Will My Settlement Be Higher for Catastrophic Injuries?

 Posted on February 13, 2025 in Personal Injury

Accident-related injuries happen every day, ranging in severity from extremely minor to exceptionally severe. Catastrophic injuries are often life-threatening; if the victim survives, her life is likely altered permanently.

If someone else’s negligence caused your catastrophic injuries, you may be eligible for compensation through a personal injury claim. However, no insurance company actually wants to pay fair value for claims, especially those with high damages. Partnering with the aggressive Orland Park, IL car accident attorney at the Law Office of J. Francis Barker, P.C. means I will fight to obtain the highest possible amount of compensation on your behalf while you adjust to your new circumstances.

What Are Catastrophic Injuries?

Nobody has ever claimed that their injuries are good, but some are, by nature, worse than others. Catastrophic injuries typically have permanent effects that last even after the victim’s condition stabilizes. Car, pedestrian, motorcycle, and truck accidents frequently produce catastrophic injuries, but other kinds of incidents and accidents can also cause them. Examples of catastrophic injuries include:

• Loss of limb, sight, or hearing

• Brain injuries

• Burns

• Spinal cord injuries

• Disfiguring injuries, especially on the face

• Compound fractures

Depending on the nature of your injury, the permanent effects could be chronic pain, seizures, paralysis, or amputation. Even with further medical treatment, you may not ever fully recover to your pre-accident condition.

What Damages Could a Catastrophic Injury Claim Provide?

Damages in personal injury cases are the monetary reimbursement and compensation for specific types of losses. Your available damages are determined by examining case-specific factors, and no two cases are the same. Economic damages reflect the financial losses incurred because of your injuries and are dollar-for-dollar, while non-economic damages address your intangible wounds, which are much more challenging to quantify.

Any catastrophic injury can have a profound impact on your life. From disfigurement and disability to losing the ability to enjoy life and damage to your personal relationships, you may qualify for multiple non-economic damages. You could also receive reimbursement for your accident-related expenses, such as property damage, medical care, modifications to your car and home, and lost wages.

The worse your injuries, the higher your expenses are likely to be. Similarly, catastrophic injuries can significantly decrease your quality of life. Combined, your damages are likely to be quite high. The higher your case’s value, the harder the liable insurance company will fight your claim.

Can a Lawyer Help Me Get Higher Compensation for Catastrophic Injuries?

As your attorney, I know how to assess and calculate your damages. I have seen how insurance companies operate and have developed effective methods to prevent them from taking advantage of you. When you partner with the Law Office of J. Francis Barker, P.C., I will handle your case personally, fighting aggressively on your behalf toward an optimal resolution.

Discuss Your Case With a Knowledgeable Cook County, IL Catastrophic Injuries Lawyer

When the stakes are high, you need an Orland Park, IL personal injury attorney from Law Office of J. Francis Barker, P.C. who can get results. I offer consultations free of charge, so call 708-321-1223 today.