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Catastrophic Injuries

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What is a Catastrophic Injury?

A catastrophic injury is a physical injury or illness that is regarded as extreme or particularly serious, has a considerable impact on the victim of the injury or illness and needs a considerable amount of medical treatment. Catastrophic injuries may not always be permanent, but take months or years to heal. In some cases, the full extent of the injuries may not be known for a long amount of time. The effects of such injuries may be long lasting, both physically and emotionally. A catastrophic injury or illness usually occurs suddenly and without warning. Injuries that are considered catastrophic, due to the enormous impact they have on the lives of the individuals who experience them.  The types of catastrophic injuries are wide ranging. Some examples of such injuries are extensive burns, loss of a limb, severe brain injuries, spinal cord injuries or injuries causing paralysis. These injuries may affect many body systems, such as the central nervous system, gastrointestinal, urinary, respiratory, circulatory, excretory, reproductive and others.  Catastrophic injury settlements seek to compensate victims for this lifelong disability.

After a catastrophic injury, the injured person and their family are faced with a number of serious issues requiring qualified, professional advice. Some of the most important questions asked by the injured person and their families are:

    * How will past medical bills or the cost of future medical care be paid?
    * How will the family bills be paid?
    * Was the injury caused by the negligence of some other person or entity?
    * Whether or not a Personal Injury claim seeking compensation should be pursued.

We are a leading law firm in the areas of catastrophic personal-injury litigation arising from: