Mendez and Sanchez - Catastrophic Injury Attorneys in Montebello, California

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Did You Suffer Catastrophic Injuries in an Accident?

Simple accidents occur daily. Sometimes the outcomes aren't that simple, however. People may slip and fall down a single step or an entire flight of stairs, especially when railings are inadequate or defective. Reckless drivers cause injuries when they crash into another person's vehicle. Simple accidents aren't a major problem as long as individuals leave with only minor bumps and bruises. If you suffer major or catastrophic injuries, however, you might struggle with pain, disabilities, and economic losses for the rest of your life.

Seemingly regular accidents sometimes lead to long-term medical care, recurring medical expenses, lost income, and unexpected disabilities. When another person causes or contributes to your injury, that person should cover your damages. However, negligent people or entities don't always step up and take responsibility for their actions. Therefore, it's up to you and a Montebello catastrophic injury attorney to do what's necessary to make them pay.

What are Common Catastrophic Injuries?

Federal law considers any long-lasting injury preventing a person from working as catastrophic. Yet, some injuries happen more than others. Some common types of catastrophic injuries include:

• Severe burns are not only acutely painful, but they can also be traumatic and create life-long physical and psychological pain. Burns are categorized as catastrophic when they cover much of the body and require reconstructive surgeries, skin grafts, and in some cases a medically induced coma to heal. Even with medical care, the risk of infection because of wide, deep burns is significant.
• Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are caused by an outside force striking or penetrating the skull. These injuries are generally caused by a violent blow to the head or by an object penetrating the skull. Traumatic brain injuries commonly occur in serious car accidents, slips and falls, and workplace injuries. Brain injuries that are categorized as catastrophic often mean that a victim experiences cognitive issues, like loss of memory and ability to focus; physical issues, like impaired coordination and balance and loss of motor functioning; hearing issues; vision problems; and behavioral issues, like depression, anxiety, and aggression. In situations with serious brain injuries, victims might experience a coma, a vegetative state, or death.
• Spinal cord injuries can be catastrophic because of how essential the spine is to the human body's operation. A traumatic spinal cord injury can happen because of a sudden blow to the spine during a car crash or slip and fall. A catastrophic spinal cord injury frequently causes permanent loss of strength, sensation, and function below the site of the injury. This can cause temporary paralysis or even permanent paraplegia or quadriplegia. In these situations, the injured victim will likely require extensive rehabilitation and assistive devices to return to some movement and independence.
• Severe orthopedic injuries such as crushed bones and fractures requiring multiple surgeries are also categorized as catastrophic. A crushed bone or several fractures usually happens when force or pressure is put on a body part. Oftentimes these types of injuries result from being caught in between two heavy objects in a car accident or a workplace accident. Crushed bone injuries are extremely painful, may require several surgeries, and run the risk of long-lasting problems.
• Amputation, meaning the loss of a limb or an extremity, is usually a result of a major accident. An amputation often can not be repaired and might put the individual's life at risk. Amputations are less common than a lot of other catastrophic injuries, however when they do happen it typically means a lifelong disability for those whose amputations were a result of an accident.
• Permanent vision or hearing loss clearly creates a significant burden for those that experience these types of injuries. Therefore, vision and hearing loss are categorized as catastrophic. When someone no longer has the ability to hear or see, they face a lifetime of hardship, financial problems, pain and suffering, lost income potential, and independence.

What Types of Damage Can I Recover?

If the court rules in your favor or you reach a settlement before litigation, you can acquire damages for losses you (or your loved one) have incurred as a result of the catastrophic injury.

Examples of types of damages you can recover include:

• Current and future estimated medical treatment costs, including ambulance service, emergency room visit, hospitalization, surgery, medication, ongoing treatment, and continued nursing care in a long-term treatment facility
• Lost income and lost earning capacity to compensate catastrophic injury victims who can not go back to work or seek future employment
• Home modification expenses to make a house more accessible for an individual with a catastrophic injury by adding things like wheelchair ramps, handrails, and creating a main floor living area for those that can not use stairs
• Costs for replacement services a household must use for activities and labor the accident victim did prior to their injuries, such as a lawn care service, snow removal service, childcare, and a cleaning service
• Physical pain and suffering
• Emotional pain and suffering
• Decreased quality of life
• Loss of consortium with a spouse
• Punitive damages in extreme cases of gross negligence or intentional harm

How Can an Experienced Lawyer Help My Case?

Catastrophic injuries are life-altering events that leave victims economically devastated. Recuperating damages for catastrophic injuries is more than getting compensation for negligence, it is a critical source of funding for future costs related to the injury. Adding insult to injury, insurance providers use every strategy in their playbook to protect their bottom line and avoid paying claims.

Catastrophic injury claims are high-value claims that require extra resources and experienced lawyers. Experienced catastrophic injury attorneys do not just submit paperwork, they advocate for you and your loved one every step of the way.

Examples of how catastrophic injury attorneys help their clients include:

• Investigating a claim to identify all the facts
• Building a strong case against the other side
• Consulting with experts that help raise value to a claim
• Obtaining valuable witness testimony
• Negotiating with insurance providers
• Bringing a case to trial when settlement is not a solution
• Negotiating to lower medical expenses when a top settlement offer is obtained

Catastrophic injuries devastate victims and their families physically, psychologically, and financially. Contact our skilled Montebello catastrophic injury attorneys to see if we can help you get the compensation you deserve.

If a negligent person or business causes catastrophic injuries to you or a family member, you must take immediate actions to protect your legal rights. At Mendez & Sanchez, we always fight hard to recover damages for our clients, and we 'd like to determine if we can help you.

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