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A catastrophic injury can leave a person suffering from long-term and even permanent disabilities. Catastrophic injuries often change people’s lives, and many people struggle to work, maintain relationships, and even enjoy life as they did before their accident. Each catastrophic injury is unique and presents its own set of challenges.
If you have suffered a severe injury due to someone else’s negligence, a San Diego catastrophic injury lawyer may be able to help you recover financial compensation. At Sargent Law Firm Injury Lawyers, we pride ourselves on offering dedicated and compassionate support to injury victims. Contact us today for a free case review.
Compensation That Can Be Recovered by a Catastrophic Injury Victim in San Diego
Whenever a person has been injured because of another person’s negligence, they are generally entitled to recover fair compensation for their injuries. This compensation often covers both economic and non-economic losses. One of our San Diego personal injury lawyers will look at the complete effect of your injury on your life, as well as how it will continue to affect you in the future, to fight for the maximum compensation that you are entitled to receive.
Your covered losses may include the following:
- Medical Expenses: A catastrophic injury means you’ll most likely receive level 1 trauma care at UC San Diego Medical Center or a similar facility. You can pursue compensation for these medical bills and visits to your doctor, medical specialists, or physical therapists.
- Lost Wages: You may recover lost income due to missing time from work for recovery and appointments.
- Diminished Earning Potential: Catastrophic injuries may mean that you are no longer able to perform the functions required for your job. You may need to take on a lesser-paying role or leave the workforce altogether.
- Non-Economic Losses: Non-economic damages include the effects of your injury that do not have a direct economic loss, such as physical pain, emotional distress, loss of consortium, and loss of quality of life.
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Schedule NowOur San Diego Catastrophic Injury Attorneys Are Committed to Your Case
Choosing a lawyer to represent you in a personal injury claim is often a complicated decision. At Sargent Law Firm Injury Lawyers, our personal injury attorneys want you to feel supported, and we treat every case as if it is our only case.
Our approach has a successful track record for our clients, as we’ve recovered over $40 million for our clients and hold over 400 5-star reviews.
Our legal team can help you through the legal process by:
- Negotiating with the insurance companies to get you a fair settlement for your personal injury claim
- Answering your questions and ensuring that your concerns are addressed promptly
- Gathering evidence to support your claim
- Offering guidance and providing clarity on any settlement offers you receive
- Going to court to recover compensation if needed
The Role of Negligence in San Diego Catastrophic Injury Cases
California follows a pure contributory negligence system for all personal injuries, including catastrophic injuries. Under a pure contributory negligence system, everyone who has been injured because of another’s negligence is entitled to recover for their injuries.
Therefore, even if a party is 99% at fault for a catastrophic accident and injury, that person may still be entitled to recover for the 1% of fault shared by the other person or people involved in the accident.
However, it’s important to note that the injured party must still prove the liability of the negligent party. One of our San Diego catastrophic injury lawyers will do this through a variety of ways, including:
- Reviewing police reports and medical records
- Gathering evidence from the scene of your accident
- Interviewing witnesses
- Obtaining video footage, such as from security or traffic cameras
- Consulting experts, such as accident reconstruction specialists, financial advisors, and medical professionals
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Important Legal Deadlines in Your Case
In addition to supporting your case through the gathering and analyzing of evidence, your lawyer will also ensure that paperwork is done correctly and on time.
Under CCP § 335.1, you typically only have two years to bring a personal injury lawsuit to the San Diego County courthouse. The same timeline applies if a loved one passed away following a catastrophic injury and you are pursuing a wrongful death lawsuit.
Catastrophic Injuries Legally Defined
Legally, a catastrophic injury is any injury that has a lasting, permanent change to the victim’s life. It will affect everything, from their career to their personal life. Common catastrophic injuries may include any of the following:
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
- Spinal cord injuries (SCI)
- Loss of bodily function
- Loss of an organ
- Loss of a limb
- Burns
- Multiple bone fractures
Catastrophic injury victims generally require emergency medical attention, prolonged medical treatment, and extension rehabilitation and therapy to recover from the injury and event. Additionally, they may require ongoing health care and nursing for the rest of their lives. Their ability to care for themselves, earn a living, and overall quality of life will be significantly impacted.
One of our San Diego catastrophic injury lawyers can help you recover financially so that you can spend time focusing on recovery and rebuilding your life, rather than stressing over medical bills and other financial losses. Contact us today to learn more about your legal options.
Causes Of Catastrophic Injuries
A victim may suffer a catastrophic injury in any number of accidents, from a collision with a semi-truck on I-5 to falling off scaffolding at a job site. Some of the causes we’ve seen include the following:
- Car crashes
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Bus accidents
- Boating accidents
- Bicycle collisions
- Workplace accidents
- Construction accident
- Slip and falls
- Pedestrian accidents
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Call Us NowWhat Should You Do After an Accident?
If you have been in an accident, you should first ensure that you have no injuries that require emergency medical care. If you have hit or hurt your back, neck, or head, temporarily lost consciousness, or are unable to stop any bleeding from cuts or wounds, you should always seek medical attention immediately.
In addition to medical care, you should call the police after an accident. They will secure the scene of the accident and ensure the safety of everyone involved. If you were injured within the premises of a business, the accident should be reported to a manager.
If you are safe to do so, take photographs of the accident scene and of your injuries.
Contact a San Diego Catastrophic Injury Attorney Today
A catastrophic injury can be devastating, making it hard to feel like you can ever return to your normal life. If you are unable to work, are struggling with expensive medical bills, and are suffering from physical and emotional pain, one of our San Diego personal injury lawyers may be able to help you.
Recovering financial compensation can give you peace of mind so that you can focus on healing rather than worrying. For a free review of your case, contact Sargent Law Firm Injury Lawyers.
