Catastrophic Injury Attorneys in Dallas
Fighting to Protect the Rights of the Wrongfully Injured
Although catastrophic injuries fall under the personal injury umbrella, these severe injuries are unlike most others. Generally, catastrophic injuries result in permanent damage, disabilities, or disfigurement and require ongoing medical care or treatment. If the negligent or reckless actions of another individual resulted in catastrophic injuries to you or a loved one, you need to secure skilled legal counsel. At Mathur Law Offices, P.C. in Dallas, our personal injury team will provide the fierce legal advocacy you need to ensure the responsible party is held liable.
Contact our law firm today at (888) 867-5191 to discuss the details of your case with a compassionate member of our legal team.
What is a Catastrophic Injury?
As mentioned above, a catastrophic injury is an injury from which a victim cannot fully recover. Not only are these injuries painful, but they affect a survivor’s life in numerous other ways. For example, a disability resulting from a catastrophic injury might prevent an individual from returning to work or even learning new skills to secure gainful employment. To compensate survivors for the severe impact these injuries have, damages awarded in such cases are often quite substantial.
Below are some common examples of catastrophic injuries:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Traumatic amputations
- Crushed bone injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Organ damage
- Severe and disfiguring burn injuries
- Death
Many of these injuries result in the loss of certain functions. To cope with the loss of these functions, many catastrophic injury survivors require the use of assistive devices for the rest of their lives.
Common Causes of Catastrophic Injuries
Numerous accidents can potentially result in catastrophic injuries. That said, certain accidents are more likely to cause these types of injuries than others.
Below are the most common causes of catastrophic injuries:
- Motor vehicle accidents, especially those that involve large commercial trucks
- Medical malpractice
- Construction site accidents
- Defective consumer products
- Swimming pool accidents
- Slip and falls
Damages in a Catastrophic Injury Case
Due to the far-reaching implications of a catastrophic injury, the damages awarded in such cases are often quite extensive.
Damages in a catastrophic injury can cover the following:
- Present and future medical expenses: This can include hospitalizations, emergency treatment, ongoing surgeries, and related medical treatment.
- Lost wages and decreased earning capacity: If you are unable to work, you can be compensated for past wages as well as any future income due to your inability to work.
- Assistive devices or home modifications: Some injuries may be permanent. If you need modifications to your home or devices to adapt to your injuries, your claim may also cover these expenses.
- Pain and suffering: This can cover mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, anxiety, and the emotional distress that is the result of your injuries.
- Loss of consortium: If you lost a family member in an accident, you may be able to recover damages for the lost affection and companionship your loved one would have provided.
- Disfigurement: For individuals who suffered disfigurement such as loss of limbs or scarring, you can be compensated for the pain of having to live with these injuries.
Additionally, Texas awards punitive damages. Unlike the damages listed above, punitive damages can be awarded as a form of punishment if the actions that led to a victim’s injuries are particularly egregious. Punitive damages cannot exceed more than twice the amount of economic damages plus the amount equal to non-economic damages.
Schedule a Consultation with an Experienced Catastrophic Injury Attorney Today!
At Mathur Law Offices, P.C. in Dallas, our catastrophic injury attorneys understand the difficulties survivors and their families face in the aftermath of a terrible accident. We are committed to fighting on your behalf, so you can secure the compensation you need to cover the costs associated with your injuries. You should not have to deal with this difficult situation on your own. Put your trust in a team whose first priority is your satisfaction.
Contact us today at (888) 867-5191 to set up an initial case review with one of our compassionate catastrophic injury attorneys.