Some personal injuries are so severe that they change your life forever. And coping with them is anything but easy.
Catastrophic injury claims are never simple. They’re high-stakes cases involving long-term medical care, complex liability, and avoidant insurance companies. Receiving fair compensation is key to your recovery. The best catastrophic injury lawyer shapes the outcome of your case.
What is a Catastrophic Injury?
Severe injuries affect your body, mobility, or quality of life. But the repercussions extend far beyond the physical. Recovery is an uphill battle physically, mentally, and financially.
Catastrophic injuries include:
- Long-term or permanent disability
- Disfigurement or severe scarring
- Loss of bodily functions
- Limited mobility
- Unable to work
- Loss of household income
And while the physical trauma alone is overwhelming, these injuries often trigger serious emotional and psychological effects. Depression, anxiety, and chronic pain are all common among survivors.
Non-economic damages like mental anguish are also harder to calculate. But they’re real, and a skilled attorney can fight for their full value.
The Types of Catastrophic Injuries
The United States experienced an estimated 26.2 million emergency room visits in 2022. Different injuries; same reality. They all require intensive or long-term medical care. In the past 24 years, our law firm has handled catastrophic injury claims with these injuries:
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI), or other severe head injuries
- Broken bones
- Third-degree burns
- Spinal cord injuries
- Scarring or disfigurement
- Disabilities, whether permanent or temporary
- Vision or hearing damage
- Loss of bodily functions
- Loss of limbs
If you’re unsure that your injury is severe enough for a claim, contact our team. Your first consultation is always free.
When You Should Hire a Catastrophic Injury Lawyer
Life-altering injuries occur everywhere, including the road and the workplace. When the worst happens, you need a legal team you can trust. Here’s when you need an attorney involved:
1. Your injuries are long-term or life-threatening
These cases require expert testimony, medical projections, and detailed finance records. Don’t take on the insurance company alone and expect a fair result.
2. Liability is disputed
Negligent parties rarely admit fault. An attorney advocates for your story, your evidence, and your future.
3. You want your case resolved quickly
Personal injury claims don’t abide by timelines. Insurance companies don’t want to pay. However, an experienced attorney can push your claim forward.
Receiving Compensation in a Personal Injury Claim
If you’ve suffered a serious injury, you may be eligible for compensation. Your attorney will calculate these losses on your behalf. They know how to argue for maximum compensation for you and your future. Your personal injury lawsuit could include compensation for:
- Medical bills
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Wrongful death damages
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Property damage
- Punitive damages
Most survivors don’t know they’re entitled to these damages. Insurance companies rely on that. A good attorney makes sure they don’t succeed.
Our Catastrophic Injury Law Firm is Ready to Fight for You
Catastrophic injuries are life-changing for survivors like you, but you don’t have to carry this burden alone.
We’ve recovered more than $2 billion in lawsuits involving severe injuries. If you’re searching for an attorney to represent you, Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys is the right place. We will fight for you to get your maximum compensation.
Schedule a free case evaluation for your catastrophic injury today.
