Catastrophic injuries often result in a lifetime of physical, emotional and financial struggles. Examples of catastrophic injuries include traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injuries, amputations, quadriplegia, paraplegia or paralysis. These patients may require a lifetime of care, as well as extensive treatment and rehabilitation. They may never be able to return to work or earn a livelihood. The cost of a catastrophic injury may add up to millions of dollars. Victims of catastrophic injuries can receive compensation from the party responsible for the accident or injury.
When there is a catastrophic injury accident, it is common for the victim to be incapacitated, or at least unable to discuss how the accident occurred with the authorities. If there are any witnesses to the accident, their input regarding its cause may be invaluable. Retaining the services of an experienced New York personal injury lawyer, who has successfully handled catastrophic injury cases, will definitely help the victim better understand his or her legal rights and options.
The process of pursuing compensation begins with a phone call to the at-fault party’s insurance company. Some of the specifics of the accident will be discussed. It is not uncommon, right at this stage, for the other insurance company to look for reasons to deny a future claim. In such cases, it would be in the victim’s best interest to first enlist the services of a skilled injury lawyer. A knowledgeable lawyer will recommend that the victim refrain from talking to insurance companies or defense attorneys for the other parties involved.
A personal injury lawyer will also help the family of the catastrophically injured victim determine the damages. In such cases, injured victims can seek compensation for all past, present and future medical expenses, cost of any required medical equipment, rehabilitation costs, long-term care expenses, as well as compensation for pain and suffering, and for permanent lifetime injuries.
If you or a loved one has suffered a catastrophic injury in a New York accident, the Law Offices of Kenneth A. Wilhelm are here to help. If your loved one has suffered an irreversible injury, please contact us at 1-800-WORK-4-YOU (1-800-967-5496) to schedule a free, comprehensive and confidential consultation. Our representatives can come to your doorstep to discuss the case and get you the help you need. We can also help you with personal injury cases in New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, or Florida. If you have been seriously injured in any of the 50 U.S. states, please call us and we will try to help you with your case.
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