Accident lawsuits often involve severe and catastrophic injury claims. These are injuries which are life-altering, often result in permanent impairment, and may shorten a person’s life expectancy, even if the injury itself is not fatal. Victims of catastrophic injuries may require 24-hour care, and may even have to be in a nursing home or another type of facility. Those recover to the extent that they can live independently may never again be able to earn a living. Our Reno accident attorneys help severe injury victims and the loved ones who care for them collect the compensation they will need to cover the life-time costs of their injuries.
Types of Severe Injuries
Virtually any type of accident can result in severe injuries. Examples of severe and catastrophic injuries include:
- Spinal cord injury
- Brain injury
- Amputation
- Severe burns
- Chemical burns
- Organ damage or loss
- Loss of any of the five senses
- Severe scarring
- Crush injuries
- Respiratory damage
- Paraplegia
- Quadriplegia
- Paralysis
- Coma
Accident victims often suffer more than one type of severe injury, making treatment more complicated and recovery a longer haul. Those who are able to return to their homes may need special equipment and home modifications to accommodate disabilities. They may require home health care services, personal care, and/or help with everyday tasks such as shopping and housekeeping.
Severe injuries can easily have lifetime costs in the millions of dollars. In order to collect the compensation you need to pay for your medical care and other expenses, you need the help of experienced accident attorneys with a track record of success. Please call the Reno accident attorneys of Jolley Urga Woodbury & Little at (702) 699-7500 or contact us online today.
