Catastrophic InJury Law Firm

When someone is injured to a degree that changes who they are as a human being and takes away their agency or ability to live life on their own, this is a catastrophic injury. Whether the injury causes the person to become a quadriplegic or injures their brain to the point where they require constant care and attention, the loss is typically profound. The degree of injury depends on the person and the case.

Under California law, you have two years to make that decision from the date of injury, but many times there can be some complications as far as who will bring the lawsuit on the injured party's behalf, so it is important to call as soon as you can.

 Also keep in mind that evidence can go away forever if not preserved. For example, when Leonidas Law Firm takes a case, a letter is sent to the potential defendants to preserve certain evidence. This way, if they fail to do so, they'll face consequences for doing so.

This is where having a lawyer comes in. Sometimes it doesn't appear that the injury or death was any one's fault, especially when your loved one has no memory regarding the accident. However, many times when some digging is done, the fault lies with someone else. For example, in construction injury cases, it's important to take a close look at other sub-contractors and whether their actions or sometimes inaction played a part in causing an injury. It's important to remember that even if the person injured was partially at fault, it does not mean they were the only one at fault. You can still recover against the other party. 

Give us a call to evaluate your case.