Examples of Catastrophic Injury Cases in Asheville
An injury may qualify as catastrophic if the manner in which it impacts a victim is serious, permanent, or both. An injury might meet these criteria if it involves or causes:
- Loss of a limb
- Impaired cognitive functioning
- Hearing and/or vision loss
- Paralysis
- Loss of mobility
- Substantial burns and/or scarring
- Traumatic brain injury
The long-term consequences resulting from an injury can also play a role in determining whether it may be deemed catastrophic. For example, you might have sustained a catastrophic injury if your injury prevents you from finding gainful employment or leaves you in need of lifelong medical care.
What Causes Catastrophic Injuries?
The potential causes of catastrophic injuries are numerous. They include (but are not necessarily limited to) the following:
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Workplace accidents
- Accidents resulting from product defects
- Medical malpractice
- Explosions and/or fires
Regardless of how you were injured, if your injuries are catastrophic, you need representation from a lawyer who has experience working with victims like you to optimize your chances of arriving at a fair settlement or being awarded damages in court should you decide to take legal action.
Not all personal injury lawyers are qualified to handle cases like yours. Our Asheville catastrophic injury attorneys can handle such complex tasks as:
- Accounting for all your compensable losses (which may include future losses, such as the cost of ongoing medical care) when determining how much money you are owed
- Investigating your accident to gather sufficient evidence of negligence
- Negotiating aggressively with an insurance company
That last point is critical. Because settlements in catastrophic injury cases can be fairly substantial, insurers often try to find reasons to deny claims or convince claimants to settle for much less than they deserve. An experienced Asheville catastrophic injury lawyer will be prepared for a lengthy fight with the insurance company when they agree to take on your case. Personal injury lawyers who don’t typically handle catastrophic injury cases are often unwilling to enter into such rigorous negotiations.
Contact an Asheville Catastrophic Injury Attorney Today
At Brown Moore & Associates, our Asheville catastrophic injury attorneys have a consistent track record of helping victims of negligence recover fair compensation for their losses. Learn more about how we can do the same for you by contacting us online or calling us at 704-335-1500 to schedule a consultation.
