Catastrophic injuries are life-altering for you and also for your family. When another party’s conduct contributed to your injury, you can hold them liable for financial compensation.
Speak with a Springfield catastrophic injury lawyer if you or a loved one suffers a severe injury in an accident. Our firm has been representing injured people in Western Massachusetts for decades, and our personal injury attorneys know how to fight for fair compensation after a life-changing injury.
The law does not contain a single definition that applies to all injury cases. Any significant injury is potentially catastrophic, depending on its long-term impact on you, your daily activities, and quality of life.
An injury that leaves you permanently paralyzed, like a spinal cord injury, is catastrophic. Traumatic brain injuries are catastrophic when they cause significant permanent impairment. Severe burns, amputations, and injuries leading to blindness and deafness are considered catastrophic.
When you suffer a permanent injury, compensation claims are more complicated. The damages you claim must reflect your ongoing medical needs, the injury’s impact on your ability to earn, and the changes it caused to your lifestyle. Our attorneys in Springfield have extensive experience with catastrophic injury claims and will work to ensure your compensation reflects the severity of your injury.
Catastrophic injuries typically require ongoing medical care. Depending on the specifics of your injury, you could need around-the-clock, comprehensive support. You can claim lifetime medical care from the negligent parties who caused your injuries, but you must prove you require the care.
A life-care plan establishes the need for lifetime medical care. Our Springfield catastrophic injury attorneys will engage a certified life-care planner to create your plan. They will seek input on your case from treating physicians and specialists, and may order functional and rehabilitation evaluations.
The life-care plan will document every medical and rehabilitation service you will require for the rest of your life, and include medical evidence for each item. The life-care planner will consult economists to estimate the cost of each item over your lifetime. This document will form the basis of your demand for future healthcare expenses.
Lifetime medical care is a critical component of your compensation, but you are entitled to damages for other losses. An economist will determine the injury’s impact on your earning capacity, and your diminished lifetime earnings are part of your damages.
Severe injuries can have a devastating impact on your quality of life. You are entitled to damages for your physical and emotional suffering, lost opportunities to engage in activities you enjoy, the cost to your personal relationships, and other intangibles.
When you suffer a catastrophic injury, getting legal help immediately is essential. Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 260 §2A allows three years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit. Because catastrophic injury cases can be so complex, giving our Springfield attorneys plenty of time to find evidence of fault and proof of your damages strengthens your case.
Very few people have the resources to manage a life-changing injury and provide for future needs. The parties responsible for the accident are liable to pay the costs of your injuries, but you must prove your claim to get fair compensation.
Contact a Springfield catastrophic injury lawyer at Pellegrini, Seeley, Ryan & Blakesley, P.C. Our firm has been serving the community for nearly 70 years. Reach out to learn more about how we can help you.
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