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What is a Catastrophic Injury?

A catastrophic injury is a severe injury that requires extensive medical care and treatment. Catastrophic injuries can include a brain injury, a spinal cord injury, amputation of limbs, loss of an eye, severe burns over a large portion of the body, multiple fractures and neurological trauma. A catastrophic injury occurs without warning and has an immense impact on a person’s life. An injury of this magnitude can cause paralysis, loss of the ability to breathe without the aid of a respirator, loss of communicative and cognitive functions and loss of bowel and bladder control.

What are Common Causes of a Catastrophic Injury?

Severe burns, automobile accidents, airplane crashes, train accidents, falls, sports related injuries, work-related injuries and acts of violence are all specific and common causes of the most catastrophic injuries.

Why Do I Need a Catastrophic Injury Lawyer?

An attorney experienced in catastrophic injury cases has the knowledge to obtain fair financial compensation for an injured person. An experienced attorney in catastrophic injury litigation will assist you in learning what your rights are and what you are entitled to. Also, an experienced attorney will be able to expose all the responsible parties to their liability for your injuries.

If you live in Hamilton or Toronto, Ontario, Canada or the surrounding area and you or someone you love has been the victim of a catastrophic injury, please contact an experienced catastrophic injury lawyer at the Findlay Law Offices in Hamilton, Ontario today to schedule a confidential consultation at no cost to your to protect your rights and interests.