Los Angeles Catastrophic Injury Attorney
Don’t Let A Serious Injury Ruin Your Future
Although minor injuries can certainly affect your quality of life, some physical traumas are graded as catastrophic injuries due to their life-changing nature. From rigorous emergency treatments to lengthy hospitalizations, catastrophically-injured victims and their families must adjust to a new way of life marred by pain, inconvenience, and long-term disabilities. Catastrophic injury-causing incidents often share two common traits: A negligent or reckless act is the initiating cause, and someone other than the victim is at fault.
At Zakaryan Law Group, regardless of the type of personal injury you or a loved one has suffered, our firm represents clients with catastrophic injuries – no injury is too serious for us to handle. Our Los Angeles catastrophic injury lawyers are committed to helping accident victims obtain compensation to cover hospital bills, lost wages, and future medical needs. Whether you were exposed to dangerous chemicals or sustained serious injuries in a car accident, we work aggressively to hold the negligent parties responsible. We have a trusted network of world-class doctors, physicians, specialists, and therapists to assist in your recovery while our firm builds your case and fights on your behalf.
If you have been catastrophically injured, schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your case and the types of damages you may have been entitled to, simply call (818) 399-7922 or contact us online today.
Catastrophic injuries are among the most heartbreaking and severe of all categories of injuries. A catastrophic injury may result in permanent disability and the need for continuing medical care and day-to-day living assistance. When an individual experiences a catastrophic injury, it affects not only the victim but the victim’s family as well – often for the rest of their lives. Catastrophic injuries include the following.
Catastrophic injuries significantly (and frequently permanently) impair the bodily functions and health of the victim. For survivors, going back to work may not be an option because of the severe deterioration in the quality of life and well-being they and their families have experienced.
Our skilled Los Angeles catastrophic injury lawyers are able to represent clients suffering from all types of serious injuries, including:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Burn injuries, electrocutions, and severe scarring
- Amputation
- Disfigurement
- Facial injury
- Loss of sight or hearing
- Birth injury
- Nerve damage or chronic pain
- Crushed bones
- Internal organ damage
- Chronic illness
- Profound mental or emotional damage
Our lawyers can also represent your family if a loved one has passed away due to a preventable catastrophic injury. Our Los Angeles wrongful death attorneys represent you with empathy and fierce advocacy to secure justice for your lost loved one.
Catastrophic injuries are life-changing and serious, affecting the majority of victims suddenly and without warning, often leaving them permanently disabled. Although such injuries can occur in any unfortunate circumstance, they commonly result from another party’s negligence or recklessness. At Zakaryan Law Group, we have the resources and personnel to handle any type of accident claim in Southern California. Our lawyers can negotiate cases involving all top causes of catastrophic injury, including:
- Car Accident
- Motorcycle Accident
- Commercial truck accident
- Pedestrian Accident
- Bicycle Accident
- Bus Accident
- Slip And Fall Accident
- Uber Accident
- Lyft Accident
- Workplace Disaster
- Construction Accident
- Dog Bites
- Sports Accident
- Medical Malpractice
- Premises Liability Accident
- Defective product incident
- Exposure to a toxic substance
- Physical Abuse or violent crime
In California, the statute of limitations for personal injury or wrongful death claims after a Catastrophic Injury is generally two years from the date of the accident. Once this time has passed, you will no longer be able to make a claim for compensation. However, California does have a few exceptions that may allow for an extension, such as:
This includes the plaintiff being:
- A Minor
- Out-of-state
- Incarcerated
- Legally Insane
- Incapacitated
With only some exceptions, the courts in California will refuse to hear an injury claim that is filed after the expiration of the statute of limitations. This is why it is important to consult with a experienced Catastrophic Injury lawyer in Los Angeles as soon as possible after the event. An attorney can quickly go to work on your case to make sure that your lawsuit is filed before the deadline.
If you or someone you care about has been catastrophically injured, then you will likely face long-term expenses and rehabilitation as settlements can reach into the millions of dollars. California law permits personal injury victims to collect three types of damages to compensate you for catastrophic injuries in personal injury claims.
- Economic Damages compensate you for the monetary expenses that you have suffered because of the accident taking the form of out-of-pocket expenses including things like: medical bills, medication costs, physical therapy, damaged property, lost wages from missed work, etc.
- Non-economic Damages compensate victims for losses and consequences that can’t be measured with money. Victims who have suffered life-altering injuries, such as general pain and suffering, mental anguish and emotional pain, loss of enjoyment and quality of life, shortened lifespan, and loss of consortium.
- Punitive Damages are financial punishment for parties who acted with reckless disregard for the safety of other people. These damages may not be assessed in every case.
Our skilled team of California personal injury attorneys at Zakaryan Law Group specializes in Catastrophic Injury cases and stands ready to pursue justice on your behalf, helping you obtain the compensation you deserve. We can help you seek economic damages to cover hospital expenses, rehabilitation, in-home modifications, lost earnings as well as pain and emotional suffering.
If you have been injured in an catastrophic injury accident, our experienced Los Angeles personal injury attorneys will protect your legal rights and help you recover compensation for your injuries. We are available 24/7 for your risk free initial consultation. Please feel free to call us at (818) 399-7922 or fill out the contact form. Serving the greater Los Angeles area.
If you or someone you care about has suffered a traumatic brain injury, a spinal cord injury, whiplash, severe burns, or any other serious or catastrophic injury because of another driver’s negligence, you’ve already endured enough. Discover your legal rights and how our Los Angeles catastrophic injury attorney at Zakaryan Law Group can advocate for you.
To learn more about the amount and types of damages available after a Catastrophic Injury, reach out to us today at (818) 399-7922 to schedule a free consultation with our team and discover how we can assist you through this challenging time.
