Fort Myers Catastrophic Injury Lawyer
A catastrophic injury is a life-changing event. The physical pain and suffering the victim is going through may be temporary, or it may be permanent. The same goes for the mental trauma and PTSD they may experience in the aftermath of the incident; it can last for months, or it can last a lifetime. Simply said, a catastrophic injury is potentially the most impactful point in many people’s lives. No amount of money can make up for what was done to you or your loved one, but a personal injury settlement or lawsuit verdict can help cover the medical expenses, lost income, property damage, and future cost of care that you would have to otherwise pay. The Fort Myers catastrophic injury lawyer at Cardinal Law, P.A. can help you seek these damages and more.
Examples of Catastrophic Injuries
While there is no medical term for a catastrophic injury and no specific medical definition for what is classified as catastrophic, catastrophic injuries can be thought of as injuries that result in tremendous pain and suffering, require extensive medical care, and/or cause extensive permanent disfigurement or disability. Examples of catastrophic injuries include:
- Spinal cord injury
- Traumatic brain injury
- Amputation
- Severe burns
- Internal organ damage
- Permanent disfigurement or scarring
- A bone fracture or other injury that requires multiple surgeries or results in loss of mobility
- A significant number of fractured bones
- Full or partial loss of vision or hearing
- Significant lacerations
- Any other injury accident in which the victim nearly died
A catastrophic injury can also be classified as having multiple serious injuries throughout the body. For example, a motorcyclist who is hit by a pickup truck who fractures their femur, breaks their hip, and suffers a concussion could be thought of as a victim who is catastrophically injured.
Types of Catastrophic Injury Cases We Handle
A catastrophic injury can happen anywhere, anytime, and to anyone. The slightest inattention of a driver or the careless maintenance displayed by a store owner can result in extreme injury or death to innocent bystanders. We handle a variety of personal injury claims in which a victim may receive catastrophic injury. These types of cases include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Traffic collisions
- Car accidents
- Bus accidents
- Large truck accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Slip and fall
- Defective products
- Medical malpractice
- Dog attacks
- Nursing home abuse
- Golf cart accidents
- And more
Call a Fort Myers Catastrophic Injury Lawyer at Cardinal Law
Catastrophic injuries can be the result of a car crash, slip and fall accident, workplace accident, deliberate act of violence, or even medical malpractice. Whatever the source, the law affords victims with certain rights and protections when it comes to seeking compensation for all of their current and future losses with respect to their injuries. Our qualified catastrophic injury attorney can review the facts of your specific case and advise you on what steps to take next.
Victims of catastrophic injuries are likely entitled to compensation ranging from pain and suffering and emotional distress, to future cost of medical care and lost earning capacity caused by short or long-term disability. If you or a loved one were injured by another party’s carelessness or reckless behavior, whether the incident occurred on the road, in a private residence, at work, in a grocery store, or anywhere else, we can help you seek justice. Call the Fort Myers catastrophic injury lawyers at Cardinal Law, P.A. today at 844-874-PAIN to schedule a free consultation.
