When these standards are not met, objects can fall and deliver
catastrophic injuries to other workers and unsuspecting individuals walking by.
This kind of negligence can cause serious truck accidents and
catastrophic injuries to other motorists.
Not exact matches
While the
injury rate remains low relative
to other sports, the number of
catastrophic injuries continues
to climb.
In the U.S., the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) oversees chemical and
other facilities that deal with hazardous materials, making sure various «process safety» routines are followed so as
to «prevent or minimize the
catastrophic injury or death that could result from an accidental or purposeful release of toxic, reactive, flammable or explosive chemicals.»
With an extensive personal
injury practice including 18 office locations, we're prepared
to handle a wide range of claims, from car accidents, severe dog bites, motorcycle accidents, product defects, auto defect
injuries, and
other serious or
catastrophic injuries.
An example are pit bulls, a breed that can be as gentle as any
other but trained by someone
to be attack animals or who has abused them so that they become vicious, their sheer size and weight can cause
catastrophic injuries to an unsuspecting victim.
The Sasser Law Firm is dedicated
to representing people in North Carolina, South Carolina, and from around the country that have lost loved ones or suffered life - changing,
catastrophic injuries because of the actions of
others.
Due
to their large size and heavy weight, trucks can cause
catastrophic injuries and even death when they are involved in accidents with
other vehicles.
You should not attempt
to do this without being represented by a highly experienced
injury lawyer in Fort Collins, CO who is thoroughly familiar with brain and
other catastrophic injuries, and who understand the potential long - term consequences of a TBI.
Since 1985, the attorneys of Polinsky Law Group LLC, Attorneys At Law, in Hartford, Connecticut, have been fighting
to protect the rights of people who have suffered a serious head
injury, spinal cord
injury, or
other catastrophic injuries in accidents.
Even when wearing a helmet and
other protective gear, the lack of a physical barrier can lead
to catastrophic injuries that require more recovery and medical care than in your average automobile accident.
Throughout our decades of successful experience, our accident attorneys in Florida have helped many families recover from
catastrophic accidents as well as set industry - changing vehicle safety precedents that worked
to prevent similar
injuries from hurting
other families.
The person or people at fault for injuring you may be required
to pay for your past and future medical expenses, the time you lose at work, your motorcycle or any
other property that was damaged, the cost of hiring someone
to do your household chores during the period when you can't do them (estimated through your lifetime, if you suffer a
catastrophic injury), permanent disfigurement, loss of enjoyment, emotional distress and the adverse impact on your spouse, and any change in your future earning ability.
Due
to the sheer size and weight of these vehicles, the damage and
injury which is caused can be more
catastrophic than
other type of accidents.
With regard
to injury claims, a
catastrophic injury claim will likely be worth significantly more than
other types of
injury claims.
Our Gainesville, Atlanta, and Athens, Georgia, lawyers have recovered millions of dollars for people and families who have suffered
catastrophic physical or economic
injuries due
to the wrongful acts of
others.
Breaching or violating the duty of care can lead
to catastrophic injuries of passengers, pedestrians, and / or
other drivers, which may include:
While there are a plethora of attorneys who are willing
to handle small
injuries, the attorneys who will take all types of cases can not offer you the kind of personalized and dedicated attention that you might need in the case of
catastrophic and
other serious
injuries.
The
injuries caused by a car accident can range from cuts and scratches
to broken bones and whiplash
to burn
injuries and
other catastrophic injuries as well.
These figures do not include possibly thousands of
other accidents where a bicyclist was hit by a car and was lucky
to escape
catastrophic injuries.
Our attorneys working in cases of
catastrophic injury focus on cases involving brain and spinal cord
injuries, burn trauma, and
other tragedies that render the victim severely disabled, unable
to work or carry out activities of daily living without assistance.
[30] Any notion of
catastrophic injury,
other than the specific meaning ascribed
to that term by the legislation must be discarded when considering whether a claimant meets the statutory test.
A
catastrophic injury or illness usually causes severe disruption
to the central nervous system, which causes many
other systems of the body
to not operate properly.
Other lawyers, such as the lawyers of Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP, are devoted
to representing people who have suffered
catastrophic injuries.
Collisions between motorcyclists and
other passenger vehicles are much more likely
to result in
catastrophic injury, and tragically, almost half of all fatal motorcycle accidents are alcohol - related.
Just like in a case involving burn
injuries or
other catastrophic injuries, you may be eligible
to be compensated by the negligent party for:
Our founding attorney, Joseph A. «Tony» Mesa, III, who has been named a «Rising Star» by Super Lawyers and an «Up and Comer» by Florida Trend's Florida Legal Elite ™, dedicates himself
to trying
to improve the lives of those who come
to us for help regarding
catastrophic injuries and
other types of personal
injury cases.
If this has happened
to you, you need
to speak with a Lafayette personal
injury attorney who is highly skilled in handling product liability cases including
catastrophic injury cases, dangerous drugs and
others.
While most drivers would be considered lucky
to survive with broken bones or slight head
injuries, many suffer
catastrophic injuries, such as traumatic brain
injury, spinal
injury, crush
injuries or
other crash severities, requiring long - term rehabilitation, and possibly, life - long disability.
The tragic consequences of a birth
injury can be as terrible as the loss of life of the child, through
to a child with Erb's palsy, cerebral palsy, brachial plexus
injuries and
other catastrophic injuries.
According
to HealthCarePathway.com, a life care planner is a medical professional who uses his or her knowledge, experience, and judgment
to develop a comprehensive recovery plan for an individual who has sustained
catastrophic injury or has chronic health problems, psychiatric conditions, neurological conditions, and
other long - term disabilities.
When someone suffers
catastrophic injury, serious and sobering results in the lives of these victims ensues, such as being unable
to work, facing horribly excruciating pain while attempting
to heal, facing disfigurement, and
other serious ongoing physical consequences
to your body.
In addition
to the first - line medical costs, such as operations and hospital stays, there are many
other financial consequences of
catastrophic injuries, including:
Damages must be carefully calculated in cases involving spinal cord
injury, brain damage and
other catastrophic injuries to ensure that accident victims have sufficient funds for necessary medical care, lost wages and
other vital needs.
Slip - and - fall and
other premises liability accidents can lead
to permanent and
catastrophic injuries.
Other areas are not so easy
to calculate such as
catastrophic injuries that cause paralysis, disfigurement, emotional stress, pain and suffering, or possibly death.
Side - impact collisions are far more dangerous than
other accidents because they are more likely
to result in
catastrophic injuries and death.
Defective products can kill, cause
catastrophic injuries, create permanent physical and emotional harm, and cause victims
to suffer in many
other ways.
Due
to the immense size of big - rig trucks, wrongful death and
other catastrophic injuries are the rule as opposed
to the exception.
Fortunately, an experienced Los Angeles
catastrophic injury attorney can help you recover the compensation you need
to cover these (and
other) costs.
I understand how minor children can be impacted by this type of accident, and I can help your family recover the funds you need
to assist your child in his or her long - term healing process if he or she suffers a brain
injury or
other catastrophic ailment.
This is why it is so important
to consult with an experienced
catastrophic injury attorney as soon as possible after an accident
to get assistance in seeking compensation for
injuries, losses and
other damages.
In incidents with trucks and
other heavy vehicles entering the oncoming lane, the magnitude of the larger vehicle colliding with a medium or small passenger vehicle will usually inflict
catastrophic injuries to the passengers of the standard vehicle or even cause multiple fatalities.
The impact can be significant if the driver can not brake in time and the
injuries to others are often
catastrophic or very serious.
Other key figures include Cari Sowden - Taylor, who is also «very well versed in
catastrophic injuries», particularly relating
to traumatic brain and spinal
injuries; Gwen Evans, who heads the firm's environmental practice and often works alongside Neil Stockdale, whose «very effective and experienced partnership dominates the Welsh market for group litigation»; and Iain Scott, who is an «expert in
catastrophic injuries and high - end personal
injuries» and is praised for his «ability
to fight his corner».
Because spinal cord
injuries can be
catastrophic, causing paralysis and
other trauma, it is crucial that injured victims retain a Spokane car accident spine
injury lawyer from Craig Swapp & Associates
to help them seek compensation from those responsible.
If the party responsible for an individual's
catastrophic injuries engaged in especially egregious conduct, such as drunk driving, violent assault, very dangerous business practices, concealing known dangers from the public, or
other grossly negligent or misleading behavior, the court may even find that the responsible party owes punitive damages, which are meant
to punish the wrongdoer and deter future bad conduct.
Other recommended practitioners include Nicola Edwards, who heads the firm's serious
injuries team; Hilton Obery, who is «very experienced and adept at spinal
injury cases»; Lisa Samuel, an «effective operator» who «deals with the highest - value and complex
catastrophic injury cases with skill and a smile»; and Graham McGill, «who brings experience, calmness, organisation and realistic analysis
to every case he deals with».
Mr. Catalano, selected
to Best Lawyers in America for the fourth year in a row, representsvictims of
catastrophic injuries in medical negligence, product liability, auto accident, class action, and
other personal
injury cases.
Other times there is a lot of damage
to both cars, requiring them
to be written off; along with
catastrophic injuries to the parties involved.