What To Do When You Have Been Catastrophically Injured in An Accident
If you or a loved one has been through an accident or incident caused by another party and experienced serious and/or catastrophic injury with long-term, life-altering consequences, you could be entitled to coverage. Compensation for personal injuries includes medical costs, lost wages and earnings potential, and other damages. You need to prove that another party was the cause of the incident that led to your injuries, then file a successful claim or lawsuit against the responsible party.
Collecting what you are owed after a serious and catastrophic injury can be difficult, and the process is time-consuming. With a Colorado Springs personal injury attorney from Rodemer | Kane on your side, the entire process will be taken care of by your attorney so that you can focus on recovering from your injuries while we handle recovering the damages you are entitled to.
What Does “Catastrophically Injured” Mean?
A catastrophically injured person has suffered a severe injury that causes permanent or long-term damage to their physical or mental abilities. These injuries significantly impair a person’s ability to work, live independently, or perform everyday life activities. Unlike temporary or moderate injuries, catastrophic injuries often require lifelong medical care, rehabilitation, and ongoing assistance.
Catastrophic injuries are defined not only by how they occur, but by their lasting impact on a person’s quality of life, earning capacity, and independence.
Causes of Serious and Catastrophic Injury Cases in Colorado Springs
Common causes of serious and catastrophic injuries that we have assisted clients to recover complete compensation on include:
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents and 18-wheeler crashes
- Slip-and-falls
- Assaults
- Workplace injuries
- Motorcycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Medical malpractice
- Mass transit accidents
- Product liability
If you or a loved one has suffered a serious and/or catastrophic injury, contacting a Colorado Springs catastrophic accident lawyer from Rodemer | Kane will help ensure that you receive the full compensation that you deserve. Whether it be a claim against an individual for a serious back injury settlement caused by a car accident, or a lawsuit aimed at large corporations such as the Prilosec lawsuit, or Kia and Hyundai car fire lawsuits, we hold the responsible party accountable and handle every step of the case on your behalf. Additionally, if you have lost a family member due to negligence or wrongful actions, our wrongful death lawyers can provide support and legal guidance during this difficult time and help you with your wrongful death settlement.
Common Types of Catastrophic Injuries
Catastrophic injuries often include:
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
- Spinal cord injuries that result in paralysis
- Amputations or loss of limbs
- Severe burns
- Permanent loss of vision or hearing
- Multiple fractures causing long-term disability
These injuries frequently result in irreversible physical, cognitive, or emotional limitations.
How Catastrophic Injuries Affect Daily Life
People who are catastrophically injured often face:
- Permanent disability or loss of bodily function
- Inability to return to work or earn prior income
- Need for long-term medical treatment and rehabilitation
- Ongoing in-home care or assistive devices
- Significant emotional and psychological challenges
Because of their lifelong consequences, catastrophic injuries typically involve substantial financial, medical, and personal burdens.
You Must Prove Another Party is Liable
If you have been injured in an accident or incident that was caused by your own negligence, then generally you will turn to your own insurance company and resources to cover the associated costs. However, when the accident or incident that caused your life-altering, long-term injuries were caused by another party, then often their insurance company will be liable for the damages.
For example, if you are hurt in a motor vehicle collision caused by another driver, their insurance company will generally be liable for your damages. If you are hurt on the job, your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance and other coverage will generally be where you seek compensation. Proving the liability of the other party requires that you gather evidence about the accident or incident, and often statements from witnesses. This can be difficult and you might not know where to get started, which underlines the value of an experienced Colorado Springs catastrophic injury lawyer to help.
Contact a Serious & Catastrophic Injury Lawyer at Rodemer | Kane
Our experienced Colorado Springs personal injury lawyers are standing by to answer any questions you might have concerning your long-term, life-altering injuries and how to collect the full compensation you deserve. To learn how we can help through a brief risk-free, cost-free initial consultation, give us a call at 719-437-7286, or visit our site to schedule a consultation.