Upper Marlboro Catastrophic Injury Lawyers

Aggressive Representation for the Severely Injured & Their Families

While any injury can have devastating consequences, some injuries are severely debilitating, affecting nearly every aspect of the victim’s life. In legal terms, these are known as catastrophic injuries, and they often require extensive immediate medical attention and ongoing, even lifelong care. Victims and their families can find themselves facing massive medical bills, compounded by lost income as the victim takes time off work to heal or, in some cases, is unable to return to work at all. The financial, physical, and emotional toll catastrophic injuries bring is staggering—but for victims of negligence, there is hope.

At Farmer & Klopfer, we are prepared to help you fight to hold negligent parties accountable for the damage and harm they cause. If you or a loved one suffered catastrophic injuries in a car accident, after using a defective product, or in any way caused by the negligent or wrongful actions of another person or party, reach out to us today to find out how our Upper Marlboro catastrophic injury lawyers can help.

Call (240) 245-2229 or contact us online to request a free initial consultation with our aggressive and experienced legal team. 

What Are “Catastrophic Injuries?”

While there is no official legal definition of a catastrophic injury, most agree that an injury that severely and/or permanently affects the victim’s ability to return to his or her pre-injury life, including his or her ability to work, is catastrophic in nature. Below, we’ve outlined some of the most common catastrophic injuries and their effects.

Traumatic Brain Injuries

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are some of the most severe of all catastrophic injuries, as the brain controls all human functioning and damage to the brain can seriously and permanently impact this functioning. There are many different types of TBI, ranging from relatively mild concussions to serious internal damage, bleeding, and even penetrating skull/brain injuries.

Spinal Cord Injuries

These are among the most severe catastrophic injuries and involve damage to the spinal cord, leading to partial or complete paralysis below the level of injury. They can result from trauma such as falls, car accidents, or sports injuries.

Amputations

Amputations involve the surgical removal of a limb or part of a limb due to trauma, injury, or medical conditions such as diabetes or vascular disease. Losing a limb can have profound physical and psychological effects on an individual's life.

Burn Injuries

Severe burns can cause extensive damage to the skin, muscles, nerves, and other tissues. They can result from fires, explosions, chemical exposure, or electrical accidents and may require extensive medical treatment, skin grafts, and rehabilitation.

Vision Loss

This refers to partial or complete loss of vision in one or both eyes. It can result from traumatic injuries to the eyes or head, as well as medical conditions affecting the eyes or optic nerves.

Hearing Loss

Hearing loss can occur due to exposure to loud noises, head trauma, or damage to the auditory nerves. It can range from mild to profound and may be temporary or permanent.

Nerve Damage

Nerve damage can lead to loss of sensation, muscle weakness, or paralysis in the affected area. It can result from trauma, compression, or diseases such as neuropathy.

TBIs often result from the following types of accidents:

In nearly every case, a TBI will require immediate medical attention. The victim may experience ongoing effects, limiting physical and cognitive functioning, and may require extensive/lifelong assistance and care. Our traumatic brain injury lawyers understand that you need compensation for your immediate expenses, as well as the ongoing costs of a serious brain injury, and we are prepared to fight for the maximum compensation you are entitled to receive.

Get in contact with our firm today to request a no-cost consultation; call (240) 245-2229 to get started.