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Catastrophic injuries are some of the most severe and life-altering injuries that individuals can suffer due to accidents or negligence. These injuries not only have immediate physical implications but also long-term emotional, psychological, and financial consequences.
Seattle Catastrophic Injury Attorneys at Oshan & Associates can help you with your accident by investigating, gathering a police report, and establishing liability. Oshan & Associates can also help evaluate your costs and damages as well as negotiate with adjusters of the insurance companies to represent your interest.
If you represent yourself, the insurance company will always try to minimize your payout. At Oshan & Associates we will do everything possible to get the best results through settlement negotiations or trial verdict for your injuries. If you have a case contact us today to get a free no obligation consultation with an experienced Seattle personal injury attorney.
Catastrophic injuries typically refer to severe injuries that result in long-lasting or permanent physical impairment or disabilities. These injuries often require extensive medical treatment, rehabilitation, and sometimes lifelong care. Common types of catastrophic injuries include:
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Understanding the prevalence of catastrophic injuries in Washington State can provide insight into the severity of the issue. According to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and other reputable sources, the following statistics are noteworthy:
If you or a loved one has suffered a catastrophic injury due to someone else's negligence, understanding the legal process is crucial. Here’s a step-by-step guide to how Oshan & Associates handles catastrophic injury cases:
Our process begins with a free initial consultation. During this meeting, we will discuss the details of your case and gather essential information regarding the accident, injuries sustained, and any medical treatment received. This meeting is an opportunity for you to ask questions and understand your rights.
Once we represent you, our team will conduct a thorough investigation of the incident. This may involve:
After completing our investigation, we will file a claim with the insurance company of the party responsible for the accident. In Washington State, it is essential to file the claim within the statute of limitations, which is generally three years for personal injury cases.
Negotiating with insurance companies can be challenging. Insurance adjusters often aim to minimize payouts, especially in catastrophic injury cases. Our Seattle experienced catastrophic injury attorneys at Oshan & Associates will handle all communication with the insurance company, advocating for fair compensation based on your medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages.
If a fair settlement cannot be reached through negotiation, we may proceed with litigation. This involves filing a lawsuit in the appropriate court. Our team will prepare your case for trial, which may include:
- Drafting legal documents and motions
- Conducting discovery (gathering evidence from the opposing party)
- Preparing witnesses for trial
- Presenting your case in court
If your case goes to trial, our Seattle catastrophic injuries attorneys will present the evidence and make arguments on your behalf. A judge or jury will then render a verdict, determining liability and the amount of damages you receive.
The importance of having an experienced attorney cannot be overstated, especially in catastrophic injury cases. Here are several reasons why having Oshan & Associates on your side is essential:
There is a wide range of injuries that one can suffer from accidents. Although they range from mild to serious, some are inherently more severe than others. These are catastrophic injuries and as the name implies, they have a tendency to be horrific. Regardless of how these injuries are obtained, they can change one’s life, often for the worse. The most damaging thing about them is that they, more often than not, result in serious long-term damage or even incapacitation. At Oshan and Associates, we take the welfare of our clients very seriously. We understand the significant impact that catastrophic injuries can have on your life and well-being. If you or your loved one has been subject to this nature of injuries, we can help you get justice and recover compensation.
Catastrophic Injuries are injuries that, though they may not lead to death, are of a nature that lead to long-term, if not permanent, disability and deformity. Catastrophic injuries usually involve a difficult recovery process, multiple surgeries and a lifetime of medical treatment. One way to recognize a catastrophic injury is to identify whether it prevents an individual from performing any beneficial work. This could be either permanently or for a very long time. People with catastrophic injuries can have debilitating side effects like skin breakdown, urinary tract infections (UTI) and neuropathic pain. Serious injuries of this nature usually involve:
Brain damage or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is one of the most common types of catastrophic injury. It can lead to ‘Intracerebral haemorrhage’ (ICH). ICH is sudden, catastrophic bleeding that occurs in the brain tissue or ventricles. It usually results from damage to blood vessels due to hypertension. TBI can be caused by a variety of different reasons. When it concerns vehicular accidents, Bicyclists and pedestrians are statistically at a higher risk of suffering from a brain injury during collisions with cars.
As a catastrophic injury, the symptoms of brain damage are often sudden and severe. Dizziness, fainting, vomiting, and headache are all very common and easy to spot. Although, there are more difficult symptoms that may appear like an ischemic stroke. The severity of the brain damage or injury would determine the extent of the effect. Instances of trauma that victims may experience include basic cognitive and emotional problems. In extreme circumstances, brain damage may degenerate into memory loss. Victims may even lose the ability to identify their loved ones. In other circumstances, the victims may have to be taught how to do basic everyday tasks all over. All these can result into painful moments and emotional distress that may be difficult to manage.
Some catastrophic injuries are not easy to spot and are even harder to stop. After a collision or accident, brain damage may go undetected and the victim may appear quite normal after a period of recovery. The following are symptoms that could indicate the existence of brain damage:
If you can prove liability for catastrophic injury, it is possible to recover high damages. Damages will usually be awarded to the degree that will “make the plaintiff whole”. What this means is that you will be entitled to enough compensation to make up for the damage you suffered. This includes compensation for pain, suffering and loss of quality of life. Compensation received in catastrophic injury cases is usually much higher than other cases and the facts and arguments to prove are also much more complicated and elaborate. What the law seeks to do is compensate you and offer some form of financial stability and security in the face of long-term loss.
The reliefs a victim of catastrophic injuries can obtain are of two types. These could be either compensatory damages or punitive damages.
The damages awarded here is intended to compensate the victim for financial costs as well as the pain they have experienced such as:
Punitive damages can also be awarded to punish the defendant for harming someone. This is a special award often given by the Courts in cases where the negligent party acted in a reckless or irresponsible manner.
For personal injuries which are less severe, many states have set limits on the compensation a plaintiff can receive in a medical malpractice case. The limits are placed on “non-economic” damages such as pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life. Even though the limits vary from one state to another, it usually ranges from $250,000 to $750,000. For catastrophic injuries suffered, exceptions have been provided such that a victim can receive more than the limits mentioned above.
There are two identifiable legal standards followed by most jurisdictions in the U.S. One is called the comparative negligence, while the other is called pure contributory negligence. For comparative negligence, victims are allowed to recover compensation based on their proportion of the fault of the defendant. For instance, if it is found that a victim was 25 percent responsible for their own injuries, they could be allowed to recover up to 75 percent of the total damages from the defendant. In jurisdictions in Virginia, Washington and Maryland, the legal standard used in settling compensation for catastrophic injuries is pure contributory negligence. To claim compensation, the party at fault must be 100 percent liable. An injured victim found to be even 1 percent liable will be ineligible to receive any compensation for their loss and pain. This doesn’t necessarily mean that getting compensation in all these states that use the strict pure contributory negligence is impossible. What it means is that you need a diligent and experienced attorney.
Catastrophic injuries involve not only physical injuries, it also injures the family life and work of the victim as well as ability to enjoy life comfortably. At Oshan and Associates, we deeply understand this difficulty and have tailored our practice to provide thoughtful, considerate legal service. Our skilled and experienced attorneys are ready to listen and help. If you or your loved one has suffered from a catastrophic injury due to someone else’s negligence, please contact us. Call us on 206-335-3880 or fill out our online contact form as soon as possible get the best legal representation.
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