Kansas City Catastrophic Injury Attorney
Proven Representation for Seriously Injured Victims & Families
Personal injury law enables victims who have been harmed as a result of negligence to
hold at-fault parties accountable for their misconduct, and to pursue
financial compensation for their damages. While any victim can experience
physical, financial, and emotional setbacks following preventable accidents,
those who suffer serious injuries are often left devastated as a result
of the harm and consequences they experienced.
At
Bertram & Graf, L.L.C., our
Kansas City catastrophic injury lawyers are committed to making the difference in our clients’ lives, especially
following serious accidents that have resulted in serious injuries, or
injuries so severe they result in profound and life-altering repercussions.
Whatever injury you or your loved one may have suffered, our team understands
the need for justice and fair compensation are elevated when there are
long-term or even lifelong setbacks.
Were you or your loved one seriously injured in a preventable accident?
Discuss your case and rights with a member of our team. Call
(888) 398-2277 for a
FREE consultation.
What Are Catastrophic Injuries?
Catastrophic injuries are a term used to describe any number of injuries
or conditions that result in considerable physical harm, emotional consequences,
and a range of financial losses. While all injuries are unique, catastrophic
injuries share the common thread of greatly altering the lives of victims
and their loved ones, sometimes in permanent and profound ways.
Types of Catastrophic Injuries
Common examples of catastrophic injuries include:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Neck and spinal cord injuries
- Paralysis / permanent disability
- Amputation / loss of limbs or extremities
- Disfigurement
While these are common examples, any injury is severe when it involves
serious physical injuries that require extensive treatment, including
surgery, and long recoveries. In many cases, victims who suffer catastrophic
injuries are left to deal with the consequences of limitations and disabilities
that persist for the rest of their lives.
Compensation for the Seriously Injured
For catastrophic injury victims, as well as their loved ones, the need
for full and fair compensation becomes a critical matter. This is due
to the extensive damages they have suffered, and because catastrophic
injuries often create years if not lifetimes of additional needs. Fortunately,
victims can pursue a recovery of their damages by filing personal injury
claims, where they may be entitled to financial compensation for a range
of losses, including:
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Medical bills – Catastrophic injuries often require extensive medical treatment
and care, which can quickly add up. The need for invasive surgeries, physical
therapy, and long-term recoveries can result in tremendous financial losses.
Fortunately, victims are able to recover their medical expenses as part
of their economic damages.
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Lost wages – Economic damages are not limited to medical bills alone, they also
include financial losses such as lost income. Because serious injuries
can prevent victims from working while they obtain treatment and recover,
they can lose considerable sums in wages.
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Emotional injuries – In addition to economic damages, catastrophically injured victims
are entitled to a recovery of their emotional damages. These are damages
that are less tangible than medical bills or lost wages, but they can
be immensely profound. With severe injuries or permanent impairments and
disabilities, victims often suffer tremendous pain and suffering, mental
anguish, and a loss of enjoyment or quality of life, among other damages.
Victims’ families may also be awarded non-economic damages for their
emotional injuries, such as loss of consortium and loss of emotional support.
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Future damages – Future damages are vital in catastrophic injury cases, as they
provide the means with which victims can address their long-term or life-long
needs. These include future medical care (treatment, medications, medical
devices, living assistance, etc.), and lost future earnings that may arise
when victims suffer injuries that prevent them from working an earning
a living, or which greatly diminish their earning potential. Calculating
future damages is crucial to ensuring victims have the resources they
need to navigate their lives moving forward.
Maximizing our clients’ compensation is always a top priority at
Bertram & Graf, L.L.C. Our catastrophic injury attorneys work diligently
to understand the nature of our clients’ injuries and take into
account the full scope of how those injuries impacted their lives. By
prioritizing personalized service, we know what our clients need when
it comes to full and fair compensation.
What is the Statute of Limitations for Catastrophic Injury Claims in Missouri?
If you are filing a personal injury claim in the state of Missouri, it’s
important that you understand the statute of limitations for personal
injury cases.
You have five years from the date of injury to file a catastrophic injury claim, failure to do so can lead to your loss of your rights to be able to file one.
Discuss Your Case During a FREE Consultation: (888) 398-2277
When a catastrophic injury suffered by you or a loved one has disrupted
your life, working with proven legal representation is critical to your
case and future. Our attorneys have the experience and resources to ensure
at-fault parties are held accountable for their negligence, and that powerful
insurance companies don’t succeed in their attempts to deny or dispute
claims, or minimize payouts for injured victims.
If you wish to discuss a potential catastrophic injury case, your rights,
and how our firm can help you and your loved ones, do not hesitate to
contact us for a FREE consultation.
Do not hesitate to call Bertram & Graf, L.L.C. for a
case evaluation at (888) 398-2277
