Catastrophic Injury Attorneys

Our catastrophic injury lawyers are prepared to represent clients in cases involving: 

• Boat accidents. High-speed watercraft collisions can lead to traumatic impacts resulting in broken bones, severe head injuries, or spinal cord damage. The combination of water and trauma increases the risk of these injuries becoming life-altering. The instability of the aquatic environment also means that even after an accident, the risk of further injury is heightened as victims may be left vulnerable to the elements or unable to reach safety promptly. For example, victims can suffer from near-drowning incidents that result in anoxic brain injury, a catastrophic condition with long-standing effects on cognitive function.
• Car accidents. When two vehicles collide, particularly at high speeds, the human body is subjected to rapid deceleration, which can lead to multiple forms of trauma. These injuries can range from traumatic brain injuries as a result of the head striking a surface to severe spinal cord damage from the sudden and forceful movement of the spine.
• Motorcycle accidents. Motorcyclists are at a heightened risk of sustaining catastrophic injuries in a collision due to the lack of structural protection that motorcycles offer compared to cars or trucks. Riders are exposed to the direct impact of collisions, and without any buffer, they are at a greater risk of being thrown from their bikes at high speeds. Such incidents can lead to severe road rash, limb amputations, or traumatic brain injuries, especially if helmets are not worn or fail upon impact. Furthermore, the vulnerability of motorcyclists to the elements and larger, more forceful vehicles increases the possibility of crushing injuries or direct trauma to the spinal cord, which can result in permanent paralysis.
• Pedestrian or bicycle accidents. Vulnerable road users like pedestrians and cyclists, are exposed to vehicles and their surroundings with minimal to no protection. When they are involved in collisions, the lack of safety barriers – such as airbags or steel frames that are present in cars – means that their bodies absorb the full force of the impact. Severe head trauma is a common consequence of such accidents, particularly in cases where cyclists are not wearing a helmet or when pedestrians suffer a direct blow from a vehicle. This can easily lead to traumatic brain injuries, which may cause long-term cognitive impairment or permanent disability. Pedestrians and cyclists can also potentially suffer spinal cord injuries from the force of a car striking them or from the subsequent impact with the ground, potentially resulting in partial or total paralysis.
• Truck accidents. Truck accidents involving large commercial vehicles are especially notorious for causing catastrophic injuries due to the overwhelming size and weight of trucks compared to typical passenger vehicles. The impact of an accident involving an 18-wheeler or semi-truck can be immensely destructive, with the potential to cause widespread damage and inflict severe trauma on occupants of smaller vehicles.