What is a catastrophic injury?
It is more than an accident or an incident, but rather the kind of tragic injury that changes your life permanently. A catastrophic injury changes the life of your loved ones; the life of your spouse, your children, your parents, your siblings your animal companions and often even your friends. While some injuries require some trips to the doctor, lost time from work and other regular activities and even surgeries, a catastrophic injury is so much more. It changes your world and wreaks havoc on your finances, your career and your activities of enjoyment and even daily living.
The Law Office of Lisa S. Fine, P.C. can provide a compassionate and experienced approach to assisting you with your catastrophic injury. We will counsel you on the best avenues for payment of your medical bills, collection of lost wages and, the Law Office of Lisa S. Fine, PC, will direct you to the proper resources you may need for benefits to assist you as you recover, or in the event that full recovery is not possible-This is a catastrophic injury.
What incidents can lead to a a catastrophic injury?
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Pedestrian knockowns
- Lead paint poisoning
- Agricultural and farm equipment accidents
- Nursing home neglect and nursing home abuse cases.
- Traumatic brain injury cases.
- Wrongful death cases.
- Elevator accidents
A catastrophic injury can change your life forever, but the right personal injury attorney can help you find peace and closure.
The attorneys at the Law Office of Lisa S. These serious accidents can involve traumatic brain injuries, brain damage, paralysis, permanent nerve damage, spinal cord injuries, amputations, scars, disfigurement, severe burns, eye injuries, loss of fetus, vision loss, hearing loss, organ loss, internal injuries, multiple fractures, or even death.
Unfortunately, in many instances, these catastrophic injuries require ongoing medical and sometimes palliative care on an ongoing basis. Oftentimes catastrophic injuries can result in lifelong disabilities.
Catastrophic injuries can have harsh repercussions:
- You may not be able to return to work for an extended period of time or forever.
- You may not be able to become gainfully employed at all.
- You may not be able to continue to financially support your family or yourself.
- You may need assistance with your activities of daily living.
Your may have ongoing medical bills and costs.- You may have trouble continuing to be a companion to your spouse, a parent to your children, a caretaker to your parent or animal companions.
- You may not be able to enjoy your former interests and hobbies, such as playing the piano, riding a bike, or reading a book.
- You may continue to suffer emotionally or psychologically from the trauma of your accident.
The redress we can assist you with is compensatory damages-money damages to help compensate you for your pain and suffering. We can also assist you with payment for your medical bills, professional care, lost wages and disability if necessary, as well as directing you to the proper channels and insurance coverages to assist you with your needs and that of your family during these trying times. Our network of referrals are responsive and helpful and we strive to achieve a holistic approach to your catastrophic injury case.
Although we cannot undo the past, we can help you move forward toward recovering compensation for what has happened to your life. Contact the Law Office of Lisa S. Fine, P.C. for a free online consultation to see if you can seek compensation for your catastrophic injury.