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Is it important that the injury lawyer I hire have experience with head injury cases?

Todd P. Emanuel April 29, 2018 Leave a Comment

Yes, Emanuel Law Group has experience with head injury cases.  An inexperienced attorney is likely to fall into the trap of concluding that a traumatic brain injury ceases to impact one’s life after physical symptoms subside and doctor visits become less frequent. Tenacious and experienced brain injury lawyers look deeper into… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Injury Settlements, Personal Injury Lawsuits, Personal Injury Lawyers

What if I don’t know about my head injury until after the statute of limitations has expired?

Todd P. Emanuel April 26, 2018 Leave a Comment

If you are unaware that you have a head injury after your statute of limitations has expired or after you have already signed a settlement agreement, you forever lose your opportunity to recover damages for those newly discovered issues. This emphasizes the critical importance of seeing the best lawyers and… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Injury Settlements, Personal Injury Lawsuits, Personal Injury Lawyers

What kind of experts are used in a head injury case?

Todd P. Emanuel April 22, 2018 Leave a Comment

When we take on a head injury case, we must be prepared for a long and expensive battle that may require many expert witnesses. In traumatic brain injury cases, the most common experts and their roles are as follows: Neurologist: A specialist on the brain and nervous system to discuss diagnosis… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Injury Settlements, Personal Injury Lawsuits, Personal Injury Lawyers

What happens inside the brain during a concussion?

Todd P. Emanuel April 19, 2018 Leave a Comment

A concussion is a brain injury that results from a blow to the head.  During impact the brain pounds against the inside of the skull. The movement or rotation of the brain at various speeds can cause shearing that disrupts or damages nerve cells.  Some people lose consciousness during a concussion…. CONTINUE

Filed Under: Personal Injury Lawsuits, Personal Injury Lawyers

Do traumatic brain injury victim patients look abnormal?

Todd P. Emanuel April 12, 2018 Leave a Comment

Even most severe traumatic brain injury victim patients look 100% normal. This is true of soldiers who sustain traumatic brain injury from blast injuries, and others who sustain traumatic brain injury from a blow to a head after a skull fracture or severe whiplash from a motor vehicle accident. Because traumatic brain… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Personal Injury Lawsuits, Personal Injury Lawyers

What are the symptoms of severe traumatic brain injury?

Todd P. Emanuel April 9, 2018 Leave a Comment

Those diagnosed with severe traumatic brain injury are normally found to be unconscious for an extended period following the trauma.  They usually have amnesia as to the traumatic event. When first responders see these patients at the scene of the trauma, they have very low Glasgow Coma Scores (GSC). A GSC is… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Injury Settlements, Personal Injury Lawsuits, Personal Injury Lawyers

What is Traumatic Brain Injury?

Todd P. Emanuel April 4, 2018 Leave a Comment

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) defines traumatic brain injury as a disruption in the normal function of the brain that can be caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or a penetrating head injury. According to the CDC, about 2.5 million traumatic brain injuries occurred in the U.S. during the year… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Personal Injury Lawsuits, Personal Injury Lawyers, Traumatic Brain Injury

Is Arbitration Ever Necessary?

Todd P. Emanuel March 29, 2018 Leave a Comment

If you’re litigating over a contract that contains a mandatory arbitration clause, then you may have no choice but to go to binding arbitration.   A lot of doctor’s offices seem to have arbitration agreements in their regular patient paperwork. They require you to sign before you see them. The advantages… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Injury Settlements, Personal Injury Lawsuits, Personal Injury Lawyers

What is Mediation?

Todd P. Emanuel March 27, 2018 Leave a Comment

Mediation has become the most popular means of settling cases. It is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). A mediator is a neutral.   She is usually an experienced lawyer or retired judge, with subject matter expertise in the type of case being mediated. The parties usually share the cost… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Injury Settlements, Personal Injury Damages, Personal Injury Lawsuits, Personal Injury Lawyers

Common Mistakes People Make in Settlement Negotiations

Todd P. Emanuel March 22, 2018 Leave a Comment

The most common mistake injured parties make regarding settlement negotiations is having an arbitrary dollar amount fixed in their minds.  It is smart to go into a negotiation with a reasonable target range, but not necessarily a drop-dead number. Furthermore, it makes little sense to go into a settlement negotiation… CONTINUE

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