Columbus Catastrophic Injury Lawyer

What are Catastrophic Injuries?

A catastrophic injury is a severe injury to the spine, spinal cord, head, or brain. A catastrophic injury may cause:

• Death
• Loss of limbs (or traumatic amputation)
• Severe burns
• Disfigurement
• Physical and/or mental impairment
• A permanent disability that prevents victims from doing activities they love
• Loss of income as victims may be unable to work

These types of injuries impact the victim and their loved ones in all aspects of living. Being a caretaker for someone with a physical disability or cognitive impairment can be emotionally exhausting and relationship-changing. 

Husbands or wives with careers may be forced to stop working to provide around-the-clock care, or a caretaker may be required full-time at a high cost to families.

In some cases, catastrophic injury victims may not even be able to live at home and may need to live in a nursing home or adult care facility for a long period of time or for life.

What Causes a Catastrophic Injury?

The causes of catastrophic injuries vary greatly. However, many of these debilitating injuries are caused by accidents due to someone else’s negligence. 

In many of these situations, victims and their families may be entitled to compensation. Having an expert catastrophic injury attorney can help.

Our attorneys at GB Law, a personal injury law firm in Columbus, Ohio, have handled thousands of personal injury cases involving all types, including but not limited to:

• Car accidents
• Truck accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Rideshare accidents
• Bicycle accidents
• ATV accidents
• Drunk driving accidents
• Dog bites

Contact GB Law for a free consultation with a catastrophic injury lawyer.

What are Common Examples of Catastrophic Injuries Under Ohio Law?

Common types of catastrophic injuries include:

Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)

Traumatic brain injuries impact every area of life, with long-lasting and unpredictable consequences that can vary widely. There may be no visible evidence of an injury. 

For example, a previously upbeat and positive person may be anxious and severely depressed. A focused and sharp-minded person may find concentrating on simple tasks impossible.

Speaking, understanding, and communicating may be difficult. Working and studying may no longer be possible. X-rays and brain scans may not show the injury to the brain. 

According to doctors, as brain injury victims age, they are at increased risk for stroke, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease.

Spinal Cord Injuries

Spinal injuries affect a person’s movement, mobility, and motor functions.

Serious spinal cord injuries may cause complete paralysis and also affect the lungs, urinary tract, and gastrointestinal systems. Victims of spinal cord injuries may require lifelong around-the-clock care.

Burn Injuries

Not all burns are considered catastrophic, but they can be. Burn injuries cause severe pain, scarring, and disfigurement, forever altering one’s appearance and may require multiple cosmetic surgeries. 

Burn injuries may be caused by vehicle fires, auto accidents, and pedestrian dragging accidents, as well as portable chargers, portable heaters, and kitchen and cooking accidents.

Loss of Limbs or Traumatic Amputation

Approximately 2 million people in the United States live with limb loss, and 45% of limb loss is caused by trauma, with 185,000 amputations occurring each year. When limbs are lost in vehicular accidents, the injured victims may be permanently disabled.

What Damages Can I Seek in a Catastrophic Injury Claim in Columbus, Ohio?

When a catastrophic injury is caused by another person’s negligent actions, a lawsuit may offer relief for the victim.

A monetary settlement in a catastrophic injury settlement can include compensation for hospitalization and related medical bills, along with permanent disability and care for the rest of a victim’s life.

Why Should I Hire a Catastrophic Injury Lawyer?

Because so much is at stake in catastrophic injury cases, it is so important to choose a lawyer with experience recovering financial compensation for permanent disability.

At GB Law, we work with top medical experts, economic planners, and vocational experts to determine the impact of an injury over the course of a lifetime, including medical care expenses, lost wages or loss of earning capacity, and pain and suffering, which may be substantial.

In cases where a catastrophic injury resulted in a tragic death, a wrongful death claim may be pursued. Calculating damages correctly is critical to any personal injury claim, ensuring you receive full and fair compensation from insurance companies and/or the at-fault party.

With over 35 years of extensive experience as personal injury lawyers who have recovered over $200 million in damages from successful verdicts and settlements, you’ll have one of the best legal teams in Columbus supporting you at every step of the way.

How Much Does it Cost to Hire a Catastrophic Personal Injury Lawyer in Columbus, Ohio?

Legal representation can be expensive, and with a catastrophic injury, you are also getting medical attention and trying to keep up with bills and other expenses.

But at GB Law, you don’t need to worry about hourly billing or hidden fees. 

Our catastrophic injury law firm works on a contingency-fee basis.

We will take a percentage of the settlement costs if we successfully settle your case or go to trial and win.

Simply put: There are no fees unless we recover money for you.

Need Help? Contact a Catastrophic Injury Lawyer for a Free Case Evaluation

We understand you may have questions about your case. While your legal case may have very unique aspects, we can draw from our more than 35 years of insight in the field of personal injury law in Ohio to offer advice, resources, and answers.

Our consultations are always free, and if you are unable to travel, we can meet with you at your home or hospital room.

For more information, give us a call at 614-222-4444 or fill out a case evaluation form.