Brunswick Catastrophic Injury Attorney

What Is Considered a “Catastrophic Injury?”

Catastrophic injuries are defined by their severity relative to other injuries. Catastrophic injuries often require rehabilitative care, limit a victim’s ability to work, and may even lead to permanent disabilities. 

Catastrophic injuries are routinely caused by:

• Car accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Pedestrian and bicycle accidents
• Premises liability incidents
• Slip and fall incidents
• Truck accidents

Spine Injuries

Spinal injuries are considered “incomplete” if the victim still has control of some motor functions below the impacted area or “complete” if the victim no longer has any ability to move anything below the impacted area. Even “incomplete” spinal injuries are life-changing and may constitute a disability. Victims may not be able to work and should be duly compensated for their inability to earn a reliable living.

Brain Injuries

Even a seemingly benign slip and fall can result in traumatic brain injuries or any neurological condition brought about by external force. Many people do not realize they have sustained a traumatic brain injury and tragically delay seeking treatment, a mistake that can result in death. You should always see a doctor right away after any blow to the head. 

Lingering or worsening sensory issues, cognitive difficulties, and/or behavioral problems may prevent you from working or maintaining the quality of life you enjoyed prior to the accident. In these instances, our Brunswick catastrophic injury attorney may be able to help you obtain substantial compensation if your brain injury was the result of another party’s negligence.

Burn Injuries

Thermal burns can result from prolonged exposure to flames in a vehicular accident or a fire-related incident linked to another party’s failure to maintain safe property conditions. Radiation, chemical, and electrical burns can also lead to catastrophic injuries. Burns of any kind often leave a victim disfigured and have the potential to permanently damage nerve endings. 

In a personal injury lawsuit, a burn victim may be able to recover compensation for disfigurement, loss of consortium, and physical and emotional pain and suffering in addition to calculable economic damages.

Serious Brunswick Accidents And Amputation

One of the worst consequences of catastrophic injuries is amputation, which can leave a victim's life permanently altered. These kinds of injuries can result in heavy financial, emotional, and physical costs.

Amputation refers to the surgical or accidental loss of a limb or extremity. Often, these types of serious injuries are sustained in major car accidents where limb preservation is not feasible, as well as workplace incidents, especially those involving heavy machinery. Amputation can also occur due to medical errors or negligence during surgical procedures.

In these cases, Brunswick amputation attorneys at Mayfield Law, LLC play a critical role. Victims frequently need substantial medical care, such as surgery, prosthetic limbs, and rehabilitation, which results in exorbitant medical costs. In addition, losing a limb can significantly impair one's capacity to work, which can lead to lost income and a reduction in earning potential.

Legal support is crucial for effectively handling the complexities of these type of cases and successfully obtaining compensation. Our team is devoted to ensuring accident victims who required amputation acquire the financial resources needed for medical treatment, rehabilitation, and addressing their pain and suffering. We diligently assess each case, establish responsibility, and aim to achieve the highest possible compensation, enabling our clients to focus on healing and moving forward. Engaging with skilled amputation lawyers from Mayfield Law, LLC can greatly affect the success of your case. If you or a loved one are involved in an accident that has resulted in amputation, do not hesitate to reach out to our catastrophic injury law firm at (912) 455-2045.

How Do I Know If I Have Grounds To File An Amputation Lawsuit?

Determining the validity of an amputation lawsuit involves examining negligence, responsibility, and the damages incurred. It's important to speak with an amputation lawyer in Brunswick to analyze your case specifics, collect necessary documentation, and establish a legal basis. Mayfield Law, LLC is ready to assist you in successfully navigating the claims process -- contact us today.

Schedule an initial consultation by calling (912) 455-2045 or contacting us online to get started with our catastrophic injury attorney in Brunswick. We offer our legal services in English and Spanish.

What is the Statute of Limitations For Catastrophic Injury Claims in Georgia?

In Georgia, you will generally have up to two years from the date of an incident to file a personal injury lawsuit. You may get extra time if you did not initially discover an accident-related injury, such as a traumatic brain injury. 

Should catastrophic injuries eventually result in the death of a loved one, you will have up to two years from the date of their passing to initiate a wrongful death lawsuit.

Recovering Damages in a Georgia Personal Injury Lawsuit Involving Catastrophic Injuries

Calculating the appropriate damages in a case involving catastrophic injuries can be an especially complex undertaking. Catastrophic injuries typically require long-term care and permanent reductions to a person’s quality of life. 

You must make every effort to ensure you are aiming to recover compensation that will sufficiently cover all future medical treatments and other applicable considerations. 

You may need financial and medical experts to analyze the severity of your catastrophic injuries and testify to the seriousness of your condition in court. Our team at Mayfield Law, LLC, is prepared to source and collaborate with these specialists to build the strongest possible case.

How Can We Help

Our Brunswick catastrophic injury lawyer will fight to recover compensation for all applicable damages, including:

• Medical bills, including expenses associated with current and future treatments as well as rehabilitative care
• Missed wages and permanent reductions in earning capacity
• Disfigurement and humiliation
• Loss of consortium
• Reductions in quality of life
• Physical and emotional pain and suffering
• Property damage
• Punitive damages

Contact Mayfield Law, LLC today to get started with our Brunswick catastrophic injury lawyer.