A catastrophic injury is a severe injury to the head, spine, or brain that results in permanent disability, long-term medical problems, and/or a shortened life expectancy. These injuries are often caused by accidents, such as a car crash, a fall from a height, or an injury from a defective product. Catastrophic injuries can be life-altering, not only for the victims but also for their families who will have to provide care and support for the rest of the victim’s life.
If you or a loved one has suffered a catastrophic injury due to the negligence of another, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. You should not have to shoulder the burden of these costs alone. Our Decatur catastrophic injury lawyers at Morrison & Hughes Law can help you file a claim and guide you through the legal process. We have more than 30 years of experience and a proven track record of success. Let us help you fight for the fair recovery you deserve.
Contact us online or call 404-LAW-TEAM to schedule a free consultation with our catastrophic injury attorney in Decatur today.
Many different types of injuries may be considered catastrophic. In general, these are injuries that will have a significant and long-lasting impact on the victim’s life. They often require extensive medical treatment and ongoing care.
Some of the most commonly seen catastrophic injuries include:
Catastrophic injuries can be caused by a variety of accidents, including car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and fall accidents, premises liability incidents, defective products, medical malpractice, and nursing home abuse/negligence.
Catastrophic injuries are not just more severe versions of other personal injuries. They are a special category of injuries that are often life-altering and may require extensive ongoing care.
Some of how catastrophic injuries differ from other personal injuries include:
To obtain compensation, it’s necessary to prove that another party’s negligence caused your injury. Negligence often occurs when someone fails to exert reasonable care, leading to harm to another person. In a catastrophic injury case, proving negligence involves establishing the following elements:
As in other personal injury cases, you may be entitled to recover compensation for your damages if you were injured due to the negligence of another person, business, or entity. However, because catastrophic injuries are often so severe, the damages available in these cases are typically much higher than in other types of injury cases.
Victims of catastrophic injuries may be able to recover compensation for the following economic and non-economic damages:
Additionally, in some cases, the victim may be awarded punitive damages. Punitive damages are not meant to compensate the victim for their losses but rather to punish the at-fault party. These damages are only awarded in cases in which the at-fault party was grossly negligent, reckless, or intentionally harmful.
After suffering a catastrophic injury, you may be dealing with severe pain and suffering, mounting medical bills, and the inability to work. While you focus on your recovery, our team can handle the rest. We understand the immense physical, emotional, and financial challenges you are facing, and we are committed to helping you fight for the full, fair recovery you are owed.
When you choose our firm to represent you, you can expect the following and more:
At Morrison & Hughes, we genuinely care about our clients, and we are passionate about fighting for their rights. We have recovered millions of dollars for the injured and the wronged, and we are prepared to put our extensive experience and resources to work for you.
Call our office at 404-LAW-TEAM or fill out an online request form to request your free consultation with our Decatur catastrophic injury lawyer today.
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There is no way of knowing the accurate value of your catastrophic injury case without a thorough investigation. We can help you tabulate both the expenses you have already incurred as well as estimate the costs of future care. Our team is also prepared to quantify the more intangible non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering, that you have endured and will continue to deal with. After a careful review of your circumstances, we will walk you through what you can expect to recover.
In Georgia, the statute of limitations for personal injury lawsuits is generally two years, meaning you have two years from the date you were injured to start the legal process. You cannot recover any damages if you miss this deadline. If you were injured at work, you should report the incident and injuries to your employer, in writing, as soon as possible. Then, you will usually have up to one year from the date of injury to file a formal workers’ compensation claim.
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