Carol Rosenbloom Associates, LLC | Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaCatastrophic Injury Attorney • Personal Injury Lawyer"Catastrophic injuries" are injuries which result in a permanent disability, the loss of bodily function, or other permanent medical condition. The effects of a catastrophic injury last a lifetime and have a significant impact on an individual's quality of life. Pennsylvania law, in many cases, recognizes that catastrophic injuries are different from injuries that will eventually heal and allows for a greater compensation award. A catastrophic injury or illness usually occurs suddenly and without warning. Injuries that are considered catastrophic, due to the enormous impact they have on the lives of the individuals who experience them, include the following: brain injury, spinal cord injury, accidental amputation, severe burns, multiple fractures, or other, neurological disorders. A catastrophic injury or illness very often causes severe disruption to the central nervous system, which in turn affects many other systems of the body.
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. Because of the huge financial implications a catastrophic injury has, one of the most important aspects of bringing a personal injury claim is the determination of the value of such a claim. The long-term implications of many catastrophic injuries often do not surface or become apparent until years after the original injury. For example, individuals who are injured as children may experience changes in their abilities/disabilities as they grow, requiring surgeries or other medical intervention to accommodate their growth. Similarly, a burn victim might continue to undergo reconstructive surgeries for many years after the original injury. Thus, an attorney who understands the long-term implications of such injuries will be better able to ensure the victims receive just compensation and sufficient resources for the future. A person whose earning capacity has been substantially impacted and who is likely facing a lifetime of care requires an experienced attorney, with specialized knowledge of his or her particular type of injury, to ensure that the injured person obtains all of the financial support he or she will need, possibly for decades to come. If you have suffered a catastrophic injury, contact personal injury lawyer at Carol Rosenbloom Associates, LLC, today to schedule a free initial consultation. At Carol Rosenbloom Associates, LLC, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, we represent people who have suffered catastrophic injuries because of the reckless or careless actions of others. As a firm, we have more than 40 years of combined legal experience handling personal injury cases and can help you to obtain compensation for a catastrophic injury such as:
When necessary, we will work with medical experts to make sure that the compensation you receive adequately addresses your needs and reflects the full extent to which your life has been changed. For the duration of your case, you will work solely with your attorney , and we will always do our best to be available to meet with you promptly when you have questions or concerns about the process. Our primary goal is to reach the fairest outcome in the most efficient way possible in every case we handle. We offer free initial consultations. The majority of our services are provided on a contingent fee basis. This means you will pay no attorneys' fees unless we are able to achieve a verdict or settlement on your behalf.
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Carol Rosenbloom Associates LLC
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