A catastrophic injury brings consequences for a lifetime, such as paralysis, disfigurement, limb amputations, loss of mobility, or reduced cognition. The result of catastrophic injuries is so extreme that the victim will never again have the quality of life enjoyed before the accident. At Christopher C. Vader PC, we offer legal counsel for catastrophic injury cases in Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley communities.
Identifying Catastrophic Injuries Eligible for Legal Action
You may be able to file a claim or lawsuit to pursue compensation after sustaining a catastrophic injury such as the following:
- Paralysis: Loss of muscle function and sensation in legs, torso, arms, or from the neck down.
- Paraplegia: A type of paralysis that affects the lower half of the body. Both legs and sometimes part of the torso have no sensation or mobility.
- Quadriplegia: A more severe type of paralysis in which both the arms, legs, and torso.
- Amputations: The traumatic loss of a limb, whether a hand, arm, leg, or foot, can result from a car accident, motorcycle accident, or workplace accident.
- Traumatic brain injuries: Blunt force, severe jolts, or an object penetrating the head can cause traumatic brain injuries with long-lasting, harmful effects on cognitive functioning.
- Severe burns: Extreme heat above 150 degrees Fahrenheit can leave scars that are difficult or impossible to resolve, even with a series of reconstructive surgeries. Chemical and electrical accidents, vehicles that burn in an accident, or gas explosions can cause severe or fatal burns.
- Severe fractures: Bone breaks with complications that damage surrounding tissues and blood vessels could require advanced reconstructive surgeries involving placing rods or plates, affecting mobility and quality of life forever.
