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Alex Shulman
A catastrophic injury can mean major life changes for you and your family. Any serious injury can have long-term consequences, but when an accident permanently limits your ability to do your job, drive a car, or care for the people who depend on you, it’s on another level.
It’s hard to come to grips with such a life-altering accident, but it’s even tougher when it happens due to the negligence of another party. Our catastrophic injury lawyers in Brooklyn can help you hold them accountable for your hardships and get the compensation you deserve.
Shulman & Hill Injury Lawyers has recovered more than $1 billion in awards and settlements for injured accident victims in New York. Call now to schedule your free case consultation and learn how our personal injury lawyers in Brooklyn can help with your catastrophic injury claim.
Why You Need a Brooklyn Catastrophic Injury Lawyer
A catastrophic injury changes your life forever. It often leads to disability, loss of bodily function, and sometimes even death. You may need long-term help with daily activities, ongoing therapy, and regular medical care.
If your accident and resulting injury happened because of the actions of another person, there is typically an insurance company that will cover your damages. Unfortunately, insurers sometimes do everything in their power to avoid paying out what you deserve.
Don’t try to deal with them alone, even if, as may be the case with car accidents in New York, you are the insurer’s client. They aren’t necessarily on your side, but we are. Some of the ways our catastrophic injury attorneys in Brooklyn can help include:
Investigating Your Accident
We will investigate to understand the circumstances of your incident and how it happened. We may review security footage, talk to witnesses, or review police reports. We aim to identify all parties liable for your damages so we can proceed with your claim.
Managing Your Claim
We’ll file the paperwork, communicate with the insurance company, and make sure you meet all important deadlines so your case remains in good standing. Your job is to take care of yourself and work on your recovery.
Assessing Your Damages
Our team will review your economic damages to determine the total value of your claim. The total compensation you can receive is typically based on the extent of your injury and your future needs.
While every case is different, we often seek damages such as:
- Your current medical costs
- Future medical needs
- Lost wages
- Rehabilitation, present and future
- Adaptive equipment and home modifications
- Job retraining
In many situations, we can also seek non-economic damages to address hardships such as pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and scarring and disfigurement.
Negotiating for a Fair Settlement
Insurance companies are often eager to settle serious injury cases out of court. We will represent you in negotiations and push for an amount that will make a difference in your life. If necessary, we will take your case to civil court and argue for an award.
Contingency Fee Billing
Many people worry about how much it costs to hire a lawyer. We believe everyone deserves quality legal representation, no matter their economic status. This means:
- It costs you nothing upfront to hire our team.
- We’ll fight to recover the compensation you are entitled to.
- We take our fee from your award or settlement after we win your case.
- If we don’t win, you don’t pay.
Insurance companies have powerful attorneys who get paid to make sure they come out on top. We level the playing field with insurers by billing on a contingency fee basis.
Causes of Catastrophic Injuries
Catastrophic injuries can occur in countless ways. Sometimes, an accident that one person walks away from can result in a life-altering injury for another.
Common causes include:
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Slip-and-fall accidents
- Workplace or industrial accidents
- Construction accidents
- Acts of violence
- Defective or dangerous products
Types of Catastrophic Injuries
All catastrophic injuries are extremely serious, but the extent of damage can depend on the type of injury. This can also influence the amount of compensation you can recover.
Some of the common types of injuries our Brooklyn catastrophic injury lawyers often see include:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Amputations
- Severe burns
- Organ damage
- Loss of vision or hearing
If you have experienced any of the above injuries or another issue that has severely altered your quality of life, reach out to our team for your free consultation.
Consult With Our Catastrophic Injury Attorneys in Brooklyn
When you suffer a catastrophic injury because of the negligent actions of another person or business, you have the right to pursue compensation for your hardships. Unfortunately, even when a case is clear, insurance companies sometimes refuse to do the right thing.
Insurers may use questionable tactics to deny your claim, or try to convince you to take a settlement that doesn’t completely cover your damages. Our catastrophic injury attorneys in Brooklyn will protect your rights and fight on your behalf so you can move on.
Our team at Shulman & Hill Injury Lawyers has over 200 years of combined legal experience, advocating for those who have suffered damages through no fault of their own. Every Borough, Every Block, New York, We Got You. Call now to schedule your free consultation.