Some accidents result in minor scrapes and bruises. Others have lifelong consequences. At Feagans Law Group P.C., our law firm works closely with accident victims who’ve suffered catastrophic injuries. We relentlessly pursue justice and financial accountability following car accidents, defective product accidents, and other incidents involving others’ careless behavior. We are committed to helping our clients obtain the best possible outcome. Call us today at (630) 940-2093 to arrange a free consultation to learn more about how we can help with your legal claim.
What Is a Catastrophic Injury?
A catastrophic injury is one that causes long-term or permanent damage, often significantly impacting the victim and their family. Catastrophic injuries can cause permanent disabilities that prevent you from ever working again or that can otherwise significantly impair your quality of life. Common examples of catastrophic injuries include:
- Spinal cord injuries (SCI)
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
- Amputations
- Internal organ damage
- Severe burns
- Blindness
- Deafness
Catastrophic injuries can affect mobility, cognitive ability, and personal relationships. Many require extensive medical treatment that causes additional financial hardships. By holding the negligent person or entity responsible for your accident, you may be able to recover financial compensation to help pay for these unexpected costs.
Common Causes of Catastrophic Injuries
Catastrophic injuries often involve someone else’s negligence. Leading causes of these injuries include:
- Car accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Trucking accidents
- Slips and falls
- Workplace accidents
- Construction accidents
- Medical malpractice
- Defective product accidents
If someone else was to blame for your injuries, you may be able to pursue a legal claim against them.
Damages You Can Recover in a Personal Injury Claim
Catastrophic injuries can significantly impact you and your family physically, emotionally, and financially. If someone else’s negligence was responsible for your injuries, it’s a gross injustice for you to have to pay for the consequences.
Medical expenses following a catastrophic injury can be extensive and may involve:
- Ambulance charges
- X-rays
- MRIs
- Other diagnostic tests
- Hospitalization
- Surgeries
- Home healthcare
- Prescription medication
- Physical therapy
- Rehabilitation
- Specialist visits
- Follow-up care
- Medical devices
Additionally, victims may be unable to work and earn a living. Just as medical bills are piling up, accident victims are cut off from being able to afford them.
Catastrophic injuries can also cause psychological trauma, requiring mental health counseling and causing painful flashbacks. Physical pain can also be unbearable.
You can pursue fair compensation for the damages you’ve suffered as a result of the catastrophic incident for these losses, including:
- Past and future medical bills
- Rehabilitative care
- Lost wages
- Reduced earning capacity
- Property damage
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Loss of enjoyment of life
You’ve suffered enough already. You should not have to endure an insurance company trying to prevent you from recovering fair compensation just to protect its bottom line. Our dedicated Geneva personal injury lawyers can protect your rights and fight for maximum compensation that accounts for the ordeal you’ve gone through.
Contact Feagans Law Group PC for Dedicated Legal Advocacy
If you suffered a catastrophic injury due to someone else’s negligence, Feagans Law Group P.C. can demand the justice you deserve. Call us today to take advantage of a free consultation.