Spinal injuries and brain injuries are two types of injuries that can change your life completely. They have an impact on almost every part of your life, from how you walk to how you speak to others or feel your own body. When you suffer an injury to your spine or brain because of someone else’s negligence, you’re in a position where you can make a claim to be compensated. Sometimes, it’s easy to get the compensation that is fair and just, but other times, you and your attorney may need to fight for the compensation you deserve.

There are a few ways you can prove the state of your injuries to obtain higher compensation. For instance, you may decide to release medical documents or to make an appearance in court to show the extent of your injuries. Many cases settle outside court, so documenting how this injury has affected you, your finances and your social and work life can help the negotiations along.

Brain damage can affect your daily life immediately; you may no longer remember how to perform tasks or could struggle with simple things, like eating. You may have to request disability payments and to explore options for changing your home to be handicap accessible. Some people suffer from severe disabilities after injuries to the brain or spine, leaving them in a state where they need life-long assistance.

No matter what your medical health is like today, it’s important that you have the compensation you need to move forward with your life. Our website has more information on the kind of compensation you should be requesting.