Taylor Catastrophic Injury Lawyer

Did You Sustain Catastrophic Injuries in an Accident?

‍Simple accidents occur daily. Sometimes the consequences aren't that simple, though. 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 another person's car. Simple accidents aren't a big concern as long as people leave with only minor bumps and bruises. If you sustain major or catastrophic injuries, however, you might struggle with pain, disabilities, and financial losses for the rest of your life.

Seemingly common accidents sometimes lead to long-lasting medical care, recurring medical bills, lost income, and unexpected disabilities. When someone else causes or contributes to your injury, that individual should cover your damages. However, negligent people or entities do not always step up and take responsibility for their actions. Therefore, it's up to you and a Taylor 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 types of catastrophic injuries include:

• Severe burns are not just acutely painful, but they can also be traumatic and create life-long physical and emotional 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 heal. Even with medical care, the risk of infection due to wide, deep burns is significant.
• Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are caused by an outside force striking or penetrating the skull. These injuries are usually caused by a violent blow to the head or by an object penetrating the skull. Traumatic brain injuries commonly happen in serious car accidents, slips and falls, and workplace injuries. Brain injuries that are classified as catastrophic often 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 issues, like depression, anxiety, and aggression. In situations with severe brain injuries, victims may experience a coma, a vegetative state, or death.
• Spinal cord injuries can be catastrophic because of how important the spine is to the human body's operation. A traumatic spinal cord injury can occur 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, feeling, and function below the site of the injury. This might cause temporary paralysis or even lifelong paraplegia or quadriplegia. In these situations, the injured victim will likely require extensive rehabilitation and assistive devices to get back some movement and independence.
• Severe orthopedic injuries such as crushed bones and fractures requiring multiple surgeries are also categorized as catastrophic. A crushed bone or multiple fractures usually happens when force or pressure is put on a body part. In some cases these kinds of injuries are due to being stuck between two heavy objects in a car accident or a workplace accident. Crushed bone injuries are incredibly painful, may require several surgeries, and run the risk of long-lasting problems.
• Amputation, meaning the loss of a limb or an extremity, is usually a result of a major accident. An amputation often can not be fixed and may put the person's life at risk. Amputations are less common than most other catastrophic injuries, however when they do occur it typically means a lifelong disability for those whose amputations were a result of an accident.
• Permanent vision or hearing loss clearly creates a significant burden for those who suffer these kinds 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 go back to work or seek future employment
• Home modification expenses to make a house more accessible for an individual with a catastrophic injury by adding things like wheelchair ramps, handrails, as well as constructing a main floor living area for those who can not use stairs
• Expenses for replacement services a household has to use for activities and labor the accident victim did prior to their injuries, such as a lawn care service, snow removal service, childcare, and a cleaning service
• Physical pain and suffering
• Psychological pain and suffering
• Decreased quality of life
• Loss of consortium with a partner
• Punitive damages in extreme cases of gross negligence or intentional harm

How can an experienced attorney help my claim?

‍Catastrophic injuries are life-altering events that leave victims economically devastated. Recovering damages for catastrophic injuries is more than getting compensation for negligence, it is a critical source of funding for future expenses related to the injury. Adding insult to injury, insurance providers use every technique in their playbook to protect their bottom line and avoid paying claims. Catastrophic injury claims are high-value claims that need extra resources and experienced lawyers. Experienced catastrophic injury lawyers 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
• Creating a solid case against the other side
• Consulting with experts who help raise value to a case
• Securing valuable witness testimony
• Negotiating with insurance companies
• Bringing a case to court when settlement is not a solution
• Negotiating to reduce medical bills when a top settlement offer is received

Catastrophic injuries devastate victims and their families physically, emotionally, and financially. Get in touch with our experienced Taylor catastrophic injury lawyers to see if we can help you get the compensation you are entitled to. If a negligent person or company causes catastrophic injuries to you or a loved one, you need to take immediate actions 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 Taylor, 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.