Catastrophic bodily injuries go beyond the general type of injury that people commonly receive as a result of an accident. These injuries can leave you permanently disabled, living in excruciating pain, and unable to live your life independently. In addition to the physical and emotional loss that comes with a catastrophic injury, there is often significant financial loss associated with medical costs and lost wages. The sad truth is that many people suffer from catastrophic bodily injuries as a result of an accident caused by another party’s negligence.
At Live Oak Injury Law Group, we are dedicated to serving you to resolve your personal injury claim with a maximum recovery at a reasonable cost. If you or a loved one has suffered a catastrophic bodily injury as the result of an accident, speak with a skilled personal injury attorney today. To learn more, read below, and schedule a free consultation.
A catastrophic bodily injury is a term used to describe an injury that is so severe that it impacts the individual for the rest of their life. This could be due to permanent disfigurement, a lifelong disability, or other consequences that result in the inability to live happily and independently. Catastrophic injuries often leave individuals incapable of working and creates a negative impact on their income for the rest of their lives.
Additionally, a catastrophic bodily injury is more likely to impact the victim’s family and close circle who may have to take time off work to be caregivers. It could also result in costs to the family such as physical therapy, special education for their children, live-in care, etc. Lastly, catastrophic bodily injuries often have a severe emotional impact on the victim. They could suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and other forms of emotional distress as a result of their injury.
As mentioned above, catastrophic bodily injuries are permanent, lifelong injuries that impact victims. Below, we’ve listed some examples of these injuries:
In order to prove your catastrophic personal injury claim, you often have to consider something called negligence. So, what is negligence? Negligence is when a party (usually an individual or some kind of entity) has a responsibility to care for the safety and wellbeing of others that they fail to carry out. When proving negligence, there are several factors that you must prove. Below, we’ve described these factors:
In the case of catastrophic bodily injuries, they are often the result of an accident due to another party’s negligence. Because of the severity of the consequences of these injuries, you should prioritize filing a personal injury claim so that you do not suffer alone.
If you’ve suffered a catastrophic bodily injury, the at fault party should be held accountable for their negligent behavior. At Live Oak Injury Law Group, we know how stressful and scary it can be to suffer a severe personal injury. We are committed to getting you the maximum recovery you are entitled to under the law. Don’t hesitate to reach out and schedule a consultation with a skilled personal injury attorney from Live Oak Injury Law Group.
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