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.
Not exact matches
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.»
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.
Otherwise, we can help you plan a path forward if you or your loved one suffered a
catastrophic injury as a result of a fire, a chemical burn, an electrical burn, or
other event.
When a motorcycle collides with an automobile or some
other surface such
as a tree or guardrail, the result can be
catastrophic personal
injury or death.
Now Mr. Orlando is making good use of his insurance - defense experience and represents individuals who have suffered
catastrophic injury as a result of the negligence of
others.
Closed head concussion
injury, open head
injury,
other types of traumatic brain
injury,
as well
as soft tissue
injury, are just some of the possible
injuries that can be sustained in
catastrophic accidents.
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.
Well respected among his peers and recognized
as a top trial lawyer, Edward Havas (Ed), President and a founding member of Dewsnup, King & Olsen, focuses his practice on representing survivors and families of victims in negligence, product liability, air crash, mining disaster (such
as the deadly Crandall Canyon coal mine collapse of 2007), medical malpractice and
other catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases.
While some
injury victims experience only minor harm,
others suffer consequences that can best be characterized
as catastrophic.
When you factor in the incidence of
other catastrophic injuries such
as burns, amputations and spinal cord
injuries the number of victims impacted is staggering.
In
catastrophic injury cases, such
as traumatic brain
injury, spinal cord
injury, burn
injuries, serious construction accidents including amputations, loss of hearing, eyesight or
other, it is absolutely vital that the change in quality of life is addressed in the claim.
Other lawyers, such
as the lawyers of Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP, are devoted to representing people who have suffered
catastrophic injuries.
Since 1980, Nelson Barry has also served
as a mediator in more than 2,000 cases and
as an arbitrator in more than 50
others in the areas of brain
injury, wrongful death, burn
injury, back and neck
injury and
other catastrophic injuries.
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.
Our attorneys have successfully defended clients against a broad range of personal
injury, wrongful death and
other catastrophic loss liability claims such
as:
18 - wheeler accidents can be extremely severe along with the
other high speed collisions
as these kinds of accidents can result in
catastrophic injuries like closed head
injury, traumatic brain
injury, spinal
injury, paralysis, or in those most unfortunate of cases — wrongful death.
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:
If you or a family member has suffered a
catastrophic injury as a result of an auto accident, slip - and - fall accident or
other serious accident, contact the experienced personal
injury attorneys at Rome McGuigan.
Brett A. Emison is a partner at Langdon & Emison where his practice focused almost exclusively on
catastrophic injury and death cases
as well
as class action and
other complex tort cases.
Recognized nationally
as one of the country's leading medical malpractice and
catastrophic personal
injury law firms, Lubin & Meyer has obtained more than 600 verdicts and settlements in excess of $ 1 million for clients and their families harmed by medical malpractice or
other serious
injury.
Other areas are not so easy to calculate such
as catastrophic injuries that cause paralysis, disfigurement, emotional stress, pain and suffering, or possibly death.
Due to the immense size of big - rig trucks, wrongful death and
other catastrophic injuries are the rule
as opposed to the exception.
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.
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.
It's fortunate no
other motorists were on that particular stretch of road when the truck accident occurred,
as these large vehicles have the potential to cause
catastrophic and fatal
injuries, especially if one were to hit a passenger vehicle head on in the opposing lane.
Serious
injuries such
as birth
injuries, brain
injuries, spinal cord
injuries, burn
injuries and
other catastrophic injuries, including fatalities, can lead to medical costs that can seriously affect you and your family.
Throughout her 23 - year career
as trial attorney, she has successfully prosecuted a wide variety of high - stakes litigation matters involving medical negligence and
other catastrophic injuries.
We also specialize in
catastrophic injuries and wrongful death from
other causes, such
as trucking accidents,
other motor vehicle accidents, drunk driving, elevator accidents, birth trauma, amusement park rides and
other defective products.
The firm's attorneys defend a variety of corporate clients, including Global 500 and internationally - based companies, in widely publicized
catastrophic injury and wrongful death matters
as well
as other complex litigation.
Even a simple failure to follow up on blood work or
other diagnostic tests may support nursing malpractice lawsuits
as these omissions may lead to
catastrophic injuries and the possibility of irreversible harm.
At the Boston
Injury Law Firm of Altman & Altman, LLP, we have represented individuals and families who have suffered
catastrophic injury or death
as the result of a drowning accident. Sometimes these accidents were the fault of no one and were just a random tragic occurrence. In
other cases, we have seen either a lack of safety measures, defective product design and human error to be the cause of these unfortunate and oftentimes avoidable accidents. Our experienced team of litigators understand the gravity of the situation and will be along your side throughout every step of this often difficult and sensitive process. We are available to speak with you about your case 24 hours a day, seven days a week including nights and weekends. In addition, our personal
injury attorneys will meet with you at your home, office or
other convenient location.Â
The entire purpose of health insurance is to prevent financial ruin due to a
catastrophic medical event such
as a heart attack, stroke,
catastrophic injury, or any
other event that leads to major medical expenses.