Catastrophic Injury Lawyers in Denver
According to different estimates, about 1.7 to 2.5 million people suffer from catastrophic injuries every year. These leave many with permanent disabilities while others require lifelong medical care. Hundreds of thousands of people succumb to catastrophic injuries every year, too, making it a significant cause of wrongful deaths.
Catastrophic injuries put a huge emotional and financial burden on victims and their families, severely impacting their quality of life. Since people who suffer these injuries are often not at fault, the law has catastrophic injuries covered. If you or a loved one has sustained a catastrophic injury in Denver, The Bourassa Law Group can help you secure adequate compensation for it.
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Why Hire a Catastrophic Injury Lawyer?
No amount of money can compensate for emotional distress, mental trauma, and physical suffering. However, claims can help cover the cost of medical treatments and rehabilitative care and make up for the lost wages.
We at The Bourassa Law Group have a dedicated team of experienced catastrophic injury lawyers in Denver to help the affected individuals and families get their lawful share of money from those responsible (directly or indirectly) for causing the injury. Our catastrophic injury attorneys have more than three decades of experience under their belts. So, whether you’re up against an influential person or a big company, we can help you get your fair share of money for all the losses you have suffered due to a catastrophic injury.
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What Would Classify as a Catastrophic Injury?
There is no fixed criterion for an accident to leave a lasting impact on your life. Sometimes even a small accident can be life-changing. However, in the legal world, only the injuries that are severe enough to leave you disabled or in need of long-term medical care categorize as catastrophic.
There isn’t a universally-accepted legal definition of a catastrophic injury. It’s often defined as ‘severe injury to the spine or brain.’ However, it’s just one segment of catastrophic injuries. The National Center for Catastrophic Sport Injury Research at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill offers a broader definition of catastrophic injuries. According to the NCCSIR, catastrophic injuries are:
- Fatalities
- Injuries that cause permanent functional disabilities
- Temporary functional disabilities (with full recovery) due to serious injuries
Examples of catastrophic injuries, as highlighted by the NCCSIR, include skull fractures, brain bleeds, spinal cord injuries, injuries of internal organs, sudden cardiac arrests, heat stroke, commotio cordis, rhabdomyolysis, and exertional sickling.
It’s important to note that while most catastrophic injuries are the result of physical accidents, it isn’t always the case. The adverse effects one may experience due to wrong medications or personal care products also fall into catastrophic injuries, and we at The Bourassa Law Group ensure you get justly compensated for them as well.
To sum it up, any injury or health problem caused by someone else’s neglect or recklessness that requires long-term medical treatment, rehabilitative care, and/or keeps you out of work qualifies as a catastrophic injury and makes you eligible for a catastrophic injury claim.
How Can The Bourassa Law Group Help?
The Bourassa Law Group helps victims and their families file, fight and win catastrophic injury lawsuits in Denver.
Hundreds of thousands of people suffer serious injuries every year, the majority of which could have been avoided had others been a little cautious or taken some precautionary measures. The team of catastrophic injury lawyers at The Bourassa Law Group ensures you get rightfully compensated for all the damages you have incurred due to someone else’s negligence. We help you get your recovery costs covered by those responsible for the injury. Whether the injuries are caused intentionally or unintentionally, it is their responsibility to pay for your damages. We do all it takes to ensure this, so you can get the best medical care and focus on your recovery instead of stressing over finances.
From a legal viewpoint, catastrophic injuries deserve higher compensation than standard personal injuries. Our lawyers ensure you get what you deserve.
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What to Do if You or a Loved One Has Suffered a Catastrophic Injury?
Most often than not, catastrophic injuries occur unexpectedly. Also, they can happen to anyone at any time. Therefore, it’s best to be prepared, i.e., know how to deal with the situation and what measures to take to get your fair share of compensation. Here’s a quick rundown of what you should do in case you or a loved one meets an accident that causes a catastrophic injury:
- Seek immediate medical care. Many times, the effects of an accident aren’t immediately noticeable, and people feel reasonably fine even when they have suffered injuries.
- Report the accident so the authorities can investigate and determine who was at fault. Depending on the nature of the accident, it may require calling the local police or following your company’s reporting guidelines. In any case, do not delay reporting the accident, as it may weaken your case should you decide to file a claim.
- If you’re in a position, i.e., not severely injured, collect the contact details of as many witnesses as possible.
- Collect evidence to strengthen your case. This entails collecting statements of witnesses, medical records, and police reports. This is what a professional catastrophic injury lawyer can help you with.
- Hire a catastrophic injury lawyer to file a claim. In fact, you should call a catastrophic injury lawyer as soon as possible after an accident resulting in severe injuries so you don’t miss out on any important evidence and file a compensation claim promptly.
Catastrophic Injury Cases We Handle
We handle all sorts of catastrophic injury cases, whether they are caused by road accidents or other incidents.
Whether you’ve suffered a catastrophic injury or have become the reason for causing it to someone else, the professional team of Denver catastrophic injury lawyers at The Bourassa Law Group can offer the legal help you need to reach a settlement.
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Damage You Can Face from Catastrophic Injuries
Catastrophic injuries can have varying impacts on different people, and there’s no certain way to accurately measure the damages caused because they are often not limited to just physical harm. The mental trauma, emotional distress, and financial burden these severe injuries cause are not only intangible but can also have more far-reaching impacts than physical impacts. However, to give you an idea of the severe impact they can cause, here’s a quick list of damages catastrophic injuries can make people suffer:
- Amputations
- Paralysis
- Facial injuries, some of which may leave permanent scars
- Loss of sight or hearing
- Loss of sexual function
- Injuries to body parts that are critical for people to do their jobs
- Permanent disabilities
- Severely deformed or disfigured body parts
- Brain damage
- Spinal cord injuries that affect their ability to sit and walk
- Allergic reactions; due to wrong medications or personal care products
- Nerve damage
- Neurological disorders
Catastrophic injuries also often leave people in need of special accommodations and/or life-long medical care.
Common Causes of Catastrophic Injuries in Denver
The causes of catastrophic injuries are also as varied as their impacts or damages. Some of the most common ones include:
- Motor vehicle accidents. These include car accidents, motorcycle accidents, and truck accidents.
- Bicycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Boating accidents
- Trampoline accidents
- Jet ski accidents
- Sports accidents
- Horseback riding accidents
- Swimming pool accidents
- Fires and explosions
- Slips and falls
- Hazardous worksite accidents
- Violent crimes
- Medical malpractices
- Defective products, including pharmaceutical, personal care, skincare, and makeup products.
How Much Does a Catastrophic Injury Lawyer Cost?
There’s no fixed fee for catastrophic injury lawyers. It varies from case to case, depending on the nature of the accident, the amount of work involved, costs associated with evidence collection, documentation, and other legal matters, and the willingness of the at-fault person to reach a settlement. Having said that, most catastrophic injury lawyers charge a percentage of the claimed cost. Some lawyers ask for the amount to be paid in installments throughout the case, while others work on a contingency basis, which means you only pay if and when you receive the compensation.
The fact that most catastrophic injury lawyers take a percentage of settlement money makes many people think they are better off without an attorney. But this is what we call shortsightedness. Research shows that victims of accidents with professional lawyers receive an average of about three and a half times more money in terms of compensation than those without an attorney. This is because insurance companies try their best to ‘lowball’ injured people. Lawyers being aware of all the tactics of insurance companies, do not let that happen and ensure the victims and their families get what they truly deserve to compensate for all the damages and losses the accident has caused.
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Types of Compensation You Can Receive After a Catastrophic Injury
With no prior experience in catastrophic injury claims, a lot of people are unaware of the types of compensation they can ask for. While our lawyers will be able to offer the best advice for your specific case, here’s a generic list of expenses that plaintiffs may demand to be covered in catastrophic injury claims:
- Medical treatment
- Medicines
- Assistive devices, such as walkers, canes, crutches, and wheelchairs
- Equipment, such as medical bed
- Physical, behavioral, and/or occupational therapies
- Counseling for mental trauma and emotional distress
- Loss of wages
- Loss of earning capacity
- Prosthetics
- Loss of pleasure/enjoyment in life
- The cost of making changes to your home and/or vehicle that may be needed to accommodate your impairment or permanent disability.
In addition to these, you may also claim compensation for intangible damages from catastrophic injuries, such as pain, trauma, and suffering. However, since these cannot be measured, you need an excellent lawyer to make a strong case for you with compelling evidence. The catastrophic injury lawyers at The Bourassa Law Group can handle these claims very well.
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Contact The Bourassa Law Group
Having been in the industry for more than 30 years, we know how far-reaching the impacts of catastrophic injuries can be. Therefore, we have a dedicated team of lawyers to help people with them. If you or a loved one has sustained catastrophic injuries, call us immediately for legal assistance. We ensure you’re compensated well for all damages you have incurred. Remember, the longer you wait to file a claim, the harder it will be to prove them and receive adequate compensation. So, don’t delay getting in touch with us.
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Frequently Asked Questions
· What is a catastrophic injury?
Any severe injury that leaves you in need of long-term or lifelong medical care can qualify as a catastrophic injury.
· How long does it take to settle a catastrophic injury claim?
There is no fixed timeline for catastrophic injury claims settlement. It depends on the compensation demands, how willing the at-fault party is to reach a settlement, and the lawyer’s skills. However, the average time catastrophic injury settlements take is around 18 months. The Bourassa Law Group has over 30 years of experience handling catastrophic injury claims. We know the best ways to reach a settlement and can help you secure compensation in the least possible time. Get in touch with us to discuss your case and get an estimate of the settlement timeline.
· Is it worth hiring a catastrophic injury lawyer?
Hiring a lawyer may seem like an additional expense at first. However, as mentioned earlier, it has been proven by research that victims that have professional lawyers representing them get three and half times higher compensations on average than those without lawyers. So, it’s totally worth hiring one to represent you in court.
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