Catastrophic Personal Injury
November 11, 2021 | Catastrophic Injury
Catastrophic injuries that are severe and have a long term effect on the life of the victim as well as their loved ones and dependents. Some examples of these injuries include:
- Multiple broken bones
- Severe burns
- Brain injuries
- Amputation or loss of limbs
- Spinal cord injuries
- Ligament damage
- Severe nerve damage
- Paralysis
While any type of injury sustained in an accident can be devastating, the impact of catastrophic injuries is long term. These injuries come with many hardships for the victims and their loved ones in the long term. Obtaining a just amount in compensation is therefore important.
Why you should hire a catastrophic personal injury attorney
Some victims of catastrophic injuries attempt to seek compensation on their own. However, they find that the process of filing a claim can be difficult and even stressful. This is true even for cases that seem straightforward. There are many reasons why hiring a catastrophic injury attorney would be a good idea when making a claim for compensation.
- There’s a lot at stake
Catastrophic injuries have long lasting repercussions. Victims may have slow and painful recoveries. The injuries may result in permanent disabilities or disfigurement that may interfere with their ability to make a living or their enjoyment of life. The injuries will also have long term effects on the victim’s family. These injuries therefore often attract higher compensation than other types of personal injury cases. There is therefore a lot at stake for the victims and their loved ones.
With such high stakes you are likely to face more challenges. Insurance companies and defendants will do all they can to avoid having to pay a large sum in compensation. They will make use of all manner of tactics to reduce the claim or avoid paying it completely. It helps to have an experienced catastrophic injury attorney fighting in your corner. They will fight to get you just compensation for your injuries and damages.
- Catastrophic injury attorneys will help you prove fault
Like with other personal injury cases, you will need to prove fault in order to get compensation for a catastrophic injury. A catastrophic injury attorney will help you with this. Experienced attorneys understand the factors that are considered in determining fault or negligence. They will help demonstrate:
- That the defendant owed you duty of care
- That the defendant’s actions or inaction was a breach of their duty of care to you
- That the accident was a result of the action or inaction
- That the catastrophic injuries you suffered were a result of the accident.
Catastrophic injury attorneys have access to resources such as industry experts and private investigators. They will use their resources to build a strong case on your behalf. This will improve your chances of successfully recovering compensation for your injuries and damages.
- Your attorney will know when to settle and when to go to trial
With so much at stake, it is important to ensure you get the compensation you deserve for your injuries. While many personal injury cases end with settlements there are some that go on to trial. Your attorney will help you determine whether it is best to accept an offer for settlement or to proceed to trial.
An experienced catastrophic injury attorney will examine your case and help you estimate how much compensation to seek. They will negotiate on your behalf and determine if the settlement offered by the defendant is adequate. They will advise you on whether going to trial is wise considering the circumstances of your case.
- An experienced catastrophic injury attorney will represent you in trial
If your case does go to trial, you will have to argue your case in front of a judge and jury. This can be difficult if you lack the experience, knowledge or skills to do so.
An experienced catastrophic injury attorney will represent you at trial. They will gather the evidence needed to build a strong case and argue your case before judge and jury. They will help show how the defendant is responsible for your injuries and why you are seeking maximum compensation.
- You can focus on your recovery
Catastrophic injuries are a lot to deal with. You have to deal with recovering from the physical damage caused by the accident. You will also have to heal from the emotional trauma resulting from the accident. Catastrophic injuries attract hefty medical bills and may result in loss of income temporarily or even permanently. This will put financial strain on you and your family. It is not uncommon for victims to suffer depression and anxiety as they pursue compensation.
Hiring a catastrophic injury attorney will take the burden of filing the claim for compensation off your shoulders. It will allow you to focus on your recovery and health as you can leave the legal issues to your attorney.
Have you suffered a catastrophic injury? Get in touch with us at 402-933-3345. We’ll fight on your behalf to seek compensation for your injury.
Catastrophic Personal Injury