Catastrophic Injuries

Catastrophic injuries are the most serious type of injuries that have long-term and life-altering effects for the victim. These injuries often occur suddenly and without any warning, and the victim may end up with permanent disabilities and a poor quality of life.

Automobile accidents, machine injuries, construction site falls, medical malpractice, fire accidents, electrocutions, and intentional acts of violence are some of the key causes of catastrophic injuries. The worst part is that these injuries may often occur due to the negligence of another party.

Catastrophic injuries usually also take a toll on the victim’s family because of the constant care and supervision that they may have to provide the victim, not to mention the financial consequences of long-term medical assistance and rehabilitation.

At APEX Law Firm, LLC in Connecticut, we have the experience and the resources to fight for your rightful compensation from the at-fault parties. Our catastrophic injury attorneys will work with multiple experts to establish the full extent of your injuries, and will be fully prepared to go to trial, should the need arise, to make sure you receive the compensation you deserve.

Remember that, unlike some other states, Connecticut does not have any caps or limits on the amount of compensatory economic and non-economic damages that you can receive in personal injury cases.

Types of Catastrophic Injuries

Some of the common catastrophic injuries may include:

• Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
• Spinal cord injuries
• Neurological damage, resulting in paralysis, paraplegia, or quadriplegia
• Internal organ damage
• Accidental amputation
• Eye, nose, or cheekbone injury
• Leg or foot injury
• Hand, arm, or shoulder injury
• Back injury
• Multiple bone fractures
• Neck or facial injury
• Severe burns

Extended Treatment, Recovery and Rehabilitation

Treatment for catastrophic injuries may be extensive, involving a prolonged stay in the hospital, one or more surgeries, heavy pain medications and injections, and multiple tests and monitoring. The initial treatment is likely followed by weeks or months of physical therapy and other rehabilitative exercises, movements, diet, and precautions.

Even after months of rehabilitation, the victim may only recover partially and require lifelong medical assistance and support. In many cases, the victims are unable to contribute to the family income the same as before because their catastrophic injuries may render them unable to work in the same capacity they were able to prior to the accident.

The victim may struggle to perform even daily chores on their own, provide care and affection to spouse and kids, or carry out the normal household or workplace tasks that other people take for granted. Sometimes you may not have any external lacerations and no broken bones, and yet the injury may be catastrophic because it causes internal damage to the brain, spine, lungs, kidneys, intestines, or other vital organs.

In these situations, it is best for you to receive legal guidance from our dedicated Connecticut catastrophic injury lawyers at APEX Law Firm, LLC if the injuries occurred due to another’s negligence.

We will be able to determine your long-term future costs of medical care, recovery and rehabilitation, including your potential loss of income, pain and suffering, and loss of consortium and enjoyment of life. We will collect evidence meticulously and prepare a robust case to ensure you get justice and obtain your rightful compensatory damages.

Did Your Catastrophic Injuries Worsen a Pre-existing Condition?

Unlike a minor, localized injury, a catastrophic injury can have a devastating impact on multiple areas of your body. The symptoms may not manifest immediately, but at some point, you may realize that the injury had re-injured or exacerbated a pre-existing condition, resulting in medical complications.

Unless you have an experienced catastrophic injury lawyer by your side who understands these sensitive aspects and can safely cover all the bases for you, you may be exposed to future medical costs that are not compensated for.

Connecticut case laws have made allowances for such situations where old injuries became debilitating after a major accident. Our attorneys at APEX Law Firm, LLC will ensure that you recover full compensation for all such damages that you are rightfully entitled to.

Potential Damages that You can Recover

If your catastrophic injuries occurred in an accident where the other party was at least 50 percent or more at fault, you could potentially recover damages in Connecticut, which include:

• Current and future medical costs
• Current and future loss of wages
• Damages for pain and suffering
• Lost opportunity and future enjoyment of life
• Loss of consortium

Bringing a Civil Action Against the State

If your catastrophic injury is the fault of the State and you must file a civil action against the state of Connecticut, you need to take additional steps.

There are more intricacies with regard to a civil action filed against the state (such as, the state’s sovereign immunity may still apply on post-judgment interest.) Similarly, the time limits for filing a catastrophic injury claim against a government entity are different.

In an ordinary case, you have a time limit of up to two years to file a personal injury lawsuit. But if you intend to sue a city or county in Connecticut, you only get six months to notify your intent to sue. In case of a lawsuit against the state, you must notify the State Claims Commissioner of your claim within one year.

Under Connecticut law, if a state employee injures you while driving a state-owned vehicle, the sovereign immunity of the state will be waived. In other words, you can file a claim for damages against the state if your catastrophic injuries occurred because of the negligence of a state employee.

Speak to a Catastrophic Injury Lawyer in Connecticut Today

Considering these complications, you should choose a capable catastrophic injury law firm that can protect your rights using their deep insights and authoritative knowledge of Connecticut’s personal injury laws.

At APEX Law Firm, LLC, our skilled and experienced catastrophic injury lawyers will leave no stone unturned to establish a solid case and help you obtain your rightful compensation. Call us today at 860-900-0900 or contact us online to schedule a free initial consultation.