Catastrophic Injury
In seconds, your life can take an unforeseen turn and change forever. A catastrophic injury can happen anywhere—at your office, in your home, or on the road. Aside from the astronomical expenses, if you or a loved one suffered a catastrophic injury, your lives will never be the same.
Catastrophic injuries are often characterized as those that require substantial medical treatment and rehabilitation. They cause severe disruptions or damages to the muscular, skeletal or neurological system. The effects are often long term or permanent, and are accompanied by considerable pain and suffering—both physically and emotionally.
Catastrophic injuries can lead to paralysis, impaired speech, loss of limbs and brain damage. The injuries may also shorten your life expectancy. The different types of catastrophic injuries range from spinal cord trauma from a car accident to chemical burns and skin damage while on the job. In some cases, catastrophic injuries don’t surface for years. For example, a childhood fracture that heals improperly can cause painful bone stretching later in life.
Catastrophic injuries also include traumatic brain injuries, broken or severed limbs, organ damage, accidental amputation, severe burns or scarring, eye and ear injuries that lead to blindness and deafness, or other neurological disorders.
In order to manage a catastrophic injury, you often need a team of health care professionals, therapists and counselors. It is possible to recover from a catastrophic injury, depending on its type and severity. The quality of treatment you receive also plays an important role in recovery. If your catastrophic injury was caused by an intentional act, defective product, or another party’s negligence, you can sue those responsible for your injury. Your claim is vital to help you recover adequate compensation and quality medical care.
Seeking the advice of a qualified catastrophic injury lawyer like those at Findlay Law can help you or your loved one receive medical treatment needed for the best recovery possible. Experienced lawyers can also help you recover damages for the sustained injury.
The residents of Ontario in Toronto, Hamilton, Burlington, Brantford, Niagara Falls, Kitchener, and Mississauga have a trusted team available at Findlay Law. If you or someone you know has suffered a catastrophic injury, please contact us today. We offer free consultations, where we can help you explore all your legal options.
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