Catastrophic Injury Lawyers in the Antelope Valley

Fighting For Those Who Have Suffered From Serious Injuries in California

At Accident Attorneys, we understand the impact catastrophic injuries have, not only on victims but on their families as well. Catastrophic injuries are completely life-altering, often requiring extensive treatment and ongoing medical care.

The lifetime cost of such injuries is often exorbitant, resulting in severe financial strain for most victims and their loved ones.

We believe that you should not have to suffer the consequences of someone else’s negligence on your own. With over 75 years of combined experience and a proven track record of success, our attorneys are prepared to advocate tirelessly for you.

Call Accident Attorneys at (661) 261-4929 or submit a free case evaluation form today with our Antelope Valley catastrophic injury attorney. 

What Qualifies as a Catastrophic Injury

When an injury affects the victim’s life in a severe and long-lasting way, that injury is generally considered to be “catastrophic” in nature. There is no set legal definition of a “catastrophic injury,” but some injuries typically always have catastrophic effects on both victims and their loved ones.

These injuries include:

• Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
• Spinal cord injuries
• Paralysis
• Amputation
• Vision loss
• Hearing loss
• Severe burns
• Fractures/broken bones
• Internal organ/tissue damage

That being said, any severe bodily injury that affects the victim’s ability to return to his or her normal, pre-accident life can be considered catastrophic. These types of injuries are often the result of car accidents or truck accidents, but remember, neglected property and dangerous products may also lead to these severe injuries.

Common Causes of Catastrophic Injuries

Common causes may include the following:

• Motor Vehicle Accidents: High-speed crashes or accidents involving large vehicles, such as semi-trucks, can result in severe trauma, including brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and multiple fractures. Distracted driving, speeding, and impaired driving are very frequent contributors to these types of accidents.
• Workplace Accidents: Construction sites, factories, and other hazardous work environments often present significant worker risks. Falls from heights, machinery malfunctions, and exposure to harmful substances can lead to life-altering injuries. In some cases, these accidents result from employer negligence or failure to adhere to safety regulations.
• Slip and Fall Accidents: Slip and fall accidents can cause catastrophic injuries, particularly in older adults. These accidents often occur in unsafe conditions, such as wet floors, uneven surfaces, or poorly lit areas. Property owners have a responsibility to keep safe premises, and failure to do so can lead to devastating injuries like head trauma or spinal cord damage.
• Medical Malpractice: When healthcare professionals fail to supply an acceptable standard of care, patients could suffer catastrophic injuries. Surgical errors, misdiagnoses, and medication mistakes can lead to permanent disabilities, severe infections, or even death. The healthcare provider may be held accountable for their negligence in these cases.
• Defective Products: When they fail to function as intended, defective products, such as malfunctioning vehicles, unsafe machinery, or faulty medical devices, can cause catastrophic injuries. Manufacturers, designers, and distributors of these products can be held accountable for injuries caused by their negligence or failure to ensure product safety.
• Sports and Recreational Activities: High-impact sports or dangerous recreational activities could sometimes result in catastrophic injuries. In some cases, equipment failure or unsafe conditions can contribute to the injury.
• Assault and Violent Acts: Acts of violence, like physical assaults or shootings, can result in severe, life-threatening injuries. Victims of violent crimes may suffer long-term physical and emotional damage. In some instances, civil claims can be filed against the responsible party or entities that failed to provide adequate security.

Compensation for the Costs of a Catastrophic Injury

If you have suffered a severe injury, your life will most likely never be the same again. Catastrophic injuries such as spinal cord injuries, severed limbs, traumatic brain injuries, and burn injuries often require extensive emergency medical treatment, surgery, many weeks or months of hospitalization, and a long and difficult period of physical therapy and rehabilitation.

They may necessitate ongoing medical treatment and nursing care, prescription drugs and equipment such as a wheelchair or ventilator. The injured individual may need to make modifications to his or her home and vehicle, such as a ramp for the front door and a stair lift to make it possible to travel between the first and second floor of the home.

These expenses can be staggering. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that the average spinal cord injury victim can expect to pay between $15,000 and $30,000 per year in medical costs and up to $3 million over the course of a lifetime.

In addition to medical expenses, a catastrophic injury will very often result in some type of partial or total disability that prevents the accident victim from being able to work and earn an income to support his or her family.

When this is the case, the injured party will require financial compensation to replace his or her lost income in the present, as well as for reduced future earning power. In addition to economic damages, a catastrophic injury claim can include compensation for pain, suffering, and emotional distress.

At Accident Attorneys, we help catastrophic injury victims seek compensation for all of their damages, including but not limited to:

• Emergency medical treatment
• Ongoing treatment and rehabilitative care
• Prescription medication costs
• Medical equipment costs
• Expenses associated with home modifications
• Caregiver costs
• Lost wages/income, current and future
• Lost earning capacity/disability
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional trauma and distress
• Loss of quality of life

Contact Our Antelope Valley Catastrophic Injury Attorney Today

You simply should not have to pay the price for the other person's negligence. No amount of money will ever undo what has happened to you, but we want to help you claim financial compensation and secure justice so that you can more easily move on in your life.

Contact us for a free case evaluation so that our catastrophic injury lawyers in the Antelope Valley can review the circumstances of your accident and determine how much your claim for damages may be worth. Call (661) 261-4929.