Every year there are more than 1.5 million people who suffer from brain injury in the U.S. These accidents have the potential to lead to brain injury lawsuits. When a loved one has developed a brain injury, the last thing the family has time to do is maneuver the legal maze known as a brain injury lawsuit. Attorneys who specialize in this type of lawsuit know the legal complexities involved and how to find the expert witnesses needed to see the lawsuit to successful fruition. A good brain injury attorney is one who will take the case on a contingency-fee basis and who will keep the family up-to-date every step of the way during the case. Before hiring an attorney ask questions concerning: The firm's experience with brain injury cases and the percentage of cases they win; What the contingency fee percentage is going to be; How long will the case take; What information is needed to proceed; Will they be available if there are questions later? The attorneys will ask the basic questions before signing retainers. They will need to make sure an attorney has not been retained and the names and numbers of doctors involved in the case.