Oakland Catastrophic Injury Attorneys

What Are the Common Types of Catastrophic Injuries?

As previously stated, there is no true definition of a catastrophic injury; any injury that causes considerable challenges and hardships for the victim can be considered catastrophic. That being said, some types of injuries are more likely to have debilitating effects. These injuries are almost always classified as catastrophic in nature.

Catastrophic, permanent injury examples include:

• Traumatic Brain Injuries: Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) range from relatively mild injuries, like concussions, to severe injuries resulting in permanent brain damage. TBIs often result from serious car and motor vehicle accidents, as well as slip and falls, sports accidents, work-related accidents, and other traumatic events.
• Spinal Cord Injuries: Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are another very serious type of injury. Depending on the location and severity of the injury, a victim may experience partial paralysis (paraplegia) or total paralysis (quadriplegia/tetraplegia). Even if they do retain some movement, functioning, and sensation, they are likely to face numerous challenges moving forward. The most common causes of SCIs include motor vehicle accidents, sports injuries, falls, and acts of violence.
• Amputation: Whether accidental or the result of another injury, amputation is nearly always a catastrophic injury. The loss of a limb permanently alters the victim’s life and often results in extensive medical treatment, costly prosthetics and other assistive devices, home modifications, loss of employment/wages, and immense emotional trauma.
• Burn Injuries: Second- and third-degrees are generally considered catastrophic due to their incredibly harmful nature. Depending on the location and severity of the burns, both the upper and lower layers of skin may be affected, as well as the surrounding bone and tissue. Victims require emergency medical attention and extensive ongoing care, including skin-grafting and other surgeries.

Additional Injuries That Can Be Considered Catastrophic

The following can also be considered catastrophic depending on the severity:

• Fractures/broken bones
• Head injuries
• Back and shoulder injuries
• Repetitive motion injuries
• Foot and ankle injuries
• And many other types of injuries can all be catastrophic in nature

Consult with a qualified Oakland catastrophic injury attorney to find out if your specific case could be considered to be catastrophic.

Why You Need a Catastrophic Injury Lawyer

At first glance, catastrophic injury cases may seem nearly identical to other types of personal injury claims. After all, both involve bodily injury and similar economic and non-economic damages. However, the severity of catastrophic injuries makes it absolutely essential that you work with an attorney who is experienced in handling these types of claims.

Catastrophic injury victims are far more likely to experience far greater damages and losses than victims of less-severe injuries. Often, catastrophic injury victims will require lifelong treatment and care. They may never be able to earn the same wages they once did; they may even be unable to earn a living to support themselves and their families at all.

The true cost of a catastrophic injury over the course of the victim’s lifetime can easily exceed hundreds of thousands—if not millions—of dollars. At Pacific Workers', The Lawyers for Injured Workers our Oakland catastrophic injury lawyers understand the importance of investigating the full extent of your current damages and evaluating your likely future losses.

When building these types of claims, we take into account the full picture and seek recoveries designed to compensate our clients for all of their current and future damages.

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With more than 130 years of collective experience and over a 98% success rate in cases we’ve handled, our firm is ready to fight zealously for you. When you choose Pacific Workers', The Lawyers for Injured Workers, you don’t just get one attorney; you get an entire team of dedicated legal professionals who are committed to seeking the recovery you need and the justice you deserve.

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