Any injury can be a difficult situation for individuals and their families. Causality related to resulting medical treatments, therapies, medications, and other expenses can put a strain on finances, sometimes even breaking the bank. Missed work, or difficulty getting back to work, not only costs money but can be incredibly stressful. Recovery can be a slow process, and the overall disruption to everyday life may create lasting hardships.
There is a specific injury category; however, that is far worse, referred to as “catastrophic injury.” These are particular injuries that prevent individuals from performing any gainful work whatsoever. Catastrophic injuries refer to long-term, severe, and often permanent circumstances that can drastically affect a person’s life.
If an injury was caused or even partially caused by the negligent actions of another individual or entity, a personal injury lawyer can assist in your situation. By nature, these types of cases are accompanied with massive financial implications, and most times a successful catastrophic injury lawsuit is the only hope a family can have for obtaining the compensation, and justice that they need to survive.