After suffering a head or brain injury, the process of seeking compensation begins. In general, the process for head injury claims goes like this:
You contact an attorney. Your attorney will take a look at the general details of your accident and determine whether or not you have a case.
Your attorney investigates the accident. If you hire the attorney, they begin investigating the accident itself and the injuries you have sustained. This may involve contacting witnesses, digging into medical records, speaking to witnesses, and looking at physical evidence.
A demand is made and negotiations begin. Once they know how much your injuries are worth, the attorney will send a demand letter to the insurance company. The insurance company will come back with a counteroffer. Negotiations carry on until either an agreement is reached or one side withdraws.
The claim is settled, expenses are paid, and you receive compensation. If an agreement is reached, the insurance company sends out paperwork and the check. The attorney’s fees are paid and any other claims on the money are paid out. You receive your money.
…or you begin preparing for court. If no agreement can be reached, your attorney will file a lawsuit and start getting ready for court.
The case goes to court or the case is settled. The case can be settled at any time prior to or during the court process. Otherwise, your case goes to court and the jury decides whether or not you receive compensation.