{"id":437,"date":"2021-04-14T17:53:33","date_gmt":"2021-04-14T17:53:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adamshillhess.com\/?post_type=practice-area&#038;p=437"},"modified":"2022-07-06T00:51:39","modified_gmt":"2022-07-06T00:51:39","slug":"catastrophic-injury-attorney","status":"publish","type":"practice-area","link":"https:\/\/adamshillhess.com\/practice-area\/catastrophic-injury-attorney\/","title":{"rendered":"Catastrophic Injuries"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Catastrophic injuries often result in complex cases that require an experienced personal injury attorney in order to pursue compensation.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All personal injury cases involve accidents or events that cause real harm and injuries, whether it is physical or mental. &nbsp;Accidents involving a catastrophic injury, however, are much more damaging than most and leave those involved with very serious injuries. &nbsp;Many of these cases involve injuries that will never fully heal, such as traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries or quadriplegia or paraplegia. &nbsp;With such serious injuries, the victim is left with long-term effects and may become dependent on others for care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Catastrophic injuries are unfortunately all too common. &nbsp;Some may be the result of a car accident or a work-related accident, and a single mistake or negligent act from someone else can leave you dealing with the consequences for the rest of your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been seriously hurt, it is important that you <a href=\"http:\/\/adamshillhess.com\">contact a personal injury attorney<\/a> who has experience with cases involving catastrophic injuries as soon as possible. &nbsp;Many cases involving catastrophic injuries are very complex and expensive to successfully prosecute.&nbsp; Additionally, given the large amount of damages involved in these cases, it is absolutely essential that you retain a lawyer with expertise and a record of success.&nbsp; We have handled many of these difficult cases and will work tirelessly to protect your rights and help you recover the compensation you deserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Traumatic Brain Injury<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Traumatic brain injuries can result from any number of situations, including auto accidents, tucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, on-the-job accidents and slip and fall accidents. &nbsp;Losing even a portion of your capabilities to think and reason clearly, or control your body, is a very significant injury and devastating to both the injured party and family members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After suffering a head injury, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible, most importantly with a neurologist who can give you a complete evaluation. &nbsp;Prompt attention can lessen the risk of permanent damage while accelerating treatment and rehabilitation. &nbsp;After seeking medical attention, avoid any circumstances or events that could cause another head injury, including driving. &nbsp;Contact an experienced attorney as soon as possible to investigate the accident, gather evidence, consult with expert witnesses and, above all else, protect your rights and pursue compensation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Compensation for traumatic brain injuries is intended to cover the damages you have suffered, including:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Medical bills, including your emergency care after the accident;<\/li><li>Future medical expenses, such as continued medical services and monitoring to look for long-term effects of brain damage that are not apparent at first;<\/li><li>Future damages for any additional associated medical problems you will suffer, such as depression;<\/li><li>Pain and suffering;<\/li><li>Lifestyle changes if you have had to change your activities or give up things you once enjoyed due to your injury;<\/li><li>Life care to cover any non-medical needs you may have, including home care for cooking or driving;<\/li><li>Lost wages to compensate you for the time you were off work while you recovered;<\/li><li>Reduced earning capacity to compensate you for your diminished earning capacity if you are now limited in the work you can do; and<\/li><li>Punitive damages to punish the responsible party if they behaved recklessly or intended harm.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Because brain injuries can be caused in many different situations, the party responsible for causing the injury depends on the specific circumstances of your case. &nbsp;Therefore, depending on the facts of your case, a negligent driver, an employer who didn\u2019t offer protective equipment, or a landlord may be responsible for your injuries under the law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spinal Cord Injury<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nearly 11,000 people in the United States suffer from a spinal cord injury each year. &nbsp;Most of these injuries are caused by auto accidents, although work-related injuries, falls, violence and sports injuries can also cause damage to the spinal cord. &nbsp;In a great deal of these cases a third party is responsible. &nbsp;Victims of a spinal cord injury typically face life-long expenses, including large medical bills, lost wages, reduced earning capacity as well as pain and suffering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spinal cord injuries may be complete or partial, depending on how many nerves have been damaged. &nbsp;In a case of a complete spinal cord injury, the victim loses all sensation and voluntary movement below the injury and both sides are affected. &nbsp;Cases of a partial spinal cord injury are still very serious and result in some loss of function and feeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quadriplegia and Paraplegia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Paraplegia and quadriplegia (also known as tetraplegia) are two classifications of spinal cord injuries. &nbsp;Quadriplegia is typically caused by injuries to the spinal cord near the neck, causing a complete loss of sensation and use in the body below this point. &nbsp;Paraplegia typically occurs when the spinal cord is injured below the neck and results in a loss of sensation and use in the lower area of the body. &nbsp;Victims suffering from quadriplegia and paraplegia often face life-long difficulties and may need assistance to breathe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because catastrophic injuries result in such large damages, it is especially important to work with an experienced personal injury attorney who has successfully handled many catastrophic injury cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Catastrophic Injury Attorneys:<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":4442,"template":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/adamshillhess.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/practice-area\/437"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/adamshillhess.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/practice-area"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/adamshillhess.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/practice-area"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adamshillhess.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4442"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/adamshillhess.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=437"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}