Catastrophic Injuries
If you or a loved one has suffered a catastrophic injury, you are likely facing a long road of recovery and immense financial difficulties. Catastrophic injuries often require extensive medical treatment and long-term care. These are permanent, life-changing disabilities that can affect you and your entire family.
You may be unable to work for an extended period. In some cases, you may never be able to return to work while requiring long-term and costly medical care, which could lead to financial ruin.
Many catastrophic injury victims require in-home assistance in completing everyday activities and suffer emotional trauma due to the accident and how it has profoundly impacted their lives. In all of these cases, you may be eligible for financial compensation.
Atoyan Law is here to help you recover the compensation you need to move forward. Our team of catastrophic injury attorneys has the experience and skill to build a strong case on your behalf. We know how to seek maximum compensation for all you have suffered and lost and can help you get the financial security you need.
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Catastrophic Injuries in Personal Injury Cases
Catastrophic injuries refer to severe injuries that leave a lasting impact on the victim, often leading to long-term or permanent disability or disfigurement.
Legally, a catastrophic injury is defined as an injury with “direct and proximate consequences” that “permanently prevent an individual from performing any gainful work.” Such injuries typically occur due to accidents caused by negligence or malice.
Catastrophic injuries generally include the following::
Victims of catastrophic injuries often require future extensive medical treatment, rehabilitation, and lifelong care, including surgeries, physical therapies, psychological counseling – resulting in significant financial burdens and emotional distress for the victim and their loved ones. They may also need home and vehicle modifications to accommodate their disabilities.
Many types of accidents can lead to these severe injuries, such as:
Where negligence, recklessness, carelessness, or deliberate misconduct has caused your injuries, you may be eligible for compensation to cover your past and future medical expenses, pain and suffering, emotional trauma, lost wages, and lost earning capacity.
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Catastrophic injury claims are generally more complicated than those involving lesser injuries for several reasons.
The long-term or permanent effects they have on your life make it more challenging to assess the full extent of the damages. The medical costs associated with them can be astronomical and must be accurately estimated and factored, as will the loss of earning capacity. Quantifying the immense suffering experienced in monetary terms can also be challenging.
Given the high stakes, insurance companies often fight tooth and nail to reduce the payout in catastrophic injury cases. They may dispute the cause of the injury, the severity of the injury, or the necessity of specific medical treatments. This can make the legal process more complex and drawn out.
For all these reasons, you need a tenacious attorney who will fight to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve. At Atoyan Law, we can meticulously investigate the accident, gather and preserve necessary evidence, hire expert witnesses, negotiate with insurance companies, and, if necessary, represent you in court to secure the compensation you need to address these severe injuries fully.
Countless clients in Los Angeles, Glendale, Pasadena, and Santa Clarita have trusted us for the advocacy and care needed to secure justice. We urge you to find out more about how we can help you by contacting us as soon as possible.
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After a catastrophic accident, prioritize your safety and seek immediate medical attention. If possible, document the scene with photos and notes, and gather contact information from witnesses. Do not discuss the accident with anyone except the police and your medical providers. Finally, contact Los Angeles catastrophic injury attorney near you at Atoyan Law: +1 (213) 807 0077 - as soon as possible to protect your rights.
If you've suffered a severe injury that has resulted in permanent damage, disability, or disfigurement, you may have a catastrophic injury case. Consult with an experienced catastrophic injury attorney at Atoyan Law to determine the strength of your case and potential compensation.
In a catastrophic injury case, you may be able to recover damages for medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, pain and suffering, and other related expenses. Additionally, you may be able to recover punitive damages if the at-fault party was grossly negligent.
Yes, even if you were partially at fault for the accident, you may still be able to recover damages. California uses a comparative negligence system, which means that your damages will be reduced by the percentage of fault attributed to you. An experienced catastrophic injury attorney can help you navigate this complex issue.
The length of time it takes to resolve a catastrophic injury case can vary significantly depending on the complexity of the case, the severity of the injuries, and the willingness of the at-fault party to settle. Some cases may settle within a few months, while others may take several years to resolve. An experienced catastrophic injury attorney at Atoyan Law can provide guidance on the expected timeline for your case.
