When serious car accidents happen, a variety of injuries can result, ranging from minor cuts, bruises, sprains etc to severe brain/spinal damage, amputation, loss of vision, internal organ damage/bleeding, disability, disfigurement and even death.

The worst type of injuries are termed “catastrophic injuries,” and they result in permanent life-altering injuries, requiring extended or permanent care. The first priority would be to get the injured to an emergency medical-care facility and ensure that the right diagnosis and treatment are given.

Following this, it’s wise to contact an accident injury lawyer available 24×7 with experience in dealing with similar cases. This should be done without delay.

Accidents are usually caused by someone’s fault or negligence and the injured/their families are entitled to claim compensation for the various types of damage suffered as a result of these injuries.

What is Catastrophic Injury?

In legal terms, catastrophic injuries are those which permanently prevent an individual from performing gainful work. They’re termed catastrophic because they have far-reaching and permanent impact on not just the injured person, but also result in serious financial, physical and emotional issues for the entire family and immediate surrounding social structure. Some examples include serious head/neck/skull trauma, spinal cord injury/severance, accident-related amputations, damage to eyes, memory cognitive and communication systems, neurological damage resulting in paralysis etc.

A traumatic brain injury lawyer would be able to ensure that victims receive the best medical treatment immediately.

Legal Aspects of Catastrophic Injury

When catastrophic injuries are caused by someone’s negligence, the injured can claim compensation from those responsible for the accident. The car accident may have been caused by distracted/alcohol-impaired/reckless/aggressive driving, defective/malfunctioning parts, road/weather conditions etc. Whatever the cause, our top personal injury lawyers in Toronto can conduct independent investigations into the circumstances and identify the reason for the accident, thereby establishing liability.

The personal injury claim and the settlement provided determine the victim’s future quality of life, comfort, medical care, support and physical/financial/emotional stability. Hence, determining the value of your claim is crucial. Contact a car accident lawyer with a successful track record in handling such cases exclusively for best results.

Apart from the economic injuries, the victim and family undergo tremendous emotional trauma. If the person was an earning member, contributing to the family finances, the resultant lost present and future income/wages and high medical care costs can severely affect the entire family. Pain and suffering, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, companionship, care, guidance etc should also be a part of your claim.

Filing For Compensation

Our free consultation injury lawyers can provide an initial, swift, comprehensive and genuine assessment of your case and advise you on the best approach to seeking the compensation you justly deserve.

It’s important to know how to find the best accident injury lawyer to represent victims of catastrophic injury. There are strict statute-of-limitations rules that govern personal injury claims. Insurance companies who make the settlement may adopt delaying/manipulative/aggressive tactics to delay/dismiss/deny/minimize your claim to reduce or avoid pay-outs.

Our experienced slip and fall injury lawyers ensure that all communication with at-fault party representatives is carefully monitored, to safeguard your interests and rights.

If you, your family or a friend has been injured in an accident, please feel free to speak to one of our injury lawyers for a free consultation about how we are able to assist in making a personal injury claim. We consult in all cities across Ontario with a no win no fee guarantee. Our personal injury lawyers have helped victims secure millions of dollars in personal injury cases. Call us Toll Free On our 24/7 Injury Hotline: 1 – 844 495 7333 or Text a Personal Injury ‎Lawyer 24/7 and get instant help. (416 931 5015)