Burbank Catastrophic Accident Attorneys

Did You Suffer Catastrophic Injuries in an Accident?

Simple accidents occur every day. Sometimes the outcomes aren't that simple, though. People may 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 someone else's car. Simple accidents aren't a big concern as long as individuals leave 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-lasting medical care, ongoing medical expenses, lost wages, and unexpected disabilities. When someone else causes or contributes to your injury, that individual should pay for your damages. Unfortunately, negligent people or entities don't always step up and take responsibility for their actions. Therefore, it's up to you and a Burbank catastrophic injury attorney to do what's necessary to make them pay.

What are common catastrophic injuries?

Federal law considers any long-lasting injury preventing an individual from working as catastrophic. Yet, some injuries happen more than others. Some common types of catastrophic injuries include:

• Severe burns are not only really 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 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 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 classified as catastrophic often mean that a victim suffers from 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 might experience a coma, a vegetative state, or death.
• Spinal cord injuries can be catastrophic because of how essential the spine is to the human body's function. 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 permanent 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 get back some movement and independence.
• Major orthopedic injuries such as crushed bones and fractures requiring multiple surgical procedures are also classified as catastrophic. A crushed bone or multiple fractures most often occurs when force or pressure is put on a body part. Often times these types of injuries result from being caught between two heavy objects in a car crash or a workplace accident. Crushed bone injuries are extremely painful, may require multiple surgeries, and also run the risk of long-lasting problems.
• Amputation, meaning the loss of a limb or an extremity, is commonly a result of a serious 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, but when they do occur it typically 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 who suffer these kinds of injuries. Therefore, vision and hearing loss are classified as catastrophic. When an individual no longer has the ability to hear or see, they face a lifetime of hardship, financial difficulties, pain and suffering, lost income potential, and independence.

What kinds 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:

• Present and future estimated medical treatment expenses, 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 go back to work or pursue future employment
• Home modification expenses to make a home more accessible for an individual with a catastrophic injury by adding things like wheelchair ramps, handrails, and creating a main floor living area for those who can not use stairs
• Costs for replacement services a household has to 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 lawyer help my claim?

Catastrophic injuries are life-altering events that leave victims financially devastated. Recovering damages for catastrophic injuries is more than receiving compensation for negligence, it is an essential source of financing for future expenses related to the injury. Adding insult to injury, insurance companies use every tactic in their playbook to protect their bottom line and avoid paying claims.

Catastrophic injury claims are high-value claims that need additional resources and skilled lawyers. 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 lawyers help their clients include:

• Investigating a case to identify all the facts
• Creating a solid case against the opposition
• Consulting with professionals that help increase value to a claim
• Obtaining valuable witness testimony
• Negotiating with insurance companies
• Bringing a case to court when settlement is not an option
• Negotiating to lower medical expenses once a top settlement offer is obtained

Catastrophic injuries devastate victims and their families physically, psychologically, and economically. Get in touch with our skilled Burbank catastrophic injury attorneys to see if we can help you receive 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 Drake Law Firm, we constantly fight hard to recover damages for our clients, and we 'd like to determine if we can assist you.

At Drake Law Firm, we've assisted numerous personal injury clients to get the compensation they require to recover. We won't let you accept unfair treatment from other law firms and we will defend you from beginning to end. If you need help with a Catastrophic Accident in Burbank, California, give us a call at (844) 513-7253 for a FREE consultation or visit our website at DrakeLawGroup.com to get started on your case today!