Catastrophic Injuries
Catastrophic injuries are some of the most severe injuries that a person can suffer. Catastrophic injuries can lead to permanent disability, long-term pain and suffering, and even death. Years of therapy, medication and ongoing surgeries may be required in order to help the victim fully recover. If you or a loved one has suffered a catastrophic injury, it is important to seek legal help as soon as possible.
Catastrophic injuries often occur as the result of another person’s negligence or recklessness. If you have been injured in an accident that was caused by someone else’s careless actions, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Many times, catastrophic injuries affect family members’ lives in permanent ways, as well. Parents may be unable to go back to work because they must care for their children. Spouses may find the person who comes home from the hospital with them is irrevocably changed from the person they married.
Examples of catastrophic Injuries Include:
- Traumatic brain injury
- Spinal cord injuries, including paralysis
- Burn injuries
- Eye injuries leading to loss of vision
- Ear injuries leading to loss of hearing
- Amputations
- Permanent scarring or disfigurement
- Undiagnosed medical conditions like cancer
- Organ damage leading to system failure
- Permanent vegetative states
The attorneys at MSD Lawyers can help you investigate the accident, gather evidence, and build a strong case for compensation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What qualifies as a catastrophic injury?
Catastrophic injuries are severe, life-altering injuries including traumatic brain injury, spinal cord damage, paralysis, severe burns, amputation, multiple fractures, and permanent disabilities that significantly impact daily living and earning capacity.
How much is a catastrophic injury case worth?
Catastrophic injury cases often result in substantial settlements or verdicts due to extensive medical costs, long-term care needs, lost earning capacity, and severe pain and suffering. Values frequently reach six or seven figures.
How long does a catastrophic injury lawsuit take?
These complex cases typically take 1-3 years due to the need for comprehensive medical evidence, expert testimony, and thorough damages calculations. Settlement may occur earlier, but thorough preparation is essential.
What damages can I recover for a catastrophic injury?
Compensation includes past and future medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, lost wages and earning capacity, pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and home modification expenses for permanent disabilities.
