A devastating injury can leave the victim with traumatic brain Injuries or head injuries, eye injuries, loss of hearing, amputations, severe degree burns, spinal cord injuries, paralysis and various other forms of extreme neurological disorders. Catastrophic injuries are those injuries which leave lasting, serious damages to the victim. Catastrophic are a devastating happening and are often permanent. These injuries place a significant amount of stress on victim’s family because they might need constant supervision as well as assistance for the remainders of their lives not to mention the lifetime of medical bills and rehabilitation. And even though in some cases, people do recover from catastrophic injuries, there might be a possibility of long-term pain and suffering all through the healing process.
Causes of Catastrophic Injuries
There are various circumstances which can bring about catastrophic injuries and are considered such because of the massive impact they tend to have on the lives of those who have gone through these.
Most these injuries caused by severe car crashes, industrial accidents, accidents at home, or an injury at some amusement park etc.
Often people are left with lifelong disabilities only because they had to suffer at the hands of somebody else’s negligence, carelessness or misconduct. In these cases, catastrophic injury lawyers seek to compensate victims so that they get some aid which will support them financially regarding the loss, damages, and suffering they endured. Catastrophic lawyers at Percy Martinez (P.A) Miami, are backed by credentials and impressive record. With skilled and experienced legal team who provides personal injury services, you or whoever that has been a victim of a catastrophic injury can rest and focus on his/her recovery.
Listed below are few most common injuries that are catastrophic:
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)
Huge financial obstacles need to be overcome, but the victim’s families suffer great emotional pain as we. Our lawyers will make every effort so that you could secure compensation.
Spinal Cord Injuries
When a catastrophic injury leads to injury of your spinal cord, it results in a significant disability or some paralysis. Our catastrophic injury lawyers are compassionate and understand well the life-altering changes an injury may bring so they put together all their resources and efforts to get you compensation covering all the medical expenses as well as lost wages.
Burn Injuries
In majority of cases, a person who came victim to a catastrophic burning accident needs continuous medical care and help which will leave him unable to do his job or go to work. Adding to this, the physical and emotional agony, a disfigurement that results from a burn injury further complicate the situation and fate of the victim. Seeking legal help in such circumstances is vital to get support as treatments are expensive.
Amputations
The outcomes of limb amputation are permanent and cannot be reversed. And even with the advent of modern prosthetics, the profound impact on the confidence, mobility, and quality of life of the victim and independence are enormous.
Our Efficient amputation lawyers in Miami see to the fact that the family and victim do not have to face a financial burden.
Wrongful Death
If someone close to you recently died in an accident, we understand how crucial, mentally and emotionally agonizing that period is for you which tends to make you numb not knowing what to do. Lawyers at Percy and Martinez (P.A.) will help in with such a time with legal counsel as well as the compassion that you need.
Catastrophic injuries if hurt the head or brain result in loss or sight or hearing, motor skill issues or reduced cognitive functions. Severe damage to the internal organs such as heart, kidney or lungs can be incredibly devastating. If neck or spinal cord is damaged, it could lead to partial or total paralysis. In a case of an atrocious accident, arms, hands, fingers, legs, feet or toes could be broken or need to be amputated.
If you suffered a significant injury or someone you know, do not delay it by waiting for your insurance company for the dictation of care level. Call at Percy Martinez (305) 529-0001 so that we can do all that we can to ascertain that you are made available the best resources for rehabilitation extended medical care, attendant care, and other expenses.
The Law for Catastrophic Injury
Due to the massive financial implications and complication which a catastrophic injury brings along with it as one of the consequences, the most important aspect of catastrophic injury claim happens to be the determining of the value of a claim of such sort.
A qualified and adept catastrophic lawyer at Percy Martinez P.A
Miami can aid you in the recovery of compensation for the damages you or someone close to you has suffered which include lost wages, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, physical pain and suffering as well as the lost future wages, medical bills and permanent disability.
When a family member or a friend suffers a catastrophic injury, it is imperative that an investigator starts with the studies of surroundings and the circumstances of the accident right away. The experienced and diligent Miami personal injury lawyers at Percy Martinez (P.A) will get started. We will investigate immediately and gather all the essential information possible from the accident. This will include but not limited to speaking with the eye witnesses, visiting the site of injury and learning all about the condition of the victims from the medical attendees and doctors which were involved in helping the victim after the accident. We take pride in having the financial resources needed to hire the best of the field who will investigate the event and the scene as well. And if necessary, they can take your case to trial as well.
Types of Compensation
If you or someone close to you has been catastrophically injured, you might be eligible to pursue three types of benefits.
Economic Damages
These are the damages which are awarded to the injury so that they are enabled to cover the financial losses they had to endure as a result of the accident.
Non-Economic Damages
The non-economic damages are to compensate for the pain and suffering from the victim as well as losing the quality and enjoyment from their life. When the result of a catastrophic injury is wrongful death; the non-economic damages might also take account of the loss of both financial and emotional support, loss of companionship and more.
Contact Us
A competent attorney of catastrophic injuries in Miami can help you in seeking compensation for the pain and loss you had to bear because of their negligence. It will lessen the financial burden of treatments and medical bills as well. Our experienced and learned lawyers at Percy Martinez P.A are available to guide you through the legal aspects of the injury you suffered as well as in all the areas of construction defect litigation in Miami. We shall offer you legal guidance and counsel so that you can take the best decision. Call at Percy Martinez P.A now at (305) 529-0001 to know more about your rights and the legal services that we offer.