Catastrophic Injury Claims
Catastrophic injuries can affect medical care, work, housing, mobility, family responsibilities, and long-term financial needs.
Key Issues
- Traumatic brain injury
- Spinal cord injury and paralysis
- Severe burns and disfigurement
- Amputation
- Permanent disability
- Life-care and future economic needs
The Case Must Account for the Future
Catastrophic-injury claims should address not only immediate medical expenses but also future care, rehabilitation, assistive equipment, housing or transportation changes, lost earning capacity, and the long-term effect on the injured person and family.
Experts May Be Important
Depending on the injury, a serious case may involve treating physicians, rehabilitation specialists, life-care planners, vocational experts, economists, engineers, or other professionals needed to explain future needs and causation.
