New Brunswick Catastrophic Injury Lawyer
Catastrophic injuries are grave, life-altering events that affect the individual and often their entire family, creating a tremendous emotional and financial toll. They occur suddenly and without warning, lead to long-term or lifelong disabilities such as loss of bodily functions, and drastically alter an individual’s quality of life.
If you were in an avoidable accident and suffered a devastating disability because of another party’s negligence, you may pursue compensation with the support of a knowledgeable personal injury attorney. A compassionate New Brunswick catastrophic injury lawyer at Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq can review your case and answer your questions.
What Types of Injuries Are Catastrophic?
Injuries considered catastrophic result in significant disabilities, such as loss of bodily functions, which cause a sudden and substantial change in your quality of life. They typically prevent people from returning to their previous lives, levels of independence, or careers. Some examples include the following:
- Severe and debilitating traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord trauma that causes permanent disabilities, including paralysis
- Sudden and traumatic loss of limbs or organs, such as in vehicle collisions
- Severe burns that result in scarring and disfigurement
- Abrupt and unforeseen loss of hearing or vision
- Injuries that cause a permanent inability to perform basic daily activities
The medical costs of catastrophic injuries are typically millions of dollars due to the need for ongoing surgeries, other health care services, medical equipment such as wheelchairs, and home modifications. Many individuals require lifelong full-time care. After reviewing your case, our New Brunswick attorneys can answer your specific questions about the cause of your life-altering injury and the process of obtaining a settlement.
Civil Lawsuit for Catastrophic Injury Damages
If somebody’s negligence causes you to sustain a severe injury leading to permanent disabilities, you can file a lawsuit to pursue compensatory damages. Winning an award requires showing the court that the party had a legal duty to act with reasonable care while carrying out an activity that could cause harm, such as driving.
Secondly, the claim must show that they violated their legal obligation and that this breach directly caused the preventable accident and resulting damages and losses. Finally, the suit must demonstrate that you suffered verifiable bodily harm and damages, such as medical expenses. After proving each element, the court awards damages under two primary categories.
Economic Damages
Economic damages are the financial losses you incur and can calculate. These include medical costs—past, current, and future—and lost income, such as wages, benefits, and earning potential if you cannot return to work. These also include property damage and any other costs incurred due to your injuries. There is no cap limiting the maximum amount of monetary damages you can collect.
Non-Economic Damages
Non-economic damages are intangible injuries and losses that lack a direct monetary value. The court compensates for these losses based on the personal impact of the catastrophic injury and how it will continue affecting you. Examples include:
- Loss of the enjoyment of life
- Mental anguish
- Physical disfigurement and impairment
- Chronic pain and suffering
Our seasoned lawyers in New Brunswick can guide you through the process and gather all the crucial evidence needed to obtain the maximum potential payout for your severe injury claim.
Schedule an Appointment With a New Brunswick Attorney To Pursue Damages for Your Life-Changing Injuries
You must hold another person or business legally and financially accountable if their carelessness led to a preventable accident and you sustained severe and life-altering harm. Injuries that alter your life are physically and financially damaging, and they take a substantial toll on your mental health and overall well-being.
A seasoned New Brunswick catastrophic injury lawyer at Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq can guide you through each step of the process, protect your interests, and fight for a just outcome. Call us today to arrange a consultation and review your options.
