Catastrophic Injury/Wrongful Death
Personal Injury Lawyer – Los Angeles, California
Catastrophic Injuries
Catastrophic injury is a specific type of personal injury that is extremely severe, frequently resulting in long-term or permanent disability. The victim experiences intense pain and suffering, and needs extensive medical treatment to deal with the injury. In addition, catastrophic injury usually affects one or more bodily systems, and bodily damage may shorten life expectancy.
Examples of Catastrophic Injuries
Some examples of catastrophic injuries include, but are not limited to the following:
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Quadriplegia
- Paralysis
- Paraplegia
- Brain Injury
- Birth Injury
- Skull Fractures
- Coma
- Blindness
- Amputation or Loss of Limb
- Burns (extensive and severe)
- Brachial Plexus
Catastrophic injuries force families to cope with high medical costs, loss of income, in some cases, and the constant hardship involved with caring daily for a disabled loved one.
Our personal injury lawyers at the Law Offices of Carl A. McMahan assist victims of catastrophic injuries to receive just compensation for damages. We use expert medical evaluation in preparing cases to accurately determine the extent of injury and estimate the expense of future medical assistance, treatment and rehabilitation. We also take into account the need for structural modification of the home and vehicles to accommodate wheelchairs and other essential equipment.
Wrongful Death
Families suffer under any circumstances when a loved one dies; however, emotions connected with loss often intensify when death results from another’s negligence or wrongdoing. The legal system calls this type of death, wrongful death. A surviving family has the right to file a wrongful death claim against the responsible party, whether an individual or company. Spouses, children, parents and siblings would be considered surviving family. The court strictly adheres to time limits established for filing wrongful death claims. This fact along with the importance of investigating, gathering and preserving evidence make it important to consult an attorney as soon as possible.
Some of the costs you may be able to recover as compensation for a wrongful death include:
- Medical and hospital bills
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of future wages
- Loss of services
- Loss of companionship
Your family would not have experienced these losses and expenses if wrongful death had not occurred. Losing a key income provider can devastate a family, emotionally and financially. Recovery of damages and relief from financial stress is the main objective of a wrongful death case.
Arrange a Free Consultation
At the Law Office of Carl A. McMahan, if there is no recovery, there is no fee. Our lawyers offer a free consultation to discuss your wrongful death case. With an attorney at your side, you will no longer be fighting opposing attorneys and large insurance companies on your own. Call today and see how we can help.
