{"id":98,"date":"2016-06-13T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-06-13T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/defranciscolaw.lawblogger.net\/blog\/seeking-damages-for-brain-injury-after-motor-vehicle-accident-p3\/"},"modified":"2017-10-23T12:29:03","modified_gmt":"2017-10-23T16:29:03","slug":"seeking-damages-for-brain-injury-after-motor-vehicle-accident-p3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.defranciscolaw.com\/blog\/seeking-damages-for-brain-injury-after-motor-vehicle-accident-p3\/","title":{"rendered":"Seeking damages for brain injury after motor vehicle accident, P.3"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019ve been discussing in recent posts the topic of brain and spinal cord injury, and the importance of working with an experienced attorney to accurately establish damages at trial. Maximizing damages, of course, is probably the most important aim of litigation in most cases, so it is really important to build a strong case in this area.<\/p>\n<p>Damages vary according to type and the grounds for entitlement, and an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.defranciscolaw.com\/spinal-cord-injuries.html\">experienced attorney<\/a> knows the importance of establishing the correct theory for the type of damages sought. Compensatory damages, whether economic or non-economic, require a clear showing of the costs\u2014both actual and projected\u2014of a brain or spinal cord injury.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In establishing entitlement to compensatory damages in brain and spinal cord injury cases, particularly the projected costs, it may be necessary to secure the services of a damages expert. An expert will be able to provide technical and scientific insight and testimony for the jury in formulating a damages award. 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