Catastrophic Injuries Lawyers
Get Advice From Expert Catastrophic Injury Lawyers
If you have been seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident, you may be entitled to a higher level of statutory accident benefits if your injury is classified as “catastrophic.” An individual with a catastrophic injury may qualify for up to $1,000,000 of accident benefits for medical and rehabilitation costs and another $1,000,000 for attendant care.
Your insurance company will determine whether or not your injury falls within the definition of catastrophic. Common injuries that are classified as catastrophic include:
- Paraplegia or quadriplegia (paralysis of the limbs)
- Amputation of an arm or a leg, or another condition that results in total loss of use of an arm or a leg
- Total blindness in both eyes
- Brain injury that results in severe coma, vegetative state or severe disability, and
- Injury that results in severe mental impairment or behavioural disorder.
In addition to the increased amount of accident benefits to which you may be entitled, you may have the right to sue another person who was responsible for the accident.
It may not be apparent to you immediately following your accident how lengthy and expensive your rehabilitation process will be. After a catastrophic injury, you may never be able to return to work and you may require attendant care in order to remain in your home. Your insurance company may try to settle your claim quickly for less money than you will ultimately need to facilitate your recovery. Let the expert catastrophic injury lawyers at Girones advise you as you deal with insurance companies and the legal system. Having our experienced lawyers on your side will ensure that you receive the maximum amount of compensation to which you are entitled so that you can get the most out of your rehabilitation and meet your family’s ongoing needs.
