Catastrophic injuries are life altering, not just for the victim but for the entire family. Hopes and dreams are shattered, replaced with hoping that the next weeks, months and years might bring the ability to sit up, walk or talk. In addition to physical problems, financial worries amount as out of pocket medical expenses and lost earnings drain bank accounts. When tragedy strikes, it’s important to know that there are resources at your disposal that can greatly improve your physical and economic prospects. An experienced Queens, Bronx, Manhattan, Staten Island and Brooklyn catastrophic attorney knows how to turn your lemon of a situation into lemonade by helping you collect the large amount of money you need to access state of the art care. Wittenstein & Wittenstein has been helping victims with catastrophic injuries improve their lives for over sixty years. Our brand of aggressive advocacy combined with patient caring customer service will help you get your life back on track. Call 718-261-8114 to make an appointment for a free consultation.
What Is A Catastrophic Injury?
A catastrophic injury, also known as a permanent injury, has substantial long term consequences for the victim. They are usually caused by high impact car accidents, truck accidents, rollovers, falls from heights, medical malpractice and defective products. These are the criteria commonly used to describe catastrophic injuries:
- Permanent loss of a function;
- Permanent disability;
- Need for assistance with the activities of daily living;
- Need for permanent use of medications, accommodations and/or prosthetics;
- Severe disfigurement;
- Spinal cord injury with paralysis;
- Traumatic brain injury with loss of cognition;
- Loss of sight;
- Loss of hearing or
- Loss of speech.
It’s not necessary to have all of the above conditions to be a victim of a catastrophic injury, but having even of the conditions will mean years of medical treatment, rehabilitation, retraining or the lifelong need for economic assistance. That’s why it’s important to hire an experienced Queens, Manhattan, Bronx, Staten Island and Brooklyn personal injury attorney as soon as possible after your accident.
Prompt Action Brings The Best Results
One of the best ways to prove that somebody did the wrong thing is to obtain a video that catches them in the act. There are security cameras everywhere these days, covering the perimeter around many homes and businesses. That’s great news if you’re injured in a car accident, fall or other type of accident, but obtaining these videos requires prompt action because many homes and businesses have their systems programmed to automatically erase older recordings after a specified period of time. In some cases the wrongdoer has possession of the recording and might intentionally erase it unless they’re served with a notice to preserve evidence. That’s why it’s important to speak to an experienced Queens, Bronx, Manhattan, Staten Island and Brooklyn catastrophic attorney as soon as possible after an accident with serious injuries. Wittenstein &Wittenstein has been helping victims with catastrophic injuries improve their lives for over sixty years. Our brand of aggressive advocacy combined with patient caring customer service will help you get your life back on track. Call 718-261-8114 to make an appointment for a free consultation.
Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, Staten Island and Brooklyn Catastrophic Injury Attorney
If your injuries are very severe or catastrophic, an ordinary Brooklyn personal injury attorney will not have the experience and resources to help you access the large amount of money you’ll need for a full recovery. Wittenstein & Wittenstein has been helping victims with catastrophic injuries improve their lives for over sixty years. Our brand of aggressive advocacy combined with patient caring customer service will help you get your life back on track. Call 718-261-8114 to make an appointment for a free consultation.
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