Louisiana Catastrophic Injury Lawyer Fighting for the Rights of the Injured
The American Medical Association (AMA) defines catastrophic injuries as “severe injur[ies] to the spinal cord, spine, or brain, and may also include skull or spinal fractures.” This is a very narrow definition, and most people experienced in dealing with catastrophic injuries define the term much more broadly. The following are generally considered catastrophic injuries:
- Amputations
- Severe burns
- Electrocutions
- Paralysis
- Spinal cord injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Disfigurement
Catastrophic injuries are exceptionally difficult for victims and their families, often leaving the victims suffering from permanent disabilities that require medical care for the rest of their lives. Family members and loved ones are left with the difficult task of caring for these victims while trying to have some semblance of a normal life. If you or a loved one suffered a catastrophic injury in an accident, let the attorneys at The Law Offices of Street & Street help.
Types of Accidents that Commonly Cause Catastrophic Injuries
There are certain types of accidents that commonly lead to catastrophic injuries, including:
- Vehicle/Truck Accidents. Vehicle accidents, especially accidents involving large commercial trucks, often result in catastrophic injuries to drivers or passengers. When a typical passenger vehicle collides with a big truck, devastating injuries are even more likely to result simply due to the sheer force generated by these big trucks.
- Motorcycle Accidents. A motorcycle rider is especially vulnerable when involved in an accident with a typical passenger vehicle, let alone a large commercial truck. The rider commonly suffers catastrophic injuries because the motorcycle rider does not have the protective metal cocoon that other vehicles have and is exposed on all sides.
- Pedestrian Accidents. When a vehicle strikes a pedestrian, this often results in catastrophic injuries for the pedestrian who is even less protected than a motorcycle rider, leaving them unprotected from vehicles weighing several tons.
- Work-Related Accidents. Many catastrophic injuries occur in the workplace, especially construction sites, where conditions are often inherently dangerous.
- Explosions and Fires. In many industries, workers are required to handle flammable material regularly or work in and around combustible or hazardous materials. Explosions and fires sometimes occur in these industrial settings resulting in catastrophic injuries to workers, contractors, or even the public.
Let a Louisiana Catastrophic Injury Lawyer Help
Contact the experienced attorneys at The Law Offices of Street & Street for help if you or a loved one suffered a catastrophic injury in Louisiana. We offer a free consultation and work on a contingency fee basis. We will help you recover all of the compensation you’re entitled to so you can focus on recovery.