Mendez and Sanchez - Catastrophic Accidents Attorneys in Monterey Park, California

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Did You Sustain Catastrophic Injuries in an Accident?

Simple accidents happen daily. In some cases the outcomes aren't that simple, however. Individuals may slip and fall down a single step or an entire flight of stairs, especially when railings are inadequate or faulty. Reckless drivers cause injuries when they crash into another person's car. Simple accidents aren't a big problem as long as people leave with only minor bumps and bruises. If you suffer severe or catastrophic injuries, however, you may struggle with pain, disabilities, and economic losses for the rest of your life.

Seemingly regular accidents sometimes lead to long-lasting medical care, recurring medical expenses, lost wages, and unexpected disabilities. When someone else causes or contributes to your injury, that person should cover your damages. Unfortunately, negligent individuals or entities don't always step up and take responsibility for their actions. Therefore, it's up to you and a Monterey Park catastrophic injury lawyer to do what's necessary to make them pay.

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What are common catastrophic injuries?

Federal law considers any kind of long-term injury preventing an individual from working as catastrophic. Yet, some injuries happen more than others. Some common kinds of catastrophic injuries include:

• Severe burns are not just really painful, but they can also be traumatic and create life-long physical and psychological pain. Burns are classified as catastrophic when they cover much of the body and require reconstructive surgeries, skin grafts, and in some cases a medically induced coma to recover. Even with medical care, the risk of infection because of wide, deep burns is significant.
• Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are caused by an outside force striking or penetrating the skull. These injuries are generally caused by a violent blow to the head or by an object penetrating the skull. Traumatic brain injuries often occur in serious car accidents, slips and falls, and workplace injuries. Brain injuries that are classified as catastrophic often mean that a victim experiences cognitive issues, like loss of memory and ability to focus; physical issues, like impaired coordination and balance and loss of motor functioning; hearing issues; vision problems; and behavioral problems, like depression, anxiety, and aggression. In situations with serious brain injuries, victims may experience a coma, a vegetative state, or death.
• Spinal cord injuries can be catastrophic because of how vital the spine is to the human body's operation. A traumatic spinal cord injury can happen due to a sudden blow to the spine during a car crash or slip and fall. A catastrophic spinal cord injury frequently causes long-term loss of strength, feeling, and function below the site of the injury. This might cause temporary paralysis or even permanent paraplegia or quadriplegia. In these cases, the injured victim will likely need extensive rehabilitation and assistive devices to return to some movement and independence.
• Severe orthopedic injuries such as crushed bones and fractures requiring several surgical procedures are also classified as catastrophic. A crushed bone or several fractures most often happens when force or pressure is put on a body part. In some cases these types of injuries result from being caught between two heavy objects in a car accident or a workplace accident. Crushed bone injuries are incredibly painful, can require multiple surgeries, and run the risk of long-lasting issues.
• Amputation, meaning the loss of a limb or an extremity, is commonly a result of a severe accident. An amputation often can not be fixed and may put the patient's life at risk. Amputations are less common than a lot of other catastrophic injuries, however when they do happen it usually means a permanent disability for those whose amputations were a result of an accident.
• Long-term vision or hearing loss clearly creates a significant problem for those that suffer these types of injuries. For this reason, vision and hearing loss are classified as catastrophic. When an individual no longer has the ability to hear or see, they face a lifetime of hardship, economic problems, pain and suffering, lost income potential, and independence.

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What kinds of damages can I recover?

If the court rules in your favor or you reach a settlement before litigation, you can acquire damages for losses you (or your loved one) have incurred as a result of the catastrophic injury.

Examples of types of damages you can recover include:

• Current and future estimated medical treatment expenses, including ambulance service, emergency room visit, hospitalization, surgery, medication, ongoing treatment, and continued nursing care in a long-term care facility
• Lost wages and lost earning capacity to compensate catastrophic injury victims that can not return to work or pursue future employment
• Home modification costs to make a home more accessible for someone with a catastrophic injury by adding things like wheelchair ramps, handrails, as well as creating a main floor living area for those who can not use stairs
• Costs for replacement services a household must use for activities and labor the accident victim did before their injuries, such as a lawn care service, snow removal service, childcare, and a cleaning service
• Physical pain and suffering
• Psychological pain and suffering
• Decreased quality of life
• Loss of consortium with a spouse
• Punitive damages in extreme cases of gross negligence or intentional harm

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How can an experienced lawyer help my case?

Mendez & Sanchez APC - Catastrophic Accidents Attorneys in Monterey Park 

Catastrophic injuries are life-altering events that leave victims economically devastated. Recuperating damages for catastrophic injuries is more than receiving compensation for negligence, it is a critical source of funding for future expenses related to the injury. Adding insult to injury, insurance providers use every tactic in their playbook to protect their bottom line and avoid paying claims.

Catastrophic injury claims are high-value claims that need additional resources and experienced lawyers. Experienced catastrophic injury attorneys do not just file paperwork, they advocate for you and your loved one every step of the way.

Examples of how catastrophic injury lawyers help their clients include:

• Investigating a claim to uncover all the facts
• Developing a strong case against the opposition
• Consulting with professionals that help raise value to a case
• Obtaining valuable witness testimony
• Negotiating with insurance companies
• Bringing a case to trial when settlement is not a solution
• Negotiating to lower medical bills when a top settlement offer is obtained

Catastrophic injuries devastate victims and their families physically, psychologically, and financially. Get in touch with our skilled Monterey Park catastrophic injury attorneys to see if we can help you receive the compensation you deserve.

If a negligent individual or company causes catastrophic injuries to you or a loved one, you have to take immediate actions to protect your legal rights. At Mendez & Sanchez, we always fight hard to recover damages for our clients, and we 'd like to determine if we can help you.

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