Catastrophic Injury Claims

Common causes of catastrophic injuries

• Traumatic brain injury
• Spinal cord injury and paralysis
• Amputation and loss of limb use
• Severe burns and disfigurement
• Multiple trauma from high-speed collisions

What to do after this kind of injury

1. 1Get medical attention and follow the treatment plan your provider recommends.
2. 2Report the incident and ask for a copy of any report that was created.
3. 3Photograph the scene, your injuries, and anything that contributed to what happened.
4. 4Save bills, receipts, work absence records, and the names of any witnesses.
5. 5Be careful with recorded statements or quick settlement offers from an insurer.
6. 6Have your claim reviewed before your state's filing deadline passes.

Compensation that may be available

• Lifetime medical care and in-home nursing
• Assistive devices, prosthetics, and home modification
• Full loss of earning capacity
• Pain, suffering, and permanent disability
• Loss of consortium for a spouse or family

Frequently asked questions

How long do I have to file?

Deadlines are set by each state and can be as short as one year, with even shorter notice requirements when a government entity is involved. Having your claim reviewed early protects your options.

What does it cost to talk to an attorney?

Consultations through our network are free, and personal injury attorneys generally work on contingency, so you owe attorney fees only if they recover for you.