California Catastrophic Injury Information
Catastrophic injury law, like personal injury, falls under California Tort Law. It typically involves the filing of a civil law suit asking for a lump sum monetary award or for on-going compensation for a catastrophic injury suffered by an accident victim or their family members. Similar to personal injury cases, the victim must prove that the defendant is liable by proving that the negligence or willful act of the at-fault party was the cause of the victim's injuries.
A catastrophic accident injury tends to be devastating and permanent in nature. Injuries of this sort normally happen suddenly and without warning. Injuries classified as catastrophic result in severe disruptions or impairments to one or more bodily systems, such as the neurological, skeletal or muscular system, and they have a severe impact on the victim's life and on those of his/her loved ones. While some people may recover from catastrophic injuries suffered in an accident or exposure to toxic substances (lead paint, asbestos, toxic molds, etc.), others are permanently disabled, are subject to extreme long-term suffering, and sometimes even experience a significantly shortened lifespan.
Catastrophic injuries sometimes do not surface or are not apparent for many years (e.g., an old fracture that heals improperly can result in extremely painful bone stretching or other complicated medical procedures, long-term growth platelet issues if it's a childhood injury, and even loss of use in the affected limb). Catastrophic injuries can include traumatic head or brain injuries, brain damage, eye injuries resulting in loss of sight, loss of hearing, spinal cord injuries, accidental amputation, severe burns, severe scarring and/or disfigurement, compound or multiple fractures, severe loss of mobility, bodily system damage due to toxic exposure or lead paint poisoning, paralysis, and/or other neurological disorders.
Seeking the advice of a qualified catastrophic injury lawyer in California can help you or your loved one get the medical treatment needed for the best possible recovery and help you recoup the costs involved with the treatment. The lawyer can also help you or your loved one recover damages for the injury sustained, if it's possible. Even if you don't have legal recourse, a lawyer can best advise you on what government benefits may be available to you or your loved one and how to go about applying for them. It is important to contact a lawyer quickly because state statutes of limitations do apply and any delay on your part could adversely affect your eligibility for a claim and prevent a lawyer from being able to assist you. Furthermore, there are certain rights that you have that only an experienced lawyer can protect.
If you or someone you know in Los Angeles or Southern California, needs the assistance of an experienced personal injury lawyer then contact the Madison Law Group for a free consultation with an experienced lawyer. We can be reached in Los Angeles at 1-866-742-3012 or via our convenient contact form.