When you get injured, it can be hard to know what type of financial compensation is fair for your situation. Personal injury cases and catastrophic injuries are both examples of where a person has been injured by another party. In this article, we’ll go over some of the differences between personal injury cases and catastrophic injury cases so that you know whether yours qualifies as “catastrophic” or not!
Knowing which kind of case you qualify for can help you evaluate the extent of damage and the kind of compensation you can expect.
Catastrophic Injuries can Have a Long-Lasting Impact
Catastrophic injuries are often the result of car accidents, but they can also be caused by fire, slip and falls, or other accidents. These types of injuries are usually quite serious and may permanently disable you or leave you disfigured.
Catastrophic injury cases can be very complex and require a lot of evidence to prove that the defendant was at fault for your condition. The plaintiff must show that they are suffering from physical symptoms relating to their accident as well as mental issues due to it.
Catastrophic injuries are typically more severe than personal injury cases. Catastrophic injuries can result in long-term disabilities requiring extensive medical costs and rehabilitative treatment. This means that catastrophic injury victims often need a lifetime of care and rehabilitation, including:
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Nursing care (while recovering from surgery or during rehabilitation)
Catastrophic Injury Cases are Less Common
Catastrophic injury cases are typically less common than personal injury cases but may result in a larger payout, especially if medical costs are involved.
With all of the information you have just read, it may seem as if catastrophic injuries are more common than personal injuries. However, this is not necessarily true. While these types of incidents do happen quite often and can be very severe, they are still far less common than personal injury cases and often result in a larger payout due to their severity.
Personal injury cases tend to be much more common than catastrophic injury cases because they occur while someone is performing daily activities. For example, if you are involved in an accident at work, the resulting injury would mostly be considered personal.
You Should Seek Financial Compensation for Catastrophic Injury Cases
If you have suffered a catastrophic injury, it’s vital to seek financial compensation if you were injured through no fault of your own. Suppose you are eligible for financial compensation in a personal injury case. In that case, your attorney will file an application with the court and request that the defendant pay all of your medical bills, lost wages, property damage, and other expenses related to your injuries.
With assistance from an experienced lawyer on your side to navigate the process for you, it would be easier to receive monetary compensation from the responsible party.
The best way to find out if you have a case is to speak with an attorney. You should contact the knowledgeable accident lawyers at the Bourassa Law Group as soon as possible if you’ve suffered injuries in a Nevada accident. With an experienced attorney on your side, you’ll know how much money is owed as well as what steps need to be taken next so that we can get this process started as soon as possible! Call us at (800)870-8910 for a free consultation!
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