Colorado Springs Catastrophic Injury Lawyer

Your life can change in an instant if you suffer a severe injury. Permanent injuries may alter your work, your daily activities, and even your closest relationships.

When another party’s conduct created the situation that caused your injury, they are financially liable to you. A Colorado Springs catastrophic injury lawyer at The Wilhite Law Firm can help you pursue compensation that reflects the severity of your injuries. Our skilled personal injury attorneys are ready to help you today.

When Is an Injury Considered Catastrophic?

An injury is catastrophic when it requires extensive medical intervention and results in significant, permanent changes to your lifestyle. However, there is no firm definition of “catastrophic injury” in the law.

Vehicle crashes, construction and industrial accidents, building fires and explosions, and even simple falls are among the common causes of catastrophic injuries. Our firm represents people with injuries such as:

• Complex fractures
• Amputations
• Blinding injuries
• Permanent damage to internal organs
• Severe burns
• Head injuries producing permanent deficits
• Spinal cord injuries leading to paralysis

We also represent the families of people who have died of their injuries.

Legal claims for catastrophic injuries are complicated for several reasons. The medical evidence may be complex, multiple defendants may share responsibility for the incident, and the financial liability is likely to be high. Our attorneys at our Colorado Springs firm have the resources to manage catastrophic injury cases effectively and efficiently, ensuring you receive maximum compensation.

Proving Liability for an Injury

Our job as your legal representative is to collect and present persuasive evidence demonstrating that another party’s or parties’ conduct directly caused or contributed to your injury. In most cases, that means proving another party was negligent. In some cases, the law imposes strict liability, and we need only show that the party committed a specific act for liability to attach.

The liable parties in an injury case can be people, businesses, organizations, and units of government. When the injuries are catastrophic, the potential financial liability is extensive, and responsible parties typically rely on their insurance coverage to pay it. We will employ investigators to identify as many potentially responsible parties as possible to bring multiple sources of coverage into the case.

While the investigation to prove liability is ongoing, you may need help navigating your new reality. Our experienced catastrophic injury team in Colorado Springs can help ensure you receive referrals to appropriate medical and rehabilitation specialists and assist you with applying for disability and other benefits.

Understanding the Compensation You Are Owed

Treating and living with a catastrophic injury is considerably expensive. Even with excellent health insurance, costs can be overwhelming.

When a Colorado Springs severe injury lawyer can prove another party is legally responsible for the incident that caused your injuries, they owe you compensation or damages. You can seek reimbursement of all the expenses and losses you incurred due to your injury. You are also entitled to claim for ongoing and future medical and care expenses and your diminished future earning capacity.

You are also entitled to payment for your non-economic losses, often called pain and suffering damages. Colorado Statutes § 13-21-102.5 limits non-economic damages in personal injury cases to $1,500,000.

Contact a Colorado Springs Attorney Now to Pursue Compensation for Catastrophic Injuries

If you or your loved one suffered a life-changing injury in an incident that was another party’s fault, reach out now to discuss it with a Colorado Springs catastrophic injury lawyer. 

At The Wilhite Law Firm, we have the skill and resources to pursue fair compensation for the most severe injuries, so get started today.