Suffering from a serious accident resulting in a traumatic brain or spinal cord injury can cause a lifetime of significant physical, emotional, and financial burdens. At The Wilton Law Firm, we understand the challenges associated with recovering from a catastrophic injury, which is why we are here to help. Our catastrophic injury attorneys are committed to guiding you through each step of the injury claims process and helping you receive the compensation you deserve. To schedule a free initial consultation with a legal team of injury lawyers you can count on, contact The Wilton Law Firm today.
When the brain hits the skull in an accident or during an assault, a serious injury can occur. Such injuries may result in severe brain damage, bleeding in the brain tissue, brain stem trauma, or skull fracture. It is not always clear if negligence led to a head injury; however, our experienced catastrophic injury attorneys can help navigate the details of a situation and determine if there are grounds to file a civil lawsuit against a business, city, or manufacturer on your behalf.
Traumatic brain injuries carry an enormous economic cost in the United States, with the lifetime cost of TBIs occurring in a single year estimated in the tens of billions of dollars. In fact, there were more than 69,000 TBI-related deaths in the United States in 2021, which works out to roughly 190 every day, and falls alone account for nearly half of all TBI-related hospitalizations. Even worse, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has estimated that more than five million people in the US are living with a disability resulting from a TBI, and those with a moderate or severe injury may need ongoing care and rehabilitation services for the rest of their lives.
The Wilton Law Firm has had previous success representing victims who have sustained a severe brain injury as a result of the negligence of another party. Traumatic brain injuries can be caused by a wide range of factors and result in very serious consequences. Some of the ways a serious head injury can occur include the following:
Depending on the severity of the injury, treatment and recovery for head injuries may take months or become a lifelong process. Surgery, extensive brain injury rehabilitation, speech therapy, and occupational therapy may be required in the treatment and recovery of a TBI. This can be expensive, especially if long-term care is needed. Some victims never regain the ability to speak, perform household duties, drive or return to work.
A TBI can also cause additional complications, such as epilepsy, and increase the risk for certain future mental conditions, such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and other brain disorders that become more prevalent with age. With the potential need for extended treatment or lifelong care, brain injury victims can accumulate overwhelming medical expenses in addition to lost wages.
TBI ranges from mild to severe with many causes, symptoms, and treatment options that are unique to each victim. The brain injury victims we represent display major physical and cognitive difficulties, including significant changes in mood, depression, or an inability to work or perform day-to-day tasks, among other extensive damages. Though TBI contributes to a third of all injury-related deaths in the United States, many survive and are left with the challenge of living with the effects.
Medical expenses for TBI victims can be significant, and dealing with insurance companies is often difficult and confusing. Someone suffering from a TBI may seem irritable, complain of headaches, and/or experience memory loss. Others show very subtle outward signs of the injury, in fact, so subtle that only those close to the person might notice any changes. Some of the compensation you may be able to recover include the following:
If your accident is the fault of another’s negligence or mistake, you may be entitled to collect compensation for your injuries. The catastrophic injury attorneys at The Wilton Law Firm will help coordinate special neurological tests and psychological evaluations to accurately diagnose the injury. Then, using life care planners, economists, professional rehabilitation specialists, and other experts, we can determine and pursue the financial needs of your family.
Spinal cord injuries occur when a traumatic event causes damage to the spinal cord, affecting nerve messages throughout the body. The Wilton Law Firm spinal cord injury lawyers have years of experience representing those who’ve suffered various types of spinal cord injuries. The leading causes of spinal cord injuries are vehicular accidents, workplace accidents, diving accidents, electric shocks, bullet and stab wounds, falls, and sports injuries. Returning to work after a spinal cord injury is difficult and often takes years, as national data show only about 12% of people with a spinal cord injury are employed one year after the injury, rising to roughly one third by twenty years post-injury.
Injuries to the spine and spinal cord often leave victims with permanent paralysis and disabilities. The medical care, rehabilitation, and lifelong treatment costs can put a substantial financial strain on a family. If you or someone you love sustained a spinal cord injury due to another’s negligence, you are entitled to compensation.
Victims of spinal injuries should be patient and follow their doctors’ treatment plans for recovery. If you discontinue treatment, the insurance company responsible for paying your bills will assume that you are no longer injured. You should not accept a settlement offer until you have reached what is known as maximum medical improvement. Only then will you know how the spinal injury will affect your life in the future. As the victim of another party’s negligence, you deserve full compensation for everything you have lost, including:
The Wilton Law Firm represents people who have suffered all types of spinal injuries, from herniated disks to nerve damage to full/partial paralysis. Our lawyers are there to advise and provide their services throughout the state of New Jersey.
In catastrophic injury cases involving extensive past medical expenses, the ultimate recovery calculation is heavily impacted by the New Jersey Collateral Source Statute. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-97, benefits a plaintiff has received from an independent source such as private health insurance must be disclosed to the court, and any amount that duplicates a benefit contained in the award is deducted from the recovery. The statute expressly excludes workers’ compensation benefits and life insurance proceeds from that deduction, and it does not apply at all to actions brought under New Jersey’s no-fault automobile insurance law. Federal subrogation and lien rights, such as those asserted under ERISA, Medicare, or Medicaid, are governed by federal law and are handled separately from this statutory reduction.
Due to the long-term medical evaluation required for severe brain and spinal trauma, it is imperative to monitor filing deadlines carefully. Under New Jersey statute N.J.S.A. 2A:14-2, a formal civil lawsuit for a personal injury claim must be initiated within two years from the exact calendar date of the injury event to preserve your right to legal recovery.
If you or someone you love has suffered a brain or spinal injury due to another party’s negligence, contact The Wilton Law Firm. We have tried and settled many accident cases involving catastrophic injuries. Our legal team understands how challenging a catastrophic injury can be, and we are here to act as your support system throughout every step of the injury claims process. We are committed to helping you recover the compensation you deserve. To discuss your situation with a skilled legal team, contact The Wilton Law Firm today.
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