Catastrophic Injury Lawyer

A severe injury can fundamentally alter your life. You could be looking at substantial medical bills, a lasting disability, and the inability to return to your previous line of work. A complicated legal road may lie ahead, and it’s important to have a personal injury lawyer protecting your interests.

A catastrophic injury lawyer at Triumph Law can help if you were seriously injured in a preventable accident. The aftermath of these life-changing injuries can be challenging, and our firm knows how important it is to recover the maximum compensation possible.

We work to ensure that you and your family have the resources necessary to rehabilitate and move ahead.

What Is Considered Catastrophic?

Catastrophic injuries involve severe physical or mental damage that profoundly impacts a person’s life. These types of injuries typically have long-term or even permanent effects. Some of the most common catastrophic injuries include:

• Amputation/loss of limbs
• Severe burn injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Paralysis
• Electrocution
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Loss of hearing or sight 

These injuries have major consequences for an individual’s quality of life, including the ability to live independently and engage in daily activities like work. Other impacts may include:

• Difficulty with communication
• Loss of sensation and mobility
• Inability to care for oneself on a day-to-day basis

Financial fallout is almost always a result of such incapacitating events. Medical care for life-altering injuries can be required for life. This type of claim differs from a standard case and is more likely to be litigated in court.

For these reasons, it’s important to seek help from a courtroom-experienced personal injury attorney who understands the stakes in a catastrophic case.

Why do I Need a Catastrophic Injury Lawyer?

Personal injury claims involving catastrophic injuries are often more involved than standard cases. To effectively litigate catastrophic damage claims, a higher level of legal competence and experience is typically required.

Damages can be hard to quantify, and the effects of a long-term injury can be challenging to describe without extensive medical knowledge. To do so, a lawyer with our firm consults with relevant medical specialists.

The best lawyers know that they are doing more than simply handling a case; they are also assisting a family through one of the hardest times in their lives, which is an often-overlooked but crucial aspect when choosing a catastrophic injury attorney.

Incidents that Often Result in Catastrophic Injury Claims

Motor vehicle accidents, workplace mishaps, and acts of violence can all result in serious harm due to negligence. Most commonly, these include: 

• Pedestrian accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Construction accidents
• Defective products such as faulty brakes
• Truck accidents
• Bicycle accidents
• Accidents involving heavy machinery
• Sports injuries
• Birth injuries
• Medical malpractice

Accidents in pools, slip and falls, or a lack of security in public venues can also lead to catastrophe. A property owner can be held liable if a person is injured because they failed to warn people of potential dangers or remedy a known hazard.

A fire at a nightclub, a gunshot in a parking lot, a swimming pool with a faulty gate, or even a broken banister on a staircase can all lead to catastrophic injuries. In such situations, a catastrophic injury lawyer may help you identify sources of liability and pursue damages.

Recoverable Damages in a Catastrophic Injury Case

It is important to ensure that you receive enough compensation to cover all your losses. The law states that anyone who is hurt through another person’s negligence or wrongdoing must be “made whole” by receiving compensation if they successfully make a legal claim.

This means that people suffering from catastrophic injuries should receive a larger amount of money than someone with minor injuries to compensate them for the extra physical and financial burden they face.

A lawyer may examine your case and conduct a careful assessment to assist you in estimating the full scope of damages you are entitled to from the at-fault party. We will pursue both economic and non-economic damages.

Economic Damages

You suffered economic losses because of the money it cost to treat your serious injuries. This can include any costs you have had or will incur, as well as any lost revenue or future earnings you won’t generate. Examples of typical economic losses in a catastrophic injury lawsuit are:

• Medical expenses
• Expenses for ongoing care
• Cost of mobility devices
• Lost wages, current and past
• Loss of future earnings
• Loss of benefits or retirement
• Home accessibility adjustments 

Non-Economic Damages

Catastrophic injuries can significantly affect your relationships with family, friends, and loved ones. The physical limitations and emotional toll can strain these connections, leading to a loss of companionship and support.

An experienced lawyer will take into account the impact on your emotional well-being and the strain it has put on your personal relationships.

The term “non-economic losses” refers to any damage that cannot be quantified economically. The following are some examples of non-economic losses:

• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Pain and suffering
• Disfigurement and scarring
• Loss of consortium
• Emotional trauma 

When dealing with catastrophic injuries, individuals should be aware that they may need to receive more financial compensation than they would otherwise. The consequences of these injuries can be felt for years or even for the rest of their lives.

If an out-of-court settlement cannot be reached, your lawyer will file a personal injury lawsuit in order to recover adequate compensatory damages. It is essential that individuals who experience severe injuries seek legal counsel to protect their right to collect fair compensation.

Contact Our Legal Team to Discuss Your Claim at No Cost Or Obligation

At Triumph Law, we understand the devastating effects that personal injuries can have on victims and their families, both financially and emotionally. We will always give our clients the empathetic and professional representation they need.

We aim to simplify the legal process for catastrophic injury victims and their families as we fight to hold the responsible parties accountable. So that you can make an informed decision, allow us to evaluate your civil claim. Don’t hesitate to contact us whenever it’s most convenient for you. We’re here to help.