What Is Considered A Catastrophic Injury?
A catastrophic injury is a severe injury that causes a significant and often permanent impact on a person’s quality of life. In many cases, victims do not realize they have sustained a catastrophic injury until speaking with a medical professional or a Quincy catastrophic injury lawyer.
Attorney Rapp has extensive experience representing victims of catastrophic injuries in Quincy and West Central Illinois. He understands the life-changing consequences these injuries bring and works to help injured individuals secure the compensation they need for medical care, lost wages and long-term support.
Examples Of Catastrophic Injuries
Some injuries can completely alter a person’s life, requiring lifelong medical care and support. Here are some of the most common catastrophic injuries:
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Spinal cord damage
- Severe burns
- Amputations
- Organ damage
These severe injuries often lead to permanent disability, emotional distress and financial burdens. Attorney Rapp helps injury victims in Quincy and West Central Illinois navigate their legal options and pursue the compensation they deserve.
What Qualifies As A Catastrophic Injury?
A catastrophic injury can occur in a variety of accidents. Some of the most frequent causes include:
- Motor vehicle accidents: High-impact crashes can result in traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage and other life-altering conditions. This includes cars, motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians and drunk driving accidents.
- Trucking accidents: Large trucks and commercial vehicles often outweigh passenger vehicles, which can make the injuries more severe. In some cases, the outcome is wrongful death.
- Workplace accidents: Falls, defective machinery and hazardous conditions can lead to severe injuries, leaving workers unable to return to their jobs.
- Dog bites: A dog bite or other animal attack can cause broken or crushed bones, bite wounds, infections, scarring, amputation, injuries to the face, and injuries to the arms and hands.
If you or a loved one has suffered a catastrophic injury due to someone else’s negligence, you may have grounds for a severe injury claim.
How Attorney Rapp Can Help
Recovering from a catastrophic injury is a long and challenging journey, but you do not have to manage it alone. Attorney Rapp has years of experience handling personal injury cases in Quincy and West Central Illinois. He understands the devastating impact of catastrophic injuries and fights to secure the maximum compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
If you have been involved in a catastrophic accident, contact the Law Office of Stephen P. Rapp today at 217-223-4570 or fill out the online form to schedule a free consultation.