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Catastrophic Injuries

Waldorf Catastrophic Injury Attorney

Any injury can be a costly, painful ordeal. Some injuries are more than a nuisance, resulting in permanent consequences that could follow you for the rest of your life. These catastrophic injuries could cause you physical, emotional, and financial trauma.

If you sustained a catastrophic injury due to another person’s actions, you might have a valid case for monetary compensation. This compensation could be life-changing, but that does not mean it will be easy to come by. The insurance companies are unlikely to treat you fairly, especially if you are acting as your own legal counsel. A Waldorf catastrophic injury lawyer could help you pursue the fair outcome you are entitled to.

The attorneys at Brown & Barron know the hardship that comes with a catastrophic injury. We are prepared to aggressively pursue compensation on your behalf and provide you with the resources you need. To learn how a Waldorf catastrophic injury lawyer could help, call us today.

Get in touch with a catastrophic injury lawyer serving Waldorf, (410) 698-1717for a free case evaluation.

What Are Catastrophic Injury Cases Worth?

Catastrophic injuries are not your standard injuries. Unlike cuts, bruises, and even broken bones, catastrophic injuries have the potential to last a lifetime. These permanent conditions can impact your life in numerous ways, which are often far beyond the consequences of lesser injuries. For that reason, the physical, emotional, and financial hardships you face could be much greater. This could also be reflected on the value of your personal injury case.

No two catastrophic injury cases are identical, which means it is impossible to say with certainty what your case might be worth. Different factors could increase or decrease the final amount of your settlement.

One of the most important factors that will determine the value of your personal injury case is the type of damages you are entitled to.

Financial settlements are made up of a combination of several types of damages, which include:

Medical Expenses

Medical care is rarely inexpensive. When it comes to permanent, catastrophic injuries, these costs can be particularly high. Many people living with catastrophic injuries require a lifetime of ongoing medical treatment, surgical procedures, or physical therapy. The cost of this care could be included in a personal injury case. 

Lost Wages

When injuries have permanent consequences, it can dramatically impact a person’s ability to earn a living. Many people are unable to return to their previous employment due to their disability, while others cannot work at all. A civil lawsuit could replace those lost wages. 

Mental Anguish

Reliving a traumatic injury can be difficult for anyone. For some people, the emotional trauma that comes with reliving a serious accident can be so severe it is debilitating. Damages for this condition—known as mental anguish—could be recovered in a civil suit. 

Disability

Catastrophic injuries often require major changes to your personal life. Paralyzed individuals often require mobility devices, for example. Compensation could be available to pay for in-home care. There are also costs related to modifying a home to make it more accessible. 

Pain and Suffering

Physical pain and suffering is unfortunately common with catastrophic injuries. When nerve damage is involved, this pain could be permanent. You could be entitled to a monetary award based on the severity of your pain. 

How Much Time Do I Have to File a Catastrophic Injury Lawsuit?

It is vital that you comply with the deadline to file your injury lawsuit. Known as the statute of limitations, this deadline could bring your lawsuit to an abrupt end if you fail to comply with it.

For catastrophic injury cases, the statute of limitations is typically governed by MD. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-101. The law generally gives you three years from the date of your accident to file your lawsuit. Filing your case following the expiration of the statute of limitations could see your case permanently dismissed. This dismissal will also prevent you from negotiating a settlement related to your case.

Issues surrounding the statute of limitations can be complicated. In limited situations, there could be exceptions that extend the deadline. Our firm can keep track of the statute of limitations and ensure you have a chance to be heard. 

You Could Recover a Monetary Award for Your Catastrophic Injury

A catastrophic injury can happen when you least expect it. These devastating injuries could impact your ability to earn a living, care for your loved ones, or enjoy life the way you always have. That does not mean you don’t have options for regaining your quality of life. 

Contact Brown & Barron online today to schedule a free case review with a with a catastrophic injury lawyer serving Waldorf.

What Does a Catastrophic Injury Attorney Cost?

It is common for anyone living with a catastrophic injury to wonder what it would cost to pursue a civil lawsuit. Holding the person who caused your injury accountable is important, but it is natural to worry about the financial costs.

Our firm understands these concerns, and we never charge any upfront legal fees to the victims of catastrophic injuries.

Our firm handles every case on a contingency basis. That means we obtain our fee by keeping a portion of what we recover on your behalf. If we do not collect money in your case, we do not get paid. This allows you to pursue justice without worrying about how to pay for legal fees. You deserve your day in court regardless of your financial circumstances. 

What Are Common Catastrophic Injuries?

Catastrophic injuries come in different forms. While the nature of these injuries differs, each of these injuries carries severe, possibly permanent consequences.

Some of the most common catastrophic injuries include:

  • Traumatic brain injuries
  • Severe burns
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Paralysis
  • Blindness

Each of these injuries has the potential to alter the shape of your life forever. While some of these injuries can heal, most of them will result in permanent consequences. No amount of money can turn back the clock and undo these injuries, but a personal injury settlement could provide you with the resources necessary to get the medical treatment and support you need to live comfortably moving forward. 

Our Difference

Why Choose Brown & Barron, LLC?
  • An Unwavering Commitment to What's Right
    Brown and Barron is a law firm that fights for the most vulnerable members of society to achieve a true sense of closure after a devasting event. We are passionate about the people we work with and the cases we argue and will do whatever it takes to not only restore your justice but also restore your life.
  • A History of Being Responsive & Accessible

    Our firm culture ensures that all clients feel like family, as evidenced by more than 150 five-star Google reviews. We ensure from the beginning of your case until the very end that your voice is not only heard but echoed until you obtain the justice you deserve. We work with you throughout the process to make sure that the results we arrive at make sense for you and your family.

  • A Team of Dedicated Advocates
    Our legal team not only has over 137 combined years of trial experience, but we pride ourselves on being the top attorneys in our field. With a specialization in complex cases, we have attorneys who have not only graduated from the most prestigious universities, but who have also proved to be recognized with the profession's most distinguished honors.
  • A Proven Track Record of Success

    Brown & Barron has a history of results-oriented representation and we have obtained more than $90 million for our clients since 2017. Our team has a proven record of restoring lives and restoring justice.

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Over 150 5-Star Reviews from Our Past Clients
  • "Brown & Barron, LLC has to be one of the best law firms in the state of Maryland"

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    Brown & Barron provided efficient, straight-up, and straightforward services in my medical malpractice case. They answered all my questions and kept me informed every step of the way.

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    After a two-year process, my case is resolved. I would like to commend and highly recommend Mr. Chris Casciano for his diligence, attention to detail, and support for myself and my family.

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