If you suffer any catastrophic injuries, there are several damages you can pursue. Learn more about the types of compensation available for catastrophic injuries.
2. No matter what type of catastrophic injuries
you receive, there are many damages that
you can pursue.
Compensation Can Help
Cover Any Physical or
Mental Treatment
3. Current and Future
Medical Costs
Surgery
Medication
Rehabilitation
Physical Therapy
Accommodations
Most catastrophic injuries
require ongoing medical
treatment, including:
4. Daily Care
Victims with traumatic
brain injuries, spinal cord
injuries, and amputations
often need daily
assistance.
This may require the
family to hire a full-time
caretaker or quit their job
to assist the victim.
5. Lost Wages
When a catastrophic injury
causes the victim or a family
member to miss work, they
can pursue compensation for
those wages.
6. Diminished
Earning Capacity
Victims with catastrophic
injuries may not be able to
return to their previous
work.
If a victim cannot earn the
income they had before
the injury, they should be
compensated.
7. Lower Quality of
Life
Lost enjoyment of
previous activities
Loss of consortium or
companionship
This type of compensation
covers any emotional, mental,
or physical drawback of the
injury, including:
8. Pain and Suffering
This type of compensation
covers the mental and
physical anguish of the
injuries.
Try to keep a journal of
the day-to-day challenges
you have as a result of
your injuries.
9. How We Can Help
Calculate the total
damages in your claim.
Negotiate with the
insurance companies on
your behalf.
Help collect evidence to
strengthen your case.
At Shaw Cowart LLP, our
personal injury attorneys can
help:
10. Need a Personal Injury
Attorney?
Call us today at 512-499-8900
for a complimentary consultation.
