Catastrophic Injury Law
Catastrophic injury law, like personal injury, falls under Tort Law. It involves a civil law suit for a lump sum monetary settlement or on-going compensation for a catastrophic injury suffered by the victim. Similar to personal injury cases, the victim must prove that the defendant is liable by proving that either negligence or a willful act by the defendant was involved.

What is a catastrophic injury?
A catastrophic injury tends to be devastating and permanent in nature. Injuries of this sort normally happen suddenly and without warning. Injuries classified as catastrophic result in severe disruptions or impairments to one or more bodily systems, such as the neurological, skeletal or muscular system, and they have a severe impact on the victim's life and on those of his/her loved ones. While some people may recover from catastrophic injuries suffered in an accident or exposure to toxic substances (lead paint, asbestos, toxic molds, etc.), others are permanently disabled, are subject to extreme long-term suffering, and sometimes even experience a significantly shortened lifespan.

Catastrophic injuries sometimes do not surface or are not apparent for many years (e.g., an old fracture that heals improperly can result in extremely painful bone stretching or other complicated medical procedures, long-term growth platelet issues if it's a childhood injury, and even loss of use in the affected limb). Catastrophic injuries can include traumatic head or brain injuries, brain damage, eye injuries resulting in loss of sight, loss of hearing, spinal cord injuries, accidental amputation, severe burns, severe scarring and/or disfigurement, compound or multiple fractures, severe loss of mobility, bodily system damage due to toxic exposure or lead paint poisoning, paralysis, and/or other neurological disorders.

How can a catastrophic injury attorney help me?
Seeking the advise of a qualified catastrophic injury attorney can help you or your loved one get the medical treatment needed for the best possible recovery and help you recoup the costs involved with the treatment. The attorney can also help you or your loved one recover damages for the injury sustained, if it's possible. Even if you don't have legal recourse, an attorney can best advise you on what government benefits may be available to you or your loved one and how to go about applying for them. Contact a qualified catastrophic injury lawyer now because state statutes of limitations do apply and any delay on your part could adversely affect your eligibility for a claim.