Dearborn Heights Catastrophic Injury Lawyer

Did You Suffer Catastrophic Injuries in an Accident?

‍Simple accidents happen daily. Sometimes the outcomes aren't that simple, however. Individuals may slip and fall down a single step or an entire flight of stairs, particularly when railings are inadequate or defective. Reckless drivers cause injuries when they crash into someone else's vehicle. Simple accidents aren't a big problem as long as individuals leave with only minor bumps and bruises. If you suffer major or catastrophic injuries, however, you might struggle with pain, disabilities, and economic losses for the rest of your life. Seemingly everyday accidents sometimes result in long-lasting medical care, ongoing medical bills, lost income, and unexpected disabilities. When someone else causes or contributes to your injury, that person should cover your damages. However, negligent people or entities don't always step up and take responsibility for their actions. Therefore, it's up to you and a Dearborn Heights catastrophic injury attorney to do what's necessary to make them pay.

‍What are common catastrophic injuries?

‍Federal law considers any long-term injury preventing a person from working as catastrophic. Yet, some injuries happen more than others. Some common kinds of catastrophic injuries include:

• Severe burns are not only acutely painful, but they can also be traumatic and produce life-long physical and psychological pain. Burns are categorized as catastrophic when they cover much of the body and require reconstructive surgeries, skin grafts, and in some cases a medically induced coma to recover. Even with medical care, the risk of infection because of wide, deep burns is significant.
• Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are caused by an external force striking or penetrating the skull. These injuries are generally caused by a violent blow to the head or by an object penetrating the skull. Traumatic brain injuries often happen in severe car accidents, slips and falls, and workplace injuries. Brain injuries that are categorized as catastrophic usually mean that a victim experiences cognitive issues, like loss of memory and ability to focus; physical issues, like impaired coordination and balance and loss of motor functioning; hearing issues; vision problems; and behavioral problems, like depression, anxiety, and aggression. In situations with serious brain injuries, victims may experience a coma, a vegetative state, or death.
• Spinal cord injuries can be catastrophic because of how vital the spine is to the human body's operation. A traumatic spinal cord injury can happen due to a sudden blow to the spine during a car accident or slip and fall. A catastrophic spinal cord injury frequently causes long-term loss of strength, sensation, and function below the site of the injury. This can cause temporary paralysis or even permanent paraplegia or quadriplegia. In these situations, the injured victim will likely need extensive rehabilitation and assistive devices to return to some movement and independence.
• Major orthopedic injuries such as crushed bones and fractures requiring several surgical procedures are also classified as catastrophic. A crushed bone or several fractures most often happens when force or pressure is put on a body part. In some cases these types of injuries are due to being caught between two heavy objects in a car crash or a workplace accident. Crushed bone injuries are incredibly painful, may require several surgeries, and also run the risk of long-term problems.
• Amputation, meaning the loss of a limb or an extremity, is often a result of a serious accident. An amputation often can not be repaired and might put the individual's life at risk. Amputations are less common than a lot of other catastrophic injuries, however when they do happen it typically means a permanent disability for those whose amputations were a result of an accident.
• Long-term vision or hearing loss clearly creates a significant burden for those that suffer these types of injuries. For this reason, vision and hearing loss are categorized as catastrophic. When a person no longer has the ability to hear or see, they face a lifetime of hardship, economic difficulties, pain and suffering, lost income potential, and independence.

What types of damages can I recover?

‍If the court rules in your favor or you reach a settlement before litigation, you can acquire damages for losses you (or your loved one) have sustained as a result of the catastrophic injury. Examples of types of damages you can recover include:

• Current and future estimated medical treatment costs, including ambulance service, emergency room visit, hospitalization, surgery, medication, ongoing treatment, and continued nursing care in a long-term treatment facility
• Lost wages and lost earning capacity to compensate catastrophic injury victims who can not return to work or seek future employment
• Home modification costs to make a house more accessible for a person with a catastrophic injury by adding things like wheelchair ramps, handrails, as well as creating a main floor living area for those who can not use stairs
• Costs for replacement services a household must use for tasks and labor the accident victim did before their injuries, such as a lawn care service, snow removal service, childcare, and a cleaning service
• Physical pain and suffering
• Psychological pain and suffering
• Diminished quality of life
• Loss of consortium with a partner
• Punitive damages in extreme cases of gross negligence or intentional harm

How can an experienced lawyer help my case?

‍Catastrophic injuries are life-altering events that leave victims economically devastated. Recuperating damages for catastrophic injuries is more than getting compensation for negligence, it is an essential source of financing for future costs related to the injury. Adding insult to injury, insurance providers use every strategy in their playbook to protect their bottom line and avoid paying claims. Catastrophic injury claims are high-value claims that require extra resources and experienced attorneys. Experienced catastrophic injury attorneys do not only submit paperwork, they advocate for you and your loved one every step of the way. Examples of how catastrophic injury attorneys help their clients include:

• Investigating a claim to identify all the facts
• Building a strong case against the other side
• Consulting with experts who help raise value to a case
• Securing valuable witness testimony
• Negotiating with insurance providers
• Bringing a case to court when settlement is not a solution
• Negotiating to lower medical bills once a top settlement offer is obtained

Catastrophic injuries devastate victims and their families physically, psychologically, and financially. Get in touch with our experienced Dearborn Heights catastrophic injury lawyers to see if we can help you get the compensation you deserve.If a negligent individual or company causes catastrophic injuries to you or a family member, you have to take immediate steps to protect your legal rights. At Marko Law, we constantly fight hard to recover damages for our clients, and we 'd like to determine if we can assist you.

‍Contact Us Today to Get a Free Consultation

‍If you are ready to start your case or need more information about a Catastrophic Injury Lawyer in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, contact Marko Law Firm today. Let us represent you as you seek justice and compensation for your pain and damages. Call (313) 777-7LAW today to get a free consultation or visit our website: MarkoLaw.com to get more information.