Legal Options After A Catastrophic Injury
A catastrophic injury is defined as any injury to the brain, spine or spinal cord. These are critical areas of the body that control functions and sensation in all other parts. A skull or spine fracture may also be considered to be a catastrophic injury.
Because these are such critical areas of the body, catastrophic injuries can cause victims to suffer permanent disabilities. Catastrophic injuries can be fatal. In some cases, victims do not suffer permanent disabilities and in others, victims recover some sensation or ability in affected areas through surgery and physical therapy. But quick action is critical to a catastrophic injury victim’s survival. If you are involved in an accident in Neenah and you or another involved party needs emergency medical attention, get to an emergency room right away. ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah has an emergency room that can provide critical, lifesaving care. After you have received the care you need, consider filing a personal injury claim to recover compensation for your damages.
What Causes Catastrophic Injuries?
You can suffer a catastrophic injury from any of the following types of accident:
- Car, truck, motorcycle and bicycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Slip-and-fall accidents
- Accidents involving large machinery or other objects
- Attacks by animals or other human beings
Seeking Compensation For Damages
If you are injured in an accident caused by another party’s negligence, you can seek compensation for the following damages through a personal injury claim:
- Your medical bills
- Your lost wages
- Your miscellaneous expenses like your need for a mobility aid while you recover or your need for psychological counseling to overcome the trauma of the injury
When a catastrophic injury permanently disables a victim, his or her damages can increase exponentially. He or she may never be able to work again or might need to have an in-home caretaker. To gain a full understanding of the true value of your damages, work with a lawyer who has experience handling catastrophic injury claims. He or she will draw upon his or her professional network to consult with health care providers who work with disabled populations to provide expert testimonies to support your claim. As a catastrophic injury victim, your case is not like other personal injury claims. Do not allow it to be treated as such and do not accept a settlement offer for less money than you need.
Work With One Of Our Lawyers
If you have suffered a catastrophic injury in any type of accident, you could be facing a lifetime of disability and an inability to earn a living. Do not allow yourself to suffer financially because another party’s negligence injured you so dramatically. File a personal injury claim with the aid of a lawyer who has specific experience representing clients suffering from catastrophic injuries to seek the compensation you need for your damages. Contact our team of experienced personal injury lawyers in Appleton, Wisconsin, at Hammett, Bellin & Oswald, LLC, today. Contact our team online or call 920-202-8872.