Los Angeles Catastrophic Injury Attorney You Can Rely On

Personal injuries are considered catastrophic injuries when they have an enormous impact on the lives of the individuals who experience them including permanent disability or long-term impairment, such as paralysis, brain trauma, or amputation. Such personal injuries often result in a lifetime of medical treatment and continuous care.

The financial and emotional effects of these injuries can also be devastating. Victims may face years or decades of lost income due to disability, with the lives of the victim and his or her family changed forever.

These cases require specialized legal representation because the stakes for financial and emotional damages are far greater.

If you or a loved one has suffered a catastrophic injury, it is essential that you contact an experienced attorney who can assess the extent of your catastrophic injuries and understand the kind of medical care that is needed. At The Trial Law Offices of Bradley I. Kramer, M.D., Esq., our principal attorney has additional expertise as a licensed medical doctor and surgeon.

Since your injuries may require multiple surgeries, physical and psychological therapy, rehabilitative care, and several other medical treatments, your attorney must be knowledgeable in medical practice and procedure.

In addition to possessing such medical knowledge, our attorneys have the legal experience to aggressively protect your rights and secure the compensation you deserve.

Causes and Types of Catastrophic Injuries

Catastrophic injuries can occur in almost any serious accident, but they often stem from high-impact or negligent situations that cause irreversible harm. Understanding the cause helps identify who is legally responsible for your losses.

Catastrophic injury can result from a number of causes. A few examples of the possible sources of catastrophic injury might include the following:

• Motor vehicle accidents: Often cause spinal cord or traumatic brain injuries, leading to paralysis, cognitive impairment, or permanent disability.
• Airplane crashes: Typically result in multiple traumatic injuries, burns, or fatal outcomes due to the severity of impact.
• Bicycle accidents: Can lead to head trauma, spinal injuries, or severe fractures when cyclists are struck by vehicles or forced off the road.
• Construction accidents: May result in crush injuries, amputations, or severe burns caused by heavy machinery, falls, or electrical hazards.
• Workplace accidents: Often involve repetitive trauma, falls, or equipment-related injuries that cause long-term physical impairment.
• Boating accidents: Can result in drowning, traumatic brain injury, or severe orthopedic injuries due to collisions or unsafe operation.
• Fire accidents: Commonly lead to severe burns, smoke inhalation injuries, or disfigurement requiring extensive medical care.
• Toxic exposure: Occurs when victims inhale or absorb harmful chemicals, leading to organ damage, respiratory illness, or long-term neurological issues.
• Defective products: Sometimes lead to explosions, burns, or amputations caused by design or manufacturing defects.
• Medical malpractice: Can cause birth injuries, paralysis, or permanent neurological damage when a medical professional fails to meet the standard of care.
• Assaults and intentional wrongs: May result in catastrophic physical and psychological harm, including brain injuries, fractures, or lasting trauma.

Types of Catastrophic Injuries

Here are a few possible injuries that can be considered major or catastrophic:

• brain injuries
• spinal cord injuries
• burn injuries
• amputations
• eye injuries and blindness
• injuries to the nerves in the torso, arms, and shoulders (branchial plexus injuries)
• neurological disorders
• broken bones
• paralysis
• crush injuries
• birth injuries
• closed head injuries
• loss of hearing
• fall injuries
• wrongful death

Living with a Catastrophic Injury

A catastrophic injury or illness very often causes severe disruption to the central nervous system, which in turn affects other bodily systems, such as the gastrointestinal, circulatory, and urinary systems.

The catastrophic injury may also result in a loss of communication skills, sensation, mobility, cognitive ability, and other essential body functions.

The victim of a catastrophic injury usually needs a number of medical treatments or surgery and faces a long and painful period of rehabilitation.

Beyond the immediate medical recovery, catastrophic injury survivors often face ongoing challenges such as adapting their homes for accessibility, learning new job skills, or depending on full-time caregivers. Emotional recovery can take years, and family members may experience compassion fatigue or financial stress. Our firm works with life care planners and rehabilitation specialists to ensure your compensation includes the cost of these long-term needs.

Some victims never recover from their catastrophic injuries.

Victims also face the challenge of healing emotionally and mentally. The trauma of a catastrophic injury may lead to fear, depression, and anger. The victim’s family members also suffer in the aftermath of a catastrophic injury, which can last many years, even when they are older and need full-time care. They must also endure the emotional strain of providing care and often experience the same fear and uncertainty as the victim.

The attorneys at The Trial Law Offices of Bradley I. Kramer, M.D., Esq. will aggressively fight to recover compensation beyond immediate medical costs.

We can also help you recover damages for treatments and therapy that may last a lifetime, pain and suffering, emotional damages, and compensation for the suffering of your family members.

What a Catastrophic Injury Attorney Does for You

Catastrophic injury cases are among the most complex areas of personal injury law. Your attorney must have both medical and legal knowledge to manage these claims effectively. At The Trial Law Offices of Bradley I. Kramer, M.D., Esq., we:

1. Investigate your case thoroughly including gathering medical records, accident reports, and expert opinions.
2. Work with medical and financial experts to project long-term costs and future care needs.
3. Negotiate aggressively with insurance companies and opposing counsel to ensure fair compensation.
4. Prepare for trial when necessary using expert testimony to demonstrate the full scope of your losses.
5. Support you throughout recovery by maintaining open communication and compassionate guidance.

Proving Fault in Catastrophic Injury Cases

Establishing liability is critical in catastrophic injury claims. We examine every detail of the case, from accident reconstruction and product design to medical procedure protocols, to identify who is responsible. Commonly liable parties include negligent drivers, employers, manufacturers, or medical providers.

Our dual legal and medical background gives us an advantage in analyzing complex evidence, proving causation, and holding all responsible parties accountable.

How Damages Are Calculated in Catastrophic Injury Cases

Determining fair compensation in a catastrophic injury claim involves understanding the lifelong financial and personal impact of the injury. We collaborate with:

• Medical experts and life care planners to estimate ongoing treatment and care costs.
• Vocational and economic specialists to project lost wages and diminished earning capacity.
• Psychological and rehabilitation experts to document emotional and quality-of-life damages.

Compensation may include:

• Economic damages: Medical bills, long-term care, rehabilitation, and lost future income.
• Non-economic damages: Pain, suffering, emotional distress, and loss of companionship.
• Punitive damages: Awarded in cases involving gross negligence or intentional misconduct, intended to punish the wrongdoer and deter similar behavior.

Catastrophic Injury Attorney in Los Angeles, California

The catastrophic injuries attorneys at The Trial Law Offices of Bradley I. Kramer, M.D., Esq. will help with your case and will never stop working for you and your family until a recovery is received that provides just compensation for medical costs, pain, and suffering, lost wages, future medical and rehabilitative needs, as well as providing you with a financially secure future.

Our principal attorney has the legal and medical experience to provide effective, skilled, and caring representation for your Los Angeles catastrophic injuries case.

Our law firm will maintain close personal contact with our seriously injured clients throughout the entire process of the litigation, and our catastrophic injury attorneys will aggressively fight to protect your rights and get the compensation you deserve.

Frequently Asked Questions About Catastrophic Injury Cases

1. How long do catastrophic injury cases take?
   1. Because these cases often involve extensive evidence and expert testimony, they can take several months to a few years to resolve. We keep clients informed every step of the way and push for timely resolutions.
2. What kind of compensation can I receive?
   1. You may be entitled to damages for medical costs, lost income, pain and suffering, emotional distress, home and vehicle modifications, and future care expenses.