Dealing with Catastrophic Injuries
A catastrophic injury can be
difficult to legally define as there are many different types of catastrophic
injuries. In its most general definition, a catastrophic injury is a very
serious injury that significantly impacts a victim’s quality of life. As a
result, a catastrophic injury will often create significant physical issues as
well as mental issues as the victim struggles to cope with the injury, as well
as life going forward.
A catastrophic injury lawyer can provide professional
assistance in getting the injury properly diagnosed and pursuing the help
needed to cope with the injury.
For most people, coping with a
catastrophic injury will be the most difficult thing they will ever have to do.
These injuries include impairments such as:
- Spinal cord injuries including paraplegia and
quadriplegia
- Total and permanent loss of the use of limbs due
to amputation or impairment
- Traumatic brain injuries that results in
significant impairment as measured by the Glasgow Coma Scale or Glasgow Outcome
Scale
- Complete loss of vision in both eyes
As you can imagine, these
injuries provide extreme physical obstacles and additional costs for medical
care for the victims. There are also mental issues such as pain and suffering
as well as coping with the limitations of the injury. One of the major
psychological obstacles that victims often struggle with is how they were
before the injury compared to how they are after the injury. It can be very
difficult coming to terms with these severe changes.
How Catastrophic Injury Lawyers Can Help
Having a catastrophic injury
properly diagnosed can be extremely difficult. Due to the increased insurance
benefits that these victims are entitled to, insurance companies often
challenge the diagnosis, they require complex paperwork and make it extra
difficult to qualify for catastrophic injury benefits.
In the event that you or someone
you love is dealing with the aftermath of a catastrophic injury, the last thing
you need to face is the challenge of
jumping through a seemingly never-ending series of hoops to get the help needed
and move on with your life. An experienced and respected catastrophic injury
lawyer will be able to help you access the help you need while also working on
your behalf to simplify the process of pursuing a catastrophic injury claim.
Personal injury lawyers will be
able to understand all of the unique challenges that catastrophic injuries
present. They may be able to expedite the process of accessing medical
professionals (including doctors and specialists) with the medical expertise to
properly diagnose catastrophic injuries and they have the experience necessary
to complete complex medical/legal forms such as the Application
for Determination of Catastrophic Impairment.
Sokoloff Lawyers
Sokoloff
Lawyers is a reputable multi-ethnic personal injury law firm with a team of
highly experienced lawyers and a proven history of helping clients, including
those with catastrophic injury claims. Sokoloff Lawyers understands how
insurance companies work and has the experience necessary to negotiate
successful settlements for clients. In the event that a fair settlement cannot
be reached, the team is able to take your case to court and fight for your
compensation.
Catastrophic
injuries are often devastating and so you will need an experienced personal
injury lawyer on your side; take the first step towards receiving all of the
assistance you need by speaking to a catastrophic injury lawyer at Sokoloff
Lawyers today.