medical expenses are likely to be significant. However, you may have legal recourse to compensation.
In this blog, the highly experienced personal injury attorneys at Phillips Law Group briefly review how long it typically takes to settle a brain injury case. Keep reading to learn more and discover how a skilled legal team can accelerate the process.
In Arizona, a patient must reach a threshold referred to as “maximum medical improvement.” This is the stage of your case where there is a clear understanding of your long-term financial and emotional impacts to proceed with your case accordingly.
With a mild brain injury, an individual may regain full function in a matter of months, and a moderate case could take up to a year to resolve. Patients may continue to experience side effects, such as ongoing cognitive or physical irregularities and emotional difficulties.
Severe traumatic brain injuries often require years of rehabilitation and long-term therapy. However, that does not mean it is impossible to settle your brain injury claim in a timely manner.
In addition to the severity of a brain injury, other factors can affect the case’s timeline, including the complexity of the claim. If the at-fault party is not clearly identifiable, especially in cases involving multiple defendants, an injury lawyer can gather and analyze the evidence, bring in specialists to testify, and leverage the firm’s vast legal expertise.
Another element that affects the timeline of every personal injury case is the involvement of an insurance company. Adjusters often try to delay payouts, but Phillips Law Group does not tolerate this tactic and puts their excellent negotiation skills to work for your family. While each step in a brain injury case takes time, the legal team will work to broker a highly favorable settlement on your behalf prior to trial, enabling you to receive your check weeks sooner.
Knowing that it can take years to settle a brain injury case, it is time to consult with an experienced personal injury lawyer who can act in your or your loved one’s best interests. Phillips Law Group has a dedication to serving the community and is not afraid to litigate if necessary.
A successful claim against the at-fault party’s insurance can be vital for your health and welfare going forward. Call Phillips Law Group for a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your catastrophic brain injury lawsuit today. Do not delay.