How Much Is My Head Injury Lawsuit Worth?

The severity of head injuries can vary quite significantly. When preparing a head injury lawsuit, it is important to account for the specifics of your injury and its impact on your life.

Some head injuries, such as a mild concussion or a minor case of whiplash, can resolve in a relatively short amount of time with minimal medical intervention. Other head injuries can be very serious, leading to long-term physical and psychological pain and difficulty that could stretch for months, years, or even longer.

If you suffered a head or brain injury due to the negligence of another, Burg Simpson can help. Our head injury attorneys understand the medical intervention and lifetime of challenges victims face. We can prepare a strong case on your behalf and pursue maximum compensation through a head injury lawsuit.

Call Burg Simpson at 303-792-5595 to get started. Your case evaluation is FREE and 100% confidential. Our head injury lawyers serve clients in Denver, Englewood, and throughout Colorado.

What Is the Average Settlement for a Head Injury?

Because the value of claims can vary so widely, there is no “average” settlement amount that provides insight into how much a specific claim is worth. It would be similar to asking the average cost to fix a car—it depends entirely on how damaged the car is and how complicated it will be to fix.

The same is true of head injuries. If your symptoms are mild and you only need minor medical attention, your settlement might only be worth a few thousand dollars to cover your medical bills and any lost wages you have accrued.

On the other hand, if your injuries are serious and have long-term implications, your claim could be worth 6- or 7-figures. In most situations, the reality falls somewhere in between these extremes, though the only way to know for sure what your claim is worth is to do the math.

How Much Is My Head Injury Lawsuit Worth?

When you file a head injury lawsuit, the compensation you seek should be based on the severity of your injuries and the past and future damages you will face because of them. You need to account for both economic and non-economic damages.

Economic damages include both direct and indirect expenses, such as:

• Medical bills
• Rehabilitation costs
• Lost wages
• Loss of earning capacity
• And more

You should also consider your non-economic damages, which may include:

• Pain and suffering
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Loss of consortium
• And more

While there may be no quantifiable costs associated with these non-economic damages, you do have a right to pursue compensation for them and they could significantly increase the value of your claim. All of your psychological and emotional pain should be recognized, and you deserve justice for the suffering you face because of someone else’s negligence.

Once you have a thorough understanding of each of these losses—which an attorney can help calculate—then you will begin to have a clear picture of how much your claim is worth and how much you should pursue in settlement negotiations.

How Do You Prove a Head Injury?

Head injuries can be complicated to prove because you cannot see them. They are, more or less, invisible. 

So, proving your head injury comes down to a few important factors:

• Your diagnosis from a qualified medical professional
• Imaging tests, such as MRIs or CT scans, which can show physical damage to the head and brain
• Expert testimony from medical professionals attesting to your symptoms and diagnosis

This is why receiving medical attention as soon as possible is so important. If you delay treatment, it could make it more difficult to receive an accurate diagnosis, which could make it harder to prove your injuries and recover compensation for your damages.

How Long Does It Take to Settle a Brain Injury Case?

How long it takes to settle a case depends primarily on how much it is worth, which again speaks to the importance of fully understanding the extent of your damages. If you have a minor head injury with relatively low expenses related to it, you may be able to resolve your claim in a matter of weeks or months.

On the other hand, if your injuries are serious, it could take several months or even over a year to navigate the process. This is especially true if your case goes to court.

The other party’s insurance company will do whatever they can to limit the value of your claim. If you have a high-value claim, you should expect resistance. They may try to get you to accept a low-ball settlement offer or delay the process in hopes you will acquiesce.

It is very important in these types of situations to rely on the experience of a qualified attorney who can move the process forward as quickly as possible while ensuring your rights are protected.

How Can a Denver Head Injury Lawyer Help?

The primary job of a head injury lawyer is to help you recover the compensation you need and deserve for your damages. This might sound straightforward, but it typically entails several critical tasks:

• Investigating the accident
• Gathering evidence
• Interviewing witnesses
• Recruiting expert witnesses
• Negotiating with insurance companies
• Filing a head injury lawsuit on your behalf
• Representing you at trial, if necessary
• And more

Each of these steps calls for a high degree of experience, coupled with a detailed understanding of relevant laws and how to manage the ins and outs of a personal injury claim. However, it is important to note that not just any attorney can do the job right for you.

You need one who has specific experience with head injuries, who has a successful track record of winning compensation for their clients, and who is willing to go to trial if the insurance company refuses to negotiate in good faith.

Contact Burg Simpson Today for a FREE Case Evaluation

At Burg Simpson, we have recovered over $2 billion in settlements and verdicts for our clients. We know what it takes to win, as we combine our local clout with our national strength and provide our clients with confident, dedicated legal service.

We never charge for our FREE, confidential case evaluations and we only bill our clients if and when we recover compensation for them. If you or a loved one has suffered a head injury due to the negligence of another, speak with our award-winning team of Colorado personal injury lawyers by calling us today at 303-792-5595.