Catastrophic Injuries
Some injuries are so severe that the injured may never fully recover, may experience permanent disability and a shortened lifespan. Long term care may also be required. This extent of injury is known as a catastrophic injury. These types of injuries are usually quite painful and affect one or more bodily systems.
The immense impact of a catastrophic injury generally leaves the burden of care on the family. When the injury was sustained as a result of the negligence or wrongful act of another, there may be grounds for a personal injury claim based on catastrophic injury. The purpose of such a claim would be to recover compensation to help the family afford the long-term care and medical expenses incurred.
Types of Catastrophic Injuries
Examples of injuries that are commonly categorized as catastrophic include the following:
- Spinal cord injury
- Traumatic brain injury
- Brain damage
- Skull fractures
- Coma
- Multiple fractures
- Broken or fractured back
- Neck injury
- Loss of sight
- Paralysis
- Paraplegia
- Quadriplegia
- Amputation or loss of limb
- Severe and extensive burns
Skilled Legal Help
Expert medical evaluation is a key factor in establishing a case based on catastrophic injury. The extent of injury damage, future medical and assistive care as well as rehabilitative treatment must be estimated to accurately determine the value of the claim. Whether the family will have to remodel their home to include wheelchair ramps and acquire a vehicle equipped to accommodate a wheelchair or healthcare equipment must also be considered.
At the Law Office of Irby E. Walker, Jr., P.C., our lawyers provide the competent legal assistance needed in catastrophic injury cases. Through coordination with our network of experts in the medical and other fields, we are able to provide the necessary evaluation required in such cases. We are sensitive to our client's needs and aggressive about going after insurance companies and responsible parties to see our clients receive the compensation they need to carry on with their lives.
If a loved one has suffered from catastrophic injury, please email or call our office at 843-248-4481. Find out how we can help you.
