Greenville Catastrophic Injury Lawyers
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Everyone there was very professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. My car was totaled, and I was a little intimidated talking with a couple of other lawyers in Greenville. But with Christian and Christian, not only did they answer my questions, but they did so in a way that made what could have been a hectic situation, easy. Overall, an excellent experience with high quality lawyers who truly go above and beyond and really try to get you the results or answers you need.
—Rob Young
I met Josh like 4 years ago when my Son was injured at Daycare. He was very concerned about the well being of my Child and Me. Very Understanding Professional and Just a great Staff. If You need a Lawyer that’s all about YOU this is the Place. I just closed a Case on 6/23/2021 from a injury on a Property. They handled everything because no one else would help Me. I’m forever grateful for Your hard Work and Time. Once again Thank You Josh and Sally.
—Rezillai Henderson
My husband was referred to this law firm from another lawyer after his mother passed away while residing in a nursing home. Matt took on his case and we are pleased with how everything turned out. It took a long, long time to finally settle, but it was worth the wait. The staff here is friendly and I’d be happy to recommend them to anyone needing legal assistance.
— Jen
I was referred to Harold by a family friend, and I couldn’t be happier. He took the time to listen to my case, answered all my questions and truly treated me like a friend not a client. His knowledge of medical malpractice is priceless he actually successfully won, one of the first medical malpractice cases in Greenville County.
— Lindsey
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Founded in 1975, Christian & Christian has deep roots in the community. Our lawyers have worked hard to build a strong, caring legacy of legal advocacy and protection for injured people. We stand up to injustice and help injury victims in their fight against well-funded insurance companies.
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Greenville Catastrophic Injury Lawyers
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Catastrophic injury includes severe damage to the spine, spinal cord, or brain. Whether it was in a car accident, the result of a workplace disaster, or was the result of a terrible sports incident, catastrophic injuries can result in death or a severe functional disability.
Catastrophic injuries can result in the following disabilities:
- Quadriplegia
- Spinal fractures
- Spinal dislocations
- Disc herniation
- Mental deficiency
Typically a catastrophic injury is so grievous it requires long-term care and prevents an individual from performing any gainful work. Therefore, long-term disability is necessary to pay a person’s medical bills and daily care.
Types of Catastrophic Injury
Catastrophic injuries are often classified as brain injuries, burn injuries, or spinal cord injuries. Whether these injuries are sustained by trauma from auto accidents or through medical malpractice, the effects of each injury can be devastating.
- Brain Injury: The two common types of brain injury are Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Acquired Brain Injury (ABI). TBI’s are often the result of devastating injuries like motor vehicle accidents, assault, or falls. ABI’s , or Non-Traumatic Brain Injury, can result from a stroke, aneurysm, infectious disease, and more.
- Burn Injury: While burns are often considered to be injuries to the skin, they can also have lasting impacts on a person’s nervous system and mobility. Extensive burns can lead to blindness and life-long health problems.
- Spinal Cord Injury :Damage to the spinal cord can cause long-term nerve damage leaving some paralyzed and other grappling with life-long pain and immobility. Spinal cord injuries can lead to other life-threatening health conditions.
Long-Term Costs
Apart from the physical and mental anguish someone may suffer as a result of a catastrophic injury, people might also suffer monetarily. Typically, those who experience such enormous damages will need to make a life care plan that addresses their health and wellness for the rest of their lives.
Not only will medical care need to be covered, but other expenses will be incoming as well, such as:
- Making house renovations for ease of patient movement
- Transportation that allows room for wheelchairs
- Assistive medical technology
- Home care and services
- Facility care and services
One estimate puts catastrophic injury costs around $5.7 million in lost earnings, care costs, and rehabilitative services. While Medicaid can help pay for some of these expenses, you want to make sure the costs are fully covered.
Put 95+ Years of Combined Experience on Your Side.
Our firm works hard to help individuals who have suffered catastrophic injuries seek compensation. We have won millions of dollars for people suffering from all types of injuries. Our legal nurse consultant provides unique insight into the severity of the injuries and how much care someone might need in the future, allowing us to calculate the maximum amount of financial compensation required.
If you have suffered a serious injury in an accident, contact our Greenville catastrophic injury lawyers for guidance. Visit our Greenville office.
Christian & Christian Law assist people with personal injury matters in the following locations: Anderson, Clemson, Easley, Fountain Inn, Greenville County, Greer, Mauldin, Simpsonville, Spartanburg, and Travelers Rest.
Frequently Asked Questions – Catastrophic Injury
Legally, a catastrophic injury is one that is so severe it leaves the victim with permanent, life-altering consequences. This typically includes injuries that result in long-term disability, disfigurement, or a reduced life expectancy, such as traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries leading to paralysis, severe burns, or amputations.
A life care plan is a comprehensive legal and medical document that projects all of the victim’s future medical and personal needs for the rest of their life. It is created by a team of experts and is the most critical piece of evidence used to calculate and prove the full, long-term cost of a catastrophic injury to ensure the victim receives adequate compensation.
Compensation is designed to cover all past, present, and future needs. This includes all medical expenses, the cost of long-term care, lost earning capacity, home and vehicle modifications, assistive technology, and significant non-economic damages for pain, suffering, emotional distress, and the permanent loss of enjoyment of life.
They are different due to the severity of the injuries and the enormous financial stakes. The investigation is more complex, the medical evidence is more extensive, and they require a team of highly specialized experts (like life care planners and economists) to accurately calculate damages that will last a lifetime. The litigation is often much more aggressive.
Common causes include high-impact traffic accidents (especially involving trucks or motorcycles), serious falls from height at construction sites, medical malpractice, defective products that malfunction, and acts of violence. Essentially, any event that involves extreme force or a critical failure of care can lead to a catastrophic outcome.
The statute of limitations to file a personal injury lawsuit in South Carolina is generally three years from the date of the accident. While this may seem like a long time, the extensive investigation and expert analysis required for these cases mean it is crucial to contact an attorney as soon as possible.
Catastrophic injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis. This means there are no upfront fees, and the law firm advances all the substantial costs of litigation, which can include hundreds of thousands of dollars for expert witnesses. The firm is only paid a percentage of the compensation they recover for you at the end of the case. If you don’t win, you owe no attorney’s fees.
Client Reviews
Everyone there was very professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. My car was totaled, and I was a little intimidated talking with a couple of other lawyers in Greenville. But with Christian and Christian, not only did they answer my questions, but they did so in a way that made what could have been a hectic situation, easy. Overall, an excellent experience with high quality lawyers who truly go above and beyond and really try to get you the results or answers you need.