Catastrophic Injuries

Some accident survivors find themselves unscathed or with only minor injuries after a serious incident such as a truck accident, fall, or fire. Unfortunately, others may never fully recover from their injuries. They will require medical care and routine nursing care for likely the rest of their lives. Catastrophic injuries are personal injuries that are extreme and permanently damaging. Therefore, they should receive more compensation than injuries that will heal in a relatively short amount of time. To be sure that you receive full compensation for your injury, retain an experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.

What is a Catastrophic Injury?

According to the American Medical Association, catastrophic injuries include severe damage to the spine, spinal cord, and brain. Some catastrophic injuries also involve fractures of the skull or spine or the loss of a limb. The most common types of catastrophic injuries and their potential complications include:

• Internal injuries: ruptured organs such as the kidneys, spleen, liver or bowels cause internal bleeding, which can be fatal in some circumstances
• Traumatic brain injuries: permanent cognitive problems, irregular speech and language, emotional issues, and a restricted ability to move the arms and legs
• Spinal cord injuries: partial or complete paralysis, chronic pain, respiratory and circulatory complications, frequent spasms, abnormal reflexes, and lack of bowel and bladder control
• Severe burn injuries: serious infections, loss of limbs, disfigurement, scarring, and lasting disability for extreme burns on some regions of the body

A hallmark of all catastrophic injuries is that they are likely to cause tremendous physical and emotional challenges for the injured victim and their loved ones. If you or someone you love suffer from a catastrophic injury because of another individual’s negligence, a Los Angeles personal injury attorney can help.

The Costs of a Catastrophic Injury

The economic costs of a catastrophic injury can be astronomical. Medical expenses and long-term care alone can add up to millions of dollars and will be ongoing. There are past and future lost wages and the incalculable value of the injured party’s pain and suffering.

Many people who are injured in an accident make the mistake of assuming they will receive a fair settlement. A catastrophic injury is not an injury to settle alone with an insurance company. Insurance companies make money by paying out as little as possible, and the fact that your injuries may affect you for the rest of your life does not change that fact.

In many cases involving catastrophic injuries, it may require the help of medical and financial experts to determine the total value of your losses. For this reason, it’s critical that you work with an experienced lawyer to ensure that you get the compensation you deserve.

Contact an Experienced Los Angeles Catastrophic Injuries Attorney Today

You and your family members deserve a compassionate advocate on your side after sustaining a catastrophic injury. You only have a limited amount of time to pursue the compensation you deserve, reach out as soon as possible after your injury.

Book your legal consultation with an experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer today at Jahrmarkt & Associates. Call (310) 226-7676 or use our online contact form.