Orland Park Catastrophic Injuries Lawyer

Local Catastrophic Injury Lawyer in Orland Park, IL

People across Illinois are injured in accidents every day. While some of these injuries are relatively minor, others are much more serious, and they may have devastating impacts on your life. Your family is also likely to be affected. When another party's negligence or intentional act causes these injuries, you may be entitled to financial compensation.

If you are unaware of the types of damages you qualify for, you may accept a settlement amount that is far less than you deserve. It takes a skilled attorney to calculate your damages accurately for a personal injury claim, especially if you have suffered catastrophic injuries. Even then, insurance companies may fight to avoid paying your claim. When you choose the Law Office of J. Francis Barker, P.C., our founder, Attorney J. Francis Barker, will handle your case personally to ensure that you receive the maximum amount of compensation available for your losses.

Catastrophic Injury Accidents

Some injuries only have temporary effects. It may take victims time and multiple medical treatments to heal, but they can someday put their injuries behind them. Catastrophic injuries, on the other hand, typically include long-term effects that continue after the physical wounds heal as much as possible. These effects can alter life as you know it. Catastrophic injuries include:

• Neck or spinal cord damage, including paralysis
• Head injuries, including traumatic brain injuries
• Amputations
• Vision or hearing loss
• Multiple broken or shattered bones
• Burns
• Significant facial injuries

These and other kinds of catastrophic injuries can alter a person's personality, diminish their quality of life, leave them unable to earn an income, and cause them to experience pain for the rest of their life. The victim's home may need to be renovated to accommodate a new handicap, around-the-clock care might be necessary, and family members may not be able to count on the victim for guidance and emotional support. Psychological and emotional trauma often accompany catastrophic injuries for both the victim and their family.

Common Causes of Catastrophic Injuries

Almost any kind of accident can potentially produce catastrophic injuries, such as:

• Car accidents
• Truck accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Slip-and-fall accidents
• Product liability incidents

If the Law Office of J. Francis Barker, P.C. can establish that someone else is responsible for causing your accident, we may be able to help you get the compensation you deserve. Every case has unique factors that determine eligibility for compensation. We will fight aggressively to hold the at-fault parties accountable for their actions.

Calculating Damages for Catastrophic Injuries

Victims of catastrophic injuries may obtain more compensation than others because of the potential long-term effects. When you contact the Law Office of J. Francis Barker, P.C. for your free consultation, we will discuss this with you. Catastrophic injury victims will eventually reach maximum medical improvement, meaning that physicians do not believe additional treatment will improve the victim's condition. At that point, we can better estimate your future financial and quality of life losses. You may qualify to receive damages — which are sums of money to reimburse or compensate you for your losses — for things like:

• Medical treatment
• Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
• Costs associated with ongoing care
• Property damage
• Home renovations needed to accommodate new disabilities
• Pain and suffering
• Anxiety, depression, and PTSD
• A loss of your ability to enjoy life
• Permanent disability

Some damages pay for actual injury-related expenses, both current and future, while others acknowledge how your injury has affected your life. With catastrophic injuries, damages are usually extremely high, which may cost an insurance company much more than they want to pay. Insurers will often throw many obstacles in your path to a reasonable settlement, but the Law Office of J. Francis Barker, P.C. knows how to navigate these challenges and reach a satisfactory resolution.

Contact Our Orland Park, IL Catastrophic Injury Attorney

You need effective legal representation to get the best possible outcome for your catastrophic injury case. The Law Office of J. Francis Barker, P.C. provides representation from our conveniently located office in Orland Park. We will treat you and your family with respect and compassion while showing no mercy to insurance companies. We will remain by your side, protecting your best interests. Contact us 24/7 at 708-321-1223 for your free consultation with our dedicated catastrophic injury attorney. You will not pay us any fees unless we win your case.