New York Traumatic Brain Injury Attorneys

Choosing a Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer

Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro is a well-regarded traumatic brain injury law firm in New York. Since 1990, their skilled attorneys have built a reputation for assertive and effective representation of the rights of injured clients. The firm has years of experience in brain injury law, including laws regarding head injuries, toxic substance exposure, medical malpractice injuries, brain damage and comas. And WRS is proud of its record of significant monetary verdicts and settlements. If you or someone you love has suffered a brain injury in New York, you should speak with the New York brain injury attorneys at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro today.

After choosing a doctor who specializes in treating brain injuries, choosing a traumatic brain injury attorney is one of the most important decisions TBI victims and their families face. And just as TBI patients choose a doctor with care, reviewing his or her experience and qualifications, they should also be careful when choosing a brain injury attorney. A well qualified, experienced head injury lawyer can make a significant difference in how much money you recover in a brain injury lawsuit.

First, you should look for an attorney or law firm that specializes in representing traumatic brain injury patients. Because brain injuries are so complex, and many symptoms are not always apparent at first, it is essential to make sure the attorney you hire is well versed in brain injuries. If you don't, your attorney may miss crucial opportunities to explain the full scope of your injuries to a jury and ask for money to cover all of your damages. Many lawyers, knowing that TBI lawsuits are lucrative, claim to have experience in TBI law when they have very little. Do not be fooled; look at the attorney's background. How many TBI cases has he or she handled before? What were the outcomes? Can he or she discuss your injury knowledgeably?

Second, you should find a TBI attorney who understands the legal aspects of traumatic brain injury litigation -- how best to show the extent of your injuries to a jury. Your lawyer should be well versed in the future prospects for TBI patients and know what experts can prove it. Just as importantly, the law firm you choose should have the financial resources to hire those TBI experts, who are often expensive but who are essential to establishing your case. These experts might be as diverse as a neurologist, a vocational rehabilitation specialist, an economist, even a traffic engineer. With their help, you will be able to show a jury all of your injuries -- physical, mental, emotional and financial. Law firms that mean well but simply don't have the money to hire these people cannot get you the best possible outcome.

If possible, the attorney you hire should also have expertise in the area that caused your traumatic brain injury. While not every TBI is caused by something that often sparks lawsuits, many others are. For example, the leading cause of civilian TBIs is auto accidents. A lawyer who does significant work in that area can bring that expertise into your case, helping to prove, for example, that the accident was not your fault under the law. Other common personal injury areas that can lead to a TBI include workplace accidents, especially construction accidents; slip-and-fall or premises liability cases; medical malpractice; elder abuse; and child abuse.

Finally, as with all personal services, you should make sure you hire an attorney who behaves with courtesy, respect and professionalism. It's your money, after all; you can and should walk away from a potential lawyer whose behavior makes you uncomfortable. Beware of lawyers who promise you will win your case; firms that demand a fee for a consultation; or attorneys who do not seem to understand your case. If you are concerned, you can always check the lawyer's discipline record with the State Bar.

Brain injuries are very serious, life-changing injuries from which victims may never fully recover. TBI patients face years or even decades of medical treatment, permanent disabilities and all the financial problems these can cause. If you or someone you love has sustained a traumatic brain injury, you should speak to the TBI lawyers at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro as soon as possible. The experienced TBI attorneys at WRS can evaluate your case at no charge, defend your rights in court and win you the best possible financial outcome.

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