Boulder Personal Injury Attorney
Helping Victims Suffering From Catastrophic Injuries in Longmont & Boulder
A catastrophic injury or illness usually occurs suddenly and without warning. Certain Injuries are considered to be catastrophic because of the enormous impact they have on the lives of the individuals who experience them. Brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, accidental amputation, severe burns, multiple fractures, and certain neurological disorders may be considered catastrophic injuries depending upon how the victim is affected. A catastrophic injury or illness can cause severe disruption to the central nervous system, which in turn affects many other systems of the body. At The Law Office of Edward Smith, we and can provide you with the legal guidance you will need as you seek compensation.
Types of Injuries that could be considered catastrophic include:
- Serious Head Trauma
- Eye Injury
- Shoulder Injury
- Foot Injury
- Neurological Disorders
- Brain Injury
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Severe Burns
- Accidental Amputation
- Multiple Bone Fractures
In addition to possible loss of movement, sensation, and communicative and cognitive abilities, the injury or illness may impact respiration, circulation, skin, the urinary system, the gastrointestinal system, and other body systems. Management of such an injury is complex and requires the expertise of a team of health professionals including physicians, consultants, nurses, therapists, and counselors. Clearly, the long-term needs of someone who has experienced this type of injury far surpass those of individuals with less severe injuries. Individuals may recover from some catastrophic injuries if they receive proper, early medical treatment; however, others may experience permanent disability, significant suffering, and reduced life spans.
If a catastrophic injury was caused by the negligent or intentional act of another, or by a dangerous or defective product, a personal injury claim by the victim will be an integral factor in determining his or her future quality of life, including the quality of the medical care and other support he or she will receive. In order to make sure you receive the maximum amount of compensation you will need, you should speak with a Boulder personal injury lawyer at our firm as soon as possible after being injured.
Contact a Boulder Personal Injury Attorney at The Law Office of Edward Smith today!