A serious injury is a major challenge, and for many people, is overwhelming in its impact on every aspect of life. Most people who suffer a serious accident such as those listed below face major medical expenses and a lengthy recovery. However, most do recover and return to a "normal life" over time.
- Broken bone(s)
- Burn injury
- Dog bite injury
- Back or neck strain
- Repetitive stress injury
A catastrophic injury, on the other hand, changes a lifestyle — of the injured person as well as a family — indefinitely. Depending on the person's occupation, it may be impossible to return to work. After a catastrophic injury, the injured person typically lives with disability indefinitely, with a need for ongoing therapy, personal care and accommodations. Catastrophic injuries may include the following:
- Brain and spinal injury (one or both)
- Amputation
- Disfigurement caused by a burn injury or dog attack
- Debilitating, disabling chronic pain following a broken bone, back injury or neck injury
A person suffering a catastrophic injury will need compensation to cover much more than medical bills and lost wage replacement. A catastrophic injury victim will have special needs for a lifetime. Testimony from experts such as occupational therapists, occupational rehabilitation specialists and life care planners is often a key component of a successful injury claim or lawsuit after a brain and spinal injury.
Contact an Orange County Catastrophic Injury Attorney
At the law offices of Mark J. Meyers in Huntington Beach, California, experienced lawyers offer clients the benefit of our extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of personal injury law. Our original lawyer began his career handling insurance defense, equipping him to aggressively and vigorously defend the rights of the injured.
Contact us to schedule a free initial consultation with one of our Huntington Beach serious injury lawyers regarding any catastrophic injury caused by an accident such as the following:
- Motor vehicle accidents: car crashes, truck wrecks, motorcycle accidents or bicycle accidents
- Slip-and-fall accidents and other accidents resulting from dangerous premises conditions
- Accidents occurring on private or public property
