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There are no good personal injuries, but there are some that are indisputably worse than others. For all families, the worst-case scenarios are wrongful deaths and catastrophic brain and spine injuries. These injuries can permanently turn your entire life upside down, and it’s vitally important that you receive the financial compensation you need to cover the extremely high financial and emotional costs that accompany these tragedies.
The Boca Raton personal injury lawyers at Kanner & Pintaluga have extensive experience assisting people and families who’ve suffered catastrophic injuries, including brain and spine injuries.
Catastrophic Injuries: How They Differ from Other Personal Injuries
Catastrophic injuries are severe injuries that have profound, long-lasting effects on the victim. Unlike personal injuries that result in temporary discomfort or limited-time disabilities (like from broken bones), catastrophic injuries often result in permanent disability, require lifelong medical care and significantly diminish a person’s quality of life. Brain and spine injuries can impose profound financial strain, emotional distress and substantial changes in lifestyle for both the victims and their families.
Common Traumatic Brain and Spine Injuries
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) and spinal cord injuries are among the most devastating types of catastrophic injuries.
TBIs can range from mild concussions to severe brain damage. Common TBIs include:
- Concussions
- Contusions (bruises on the brain)
- Penetrating injuries
- Diffuse axonal injuries (shearing or tearing of brain structures)
Spinal cord injuries often result in partial or complete paralysis, with the effects depending largely on the severity and location of the injury. The effects can include:
- Quadriplegia (tetraplegia)
- Paraplegia
- Spinal fractures
- Disc injury
Types of Accidents that Often Result in Head and Spine Injuries
Nearly all personal injury accident categories have the potential to result in catastrophic brain and spinal injuries, including:
- Car, motorcycle, and truck accidents: High-speed collisions often result in significant head and spine trauma.
- Slip and fall accidents: Falls can result in traumatic brain injuries, especially in older adults.
- Construction accidents: Falls from height, being struck by objects or machinery accidents can cause devastating injuries to the head or spine.
- Sports and recreation accidents: Contact sports, diving accidents, boating accidents and extreme sports can result in severe head and spine injuries.
Potential Compensation in Brain and Spine Injury Cases
Victims of catastrophic injuries and their families may be entitled to various forms of compensation, including:
- Medical expenses: Covering both immediate and ongoing costs for treatment, rehabilitation and any necessary medical equipment.
- Lost wages and earning capacity: Compensation for earnings lost in the immediate aftermath of the injury and diminished future earning potential.
- Pain and suffering: Compensation for physical pain, emotional distress and decreased quality of life.
- Home and vehicle modifications: Costs associated with making the victim's home accessible and the purchase of various mobility equipment and modified vehicles.
- Caregiver costs: Catastrophic brain and spine injuries may necessitate ongoing assistance with daily activities.
Why Consulting with a Personal Injury Lawyer May be in Your Best Interest
Insurance companies often aggressively defend against catastrophic injury claims due to the substantial compensation typically involved. Insurance companies don’t like paying out money when they can avoid it, and catastrophic injuries that may have life-long implications for the injured people and their families can be extraordinarily expensive claims. They may attempt to downplay the severity of injuries, argue about liability or offer quick, low settlements to minimize their payouts.
Working with an experienced personal injury lawyer may significantly improve your ability to secure the compensation you deserve. The attorneys at Kanner & Pintaluga can:
- Gather and present compelling evidence to prove liability and the extent of your injuries.
- Navigate complex negotiations with insurance companies.
- Accurately calculate the full extent of your current and future damages.
- Advocate for your best interests in court, if necessary.
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Get Help After a Catastrophic Injury
Catastrophic injuries, such as brain and spine injuries, require serious legal representation. Most personal injury cases are settled before a trial, but the high stakes of traumatic brain and spine injury cases may increase the likelihood of these cases going to court. Working with a proven trial attorney, like those at Kanner & Pintaluga, can be a significant benefit in your claim, both during negotiations and at trial.
If you or a loved one has suffered a brain or spine injury due to another's negligence, our Boca Raton injury lawyers are ready to fight for the compensation and justice you deserve.
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