Paul Gatto, a catastrophic injury damages attorney, located in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota, has had years of experience in assisting his clients who have been in accidents that resulted in life-changing injuries. It takes top-notch personal injury lawyers to address the rights of their clients injured due to the negligence of another person. Gatto explains that there are several categories of accidents that most often cause accidents that are long-term and life-changing.
TYPES OF ACCIDENTS THAT CAN CAUSE CATASTROPHIC INJURIES
As many already know, the following categories of accidents are most likely to result in tremendous harm to individuals:
- Automobile accidents
- Medical malpractice
- Construction accidents
- Asbestos-related illnesses
- Workplace injuries
- Elder abuse
- Head trauma
- Dangerous and defective products
- Sports injuries
- Motorcycle accidents
- Injuries while giving birth
- Falls
- Slips
CATEGORIES OF CATASTROPHIC INJURIES
In most cases, a catastrophic injury relates to trauma to the spine, spinal cord, or brain. Included are fractures to the skull or spine. This type of injury could potentially cause prolonged disability or death. If it is not related to the central nervous system, it is called a significant trauma and is also considered catastrophic. Some examples of catastrophic injuries are:
- Fatalities
- Severe cardiac disruption
- Permanent disability injuries
- Fractured neck
- Serious head injury
- Cardiac arrest
- Temporary or transient paralysis
- Heatstroke due to exercise
- Severe burns
- Lost limbs, and more
In some cases, symptoms will not present for several days.
WHEN SHOULD A VICTIM CONSIDER SUING THE PARTY WHO WAS NEGLIGENT?
Catastrophic injuries often affect a person’s entire family. These types of life-changing accidents can mean that the victim is not able to contribute to the family’s income. The injured person may need medical care and assistance for an extended period or even a lifetime. Unfortunately, following the accident, the victim may not be able to help with daily chores. He or she may not be able to give and take affection from his or her family. The party may not have the ability to perform other tasks often taken for granted by those who are healthy. If any of these problems exist, it is time to get the help of a first-class personal injury attorney. It may be that the victim and the perpetrator’s insurance company cannot reach an agreement. If this occurs, the victim’s case may go to court. This person will need an experienced personal injury lawyer by your side.
WHAT CAN BE DONE TO HELP VICTIMS OF CATASTROPHIC INJURIES?
Depending on the person’s age, vocation, and the level of care needed, we do everything possible to ensure that he or she receives justice. Our firm has seen clients injured in different and tragic ways. We have also seen injured clients who faced changes that were harsh and life-altering. The anxiety and stress that comes with this sort of disruption for families, and the victim, mean that psychological ramifications also occurs.
SWOR & GATTO, MINNESOTA PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS
Every case we work on is different. There is no way to ensure that our clients will receive a specific level of damages (compensation). Take a look at the cases we have won, and the dollar amounts awarded to our clients.
When you need help the most, you can count on Swor & Gatto for these reasons:
- We are seasoned attorneys with a staff handpicked to communicate, support, and respond when you need assistance.
- We extend our consultations to you at no cost.
- We are contingency-based attorneys. You pay no fees to us until the case is settled and won.
- We come when you need us. We are available for home and hospital meetings when necessary.
Contact us today for your free consultation.