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Catastrophic injuries are devastating, changing lives forever. Physically, psychologically, and financially, these injuries can be shattering, leaving behind lifelong damage and pain.
When reckless or negligent acts cause these injuries, you can turn to Morris & Dewett Injury Lawyers for help recovering. For decades, our trusted Covington catastrophic injury lawyers have been dedicated to representing people just like you in an array of accident and injury cases.
Strategic and fiercely determined to win, we know how to provide persuasive representation when it matters most — and we are highly effective at securing the maximum available compensation in even the toughest catastrophic injury cases. Whether you need answers about your legal options or you are ready to file a catastrophic injury claim, we are here for you, ready to help 24/7.
Catastrophic injury refers to an irreversible physical injury or illness that prevents you from earning a living. While many injuries can be debilitating and keep people out of work, catastrophic injuries are permanently disabling and deeply life-altering.
As such, catastrophic injuries often impact the abilities to live independently, take care of yourself, and/or enjoy the same quality of life (as prior to the injury-causing event). Here is a closer look at the most common types of catastrophic injuries.
Traffic wrecks are a leading cause of TBIs, spinal cord injury, and many other catastrophic injuries. This can include car accidents and 18-wheeler crashes, as well as pedestrian, motorcycle, and bus wrecks. About 94% of the time, motor vehicle accidents are the result of avoidable human errors, like driver performance problems or impairment (source: NHTSA).
Generally, catastrophic injuries from auto accidents are most likely to occur in:
These questions get at key issues like liability, the type of claim you may have, and the statute of limitations (filing deadlines). Talking to a Covington catastrophic injury attorney is the quickest and best option for an answer here.
Remember, even if you don’t think you have a case — because you may have been partly at fault or your accident happened a while back — you could still have a claim. A lawyer can let you know for sure and take action to help you while there’s still time to get justice.
The accident that caused the injury dictates how a catastrophic injury claim proceeds. A Covington catastrophic injury lawyer at Morris & Dewett Injury Lawyers can answer this question in a no-obligation, confidential consultation.
That said, here are some important facts to understand about catastrophic injury cases:
Like the process of resolving these claims, the compensation available for them is determined by case-specific factors.
The damage and injuries caused by a wreck play a key role in determining catastrophic injury compensation amounts. So do liability determinations. The reason is that, in Covington and throughout Louisiana, traffic crash victims can still file claims for compensation even if they shared some portion of liability for the accident.
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured after some type of accident or exposure, contact a Covington catastrophic injury lawyer at Morris & Dewett Injury Lawyers to find out more about your rights and legal options.
We have decades of experience and a reputation for success built on a hard-won record of winning the toughest cases. Discover the difference our team can make in your case and recovery by contacting us today.
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