Waldorf Catastrophic Injury Attorney

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.