According to 34 United States Code § 10284(4), catastrophic injuries are those that render a person incapable of working, including in sedentary roles. Catastrophic injuries not only make it difficult to support yourself or your family but can also seriously affect your quality of life.
If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury in an accident caused by another’s negligence, speak with a Phoenix catastrophic injury lawyer from Elmm Law Group to determine whether you might be entitled to compensation. Our skilled personal injury attorney, Gordi Mikalacki, could help you win the monetary support you need to rebuild your life.
Catastrophic injuries are legally defined as injuries that result in an individual losing their ability to work. They are most commonly caused by:
Some common catastrophic injuries include:
An experienced attorney from Elmm Law Group in Phoenix understands that each catastrophic injury presents different challenges. We are committed to providing legal representation tailored to you. We will listen to your story and develop a legal strategy tailored to meet your specific needs and goals.
To obtain monetary damages for a catastrophic injury resulting from another’s negligence, you must establish that the at-fault party violated a legal duty of care, causing your injuries. This can be difficult, as multiple parties, including you, may be partially responsible for the injury. Luckily, Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-2505 allows claimants to recover a reduced award amount even if they were partially at fault.
Our Phoenix-based lawyer could investigate to determine who may be liable for your catastrophic injury and the extent of their responsibility. They may then advise you on the best avenue to pursue based on each party’s responsibility and their ability to pay compensation. At Elmm Law Group, we aim to present any unfavorable facts in the best way possible so as not to jeopardize your chances of compensation.
Because catastrophic injuries have such far-reaching impacts, there are many grounds for recovering compensation. These include:
To support your claim for damages, claimants should provide as much evidence as possible. This is true whether they go to trial or settle with the negligent party’s insurance company. Such evidence may include:
According to A.R.S. §12-542, catastrophic injury victims or their loved ones have two years from the date of injury to file a negligence lawsuit. A proactive Phoenix catastrophic injury attorney from Elmm Law Group could help you gather the necessary evidence and ensure your lawsuit is filed on time to maximize the chances of obtaining damages for your losses.
If you or a loved one has suffered a debilitating injury that has left them unable to work, know that you are not alone. Call to schedule a free consultation with a Phoenix catastrophic injury lawyer and get the help you need.
Given our firm specializes in and exclusively handles personal injury cases, we’re able to provide one-on-one Client-Attorney contact to ensure our clients feel heard. Also, we don’t get paid unless you do! Our team can provide multilingual services in English, Spanish, and Serbo-Croatian.
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