Troy Catastrophic Injury Lawyer

Did You Suffer Catastrophic Injuries in an Accident?

‍Simple accidents occur daily. In some cases, the consequences aren't that simple, however. People might slip and fall down a single step or a whole flight of stairs, particularly when railings are inadequate or defective. Reckless drivers cause injuries when they crash into another person's vehicle. Simple accidents aren't a major problem as long as individuals walk away with only minor bumps and bruises. If you sustain serious or catastrophic injuries, however, you might struggle with pain, disabilities, and economic losses for the rest of your life.Seemingly regular accidents often lead to long-term medical care, ongoing medical expenses, lost income, and unexpected disabilities. When someone else causes or contributes to your injury, that individual should pay for your damages. Unfortunately, negligent individuals or entities don't always step up and take responsibility for their actions. Therefore, it's up to you and a Troy catastrophic injury attorney to do what's necessary to make them pay.

‍What are common catastrophic injuries?

‍Federal law considers any kind of permanent 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 only acutely painful, but they can also be traumatic and create 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 sometimes 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 outside 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 commonly happen in serious car accidents, slips and falls, and workplace injuries. Brain injuries that are categorized as catastrophic often mean that a victim suffers from cognitive issues, like loss of memory and ability to concentrate; physical problems, like impaired coordination and balance and loss of motor functioning; hearing problems; vision problems; and behavioral issues, like depression, anxiety, and aggression. In situations with serious brain injuries, victims might 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 function. A traumatic spinal cord injury can happen due to a sudden blow to the spine during a car crash or slip and fall. A catastrophic spinal cord injury commonly causes long-term loss of strength, feeling, and function below the site of the injury. This can cause temporary paralysis or even lifelong paraplegia or quadriplegia. In these cases, 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 several surgical procedures are also classified as catastrophic. A crushed bone or multiple fractures usually happens when force or pressure is put on a body part. Oftentimes these kinds of injuries result from being stuck in between two heavy objects in a car accident or a workplace accident. Crushed bone injuries are incredibly painful, might require several surgeries, and run the risk of long-term problems.
• Amputation, meaning the loss of a limb or an extremity, is commonly a result of a major accident. An amputation often can not be fixed and might put the person's life at risk. Amputations are less common than a lot of other catastrophic injuries, however when they do happen it usually means a lifelong 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 experience these kinds of injuries. For this reason, vision and hearing loss are categorized as catastrophic. When an individual 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 receive damages for losses you (or your loved one) have incurred as a result of the catastrophic injury.Examples of types of damages you can recover include:

• Present 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 care facility
• Lost wages and lost earning capacity to compensate catastrophic injury victims that can not return to work or pursue future employment
• Home modification expenses to make a home more accessible for someone 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 must use for tasks 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 financing for future expenses related to the injury. Adding insult to injury, insurance providers use every tactic in their playbook to protect their bottom line and avoid paying claims. Catastrophic injury claims are high-value claims that require additional resources and experienced lawyers. Experienced catastrophic injury attorneys do not only submit paperwork, they advocate for you and your loved one every step of the way. Here are some of the ways catastrophic injury attorneys assist their clients:

• Investigating a case to uncover all the facts
• Building a solid case against the opposition
• Consulting with professionals who help increase value to a claim
• Obtaining valuable witness testimony
• Negotiating with insurance companies
• Bringing a case to trial when settlement is not a solution
• Negotiating to reduce medical expenses when a top settlement offer is obtained

Catastrophic injuries devastate victims and their families physically, emotionally, and financially. Get in touch with our experienced Troy catastrophic injury attorneys to see if we can help you receive the compensation you are entitled to. If a negligent person or company causes catastrophic injuries to you or a family member, you have 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 help 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 Troy, 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.