Oklahoma City Catastrophic Injury Lawyers
The outcome of an accident can have varying degrees of severity. In some cases, victims may be able to walk away after a brief checkup while in others they may require medical treatment and rehabilitation for months, even years. Catastrophic injuries generally cause the latter to occur. By definition, they are traumatic events that profoundly alter the unfortunate victim's life to the point where returning to normalcy is extremely difficult, if even possible. Victims of catastrophic injury often lose their capability to perform job duties and their earning capacity takes a significant hit. Some even lose their ability to carry out daily tasks. These effects can be quite devastating to one's financial, emotional, and mental well-being.
If you or a loved one has suffered a catastrophic injury due to the negligence and/or recklessness of another party, you may be entitled to compensation for all related damages, including medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering and more. However, you may face difficulty with the claims process alone. That is why you should talk to Oklahoma personal injury attorney Ray Maples for your injury claim needs. He will provide you with sound legal counsel that will help you attain the compensation you justly deserve. To learn more about your rights and legal options in a free consultation, call (405) 883-4487 today.
What are the Common Types of Catastrophic Injuries?
Catastrophic injury is a broad term that incorporates many different kinds of damages to the human body. These damages are usually physical in nature, causing long-term or even permanent disfigurement or disability. Some types of catastrophic injuries, such as traumatic brain injury, can adversely affect the victim's mental capacity or character, altering him or her in a profound way. The other more common types of catastrophic injuries include the following:
- Broken bones
- Internal organ damage
- Paralysis
- Scarring
- Amputation
- Spinal cord injury
- Burns
What are the Common Causes of Catastrophic Injury?
Catastrophic injury accidents can occur in public spaces, on the road, at home, at work, pretty much anywhere at any time. Although some settings are more conducive to catastrophic injuries than others, human error remains the determining factor behind such accidents. The following are common scenarios in which catastrophic injuries can occur:
- Dog attack
- Slip-and-fall accident
- Traffic accident
- Defective or dangerous product
- Medical malpractice
Depending on one's profession, the workplace can present many catastrophic injury hazards. Construction, chemicals, oilfield jobs like these that involve skilled physical labor, heavy machinery, and toxic materials are notorious for devastating accidents that leave workers seriously debilitated. Victims in these circumstances can pursue damages and benefits by filing a workers' compensation claim. They may also file a personal injury claim if a third party was involved in the job site accident. Successful claimants may receive disability benefits that cover lost earnings as well as payments for medical expenses.
Helping You Put Your Life Back Together
Following a catastrophic injury incident, you may face disputes concerning your compensation from large insurance companies and other powerful entities. Attorney Ray Maples has the knowledge and tools to fight back. He can help you establish liability in court through strong material evidence and witness testimony. However, you should consult with us as soon as you can, not just due to the statute of limitations, but also because evidence tends to fade with time. In other words, the longer you wait, the weaker your case may become. Get in touch now by calling (405) 883-4487.