Compensation for Catastrophic Injuries in Illinois

 Posted on December 26, 2024 in Catastrophic Injuries

Accidents happen daily, with many causing injuries. While some injuries are relatively minor, catastrophic injuries are extremely serious and can leave victims with life-long conditions and consequences. Catastrophic injuries also frequently lead to death. Victims or their families may qualify for compensation through a personal injury or wrongful death claim.

Damages in these cases are usually extensive, with significant sums attached. The more your case is worth, the more trouble you are likely to have getting the full amount without the assistance of a competent Arlington Heights, IL personal injury attorney.

What Kinds of Injuries Are Considered Catastrophic?

Minor injuries usually heal over time and have only temporary effects. However, victims may never fully recover from catastrophic injuries such as:

• Spinal cord damage

• Traumatic brain injuries

• Burns

• Herniated discs

• Amputations

• Hearing or vision loss

• Multiple or compound fractures

The long-term effects of these injuries vary, but victims may:

• Be permanently scarred or disabled

• Experience life-long chronic pain

• Require multiple surgeries and hospital stays

• Need rehabilitation

• Require assistance to accomplish daily tasks

• Undergo personality changes, such as those caused by brain injuries

• Become partially or totally paralyzed

Some catastrophic injury victims suffer significant pain during medical attempts to save their lives, only to ultimately pass away.

What Can Cause Catastrophic Injuries?

Serious injuries can result from various accidents and intentional actions. Workplace accidents, motor vehicle collisions, slip-and-fall accidents, medical malpractice, and assaults are all potential causes of catastrophic injuries. When someone else’s negligence is to blame, you may have grounds to seek compensation.

In these cases, negligence means reckless or irresponsible behavior that is likely to harm others. For example, driving while drunk is negligent behavior because there is a clear risk of causing a car crash.

Some defective products can also cause catastrophic injuries. For instance, a faulty children’s toy may cause youngsters to choke, potentially leading to brain damage due to lack of oxygen. Strict liability rather than negligence could apply to catastrophic injury matters involving defective products.

Why Do I Need a Lawyer for a Catastrophic Injury Claim?

No law requires you to hire an attorney, but choosing an experienced lawyer has multiple benefits:

• We know how to place accurate monetary values on your eligible damages, which are monies you could receive for specific losses, such as medical care, lost income, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. Wrongful death and survival actions may provide additional damages to eligible survivors.

• We have considerable resources to thoroughly investigate your accident and gather supporting evidence.

• We have dealt with stingy insurance companies before, so we know how to avoid falling into their traps.

• Our negotiating skills are invaluable when trying to reach an acceptable settlement offer.

• If your case has to go to trial to get maximum compensation, we have decades of experience winning cases in court.

Whether you are an injured victim or a family member, you can trust us to handle your case compassionately and effectively while you focus on putting your life back together.

Request a Free Consultation With an Experienced Rolling Meadows, IL Personal Injury Attorney

Dealing with catastrophic injuries does not enable victims to have the time or energy to handle complex insurance claims. Newland & Newland, LLP knows how to win these cases and will do all we can to win yours. Call us at 847-797-8000 or contact us online today to schedule your case evaluation with one of our dedicated Palatine, IL wrongful death lawyers.