Catastrophic Injury

Huntsville Catastrophic Injury Lawyers

Experienced representation when accidents cause devastating injuries

Some injuries are life-changing. A few examples include traumatic brain injuries, paralysis, the loss of a limb, and burn injuries. These catastrophic injuries affect a victim’s ability to work, enjoy their family and friends, and engage in daily activities. Many victims require a lifetime of help from medical providers and family members. At Martin & Helms, we understand the unique challenges in determining how your injuries will affect every aspect of your life – for as long as you live.

Our Huntsville catastrophic injury lawyers have more than 25 years of experience holding drivers, property owners, manufacturers, and others accountable for these devastating injuries. We also help workers obtain permanent disability benefits if their catastrophic injuries prevent them from ever working again.

How can we help? We can help by answering the following questions:

When are injuries considered catastrophic?

Catastrophic and severe injuries are the most significant type of injuries that an accident victim can have. Unlike injuries that can heal with surgery, rehabilitative therapy, or other treatments, catastrophic injuries never fully heal. The injuries are permanent.

Catastrophic injuries often change the way a victim handles every part of their life, including the inability to work, the need to rely on others for help, and psychological trauma. They may include cognitive challenges in addition to physical challenges. Catastrophic injuries may also include disfigurement.

Many victims of catastrophic injuries need to receive treatment from many medical specialists for the rest of their lives. Some victims require around-the-clock medical care. Many catastrophic injuries require multiple surgeries, constant vigilance for complications, and long-term rehabilitation to prevent their condition from worsening. Catastrophic injury victims may also require modifications to their home, such as adjustments so they don’t have to climb any stairs.

Generally, the quality of life of a catastrophic injury victim is not remotely comparable to their quality of life before the accident that caused their injury.

What types of catastrophic injuries do you handle in Huntsville?

At Martin & Helms, we have the experience and working relationships with a network of medical professionals to handle all types of catastrophic injuries due to accidents. Some of the many types of catastrophic injuries that we handle include the following:

What types of accidents cause catastrophic injuries?

Our Huntsville catastrophic injury lawyers work with our investigators, the police, traffic reconstruction experts, product safety experts, building code officials, fire officials, and many other experts to show how your accident happened and who is responsible. We also thoroughly question everyone involved and examine all relevant evidence.

We’re ready to help you now if you suffered catastrophic injuries due to any of the following accidents:

  • Car accidents. Some of the types of car accidents that are most likely to cause catastrophic injuries include head-on collisions, broadsides, and multi-vehicle accidents.
  • Truck accidents. These accidents are especially likely to cause catastrophic injuries. Cars are simply no match for the size and weight of trucks. Car occupants are likely to absorb most of the impact of any accident.
  • Motorcycle accidents. Motorcycles provide no physical protection. There’s no hood, trunk, roof, or doors to absorb any of the impact.
  • Bicycle and pedestrian accidents. Riders and walkers are likely to die or suffer catastrophic injuries if they are struck by a car, truck, or motorcycle.

Other types of accidents known to cause catastrophic injuries include:

What are the unique challenges in handling catastrophic injuries?

Complications

Residents of Alabama who have traumatic brain injuries, paralysis, or other catastrophic injuries can develop complications during their lifetime. We work with your doctors and medical experts to understand what complications (such as the need for additional surgeries) may develop during your lifetime or the lifetime of a loved one.

Guardians

Some catastrophic injury victims may not be able to handle their ability to make decisions due to their cognitive injuries or the large amount of pain they’re experiencing. We work with the victim, the victim’s family, and the courts on behalf of the catastrophic injury victim when victims cannot handle their own case.

How much is a catastrophic injury worth in Alabama?

Our Huntsville personal injury lawyers work with your doctors to understand the full scope of your medical needs, including the medical treatments you need, the possible complications, all of your physical, emotional, and cognitive limitations, and the full cost of your medical care.

We also work with your employers and financial experts to assess all the income you will lose because your injuries prevent you from working. We also work with vocational and life medical care planners and other experts to place a full value on your claim for damages.

At Martin & Helms, we demand compensation for all of your current and future damages, including:

  • Medical bills. These include emergency care, hospitalizations, surgeries, and doctor visits. They also include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and other types of therapy. Your medical expenses also include the cost of psychological help and the cost to anticipate, monitor, and treat possible complications. We also demand compensation for any assistive technology, assistive devices, home modifications, vehicle modifications, in-home aids, the cost of transport to your healthcare providers, and your medications.
  • Lost income. This compensation category includes your wages, salary, business income, benefits, and long-term disability compensation.
  • Physical pain and emotional suffering. We seek compensation for every moment of pain, anguish, anxiety, depression, and other types of physical and emotional trauma. We may also seek compensation if you have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), phantom pain, and other types of psychological damages.
  • Property damage. This category includes the damage to your vehicle, the product you were using, or any other property damage.
  • Scarring and disfigurement. We demand compensation for your trauma if you have a traumatic amputation, burn injuries, or any other scars or disfigurement.
  • Other damages. Catastrophic injury compensation also includes payment for the loss of bodily function, the inability to enjoy life’s pleasures, and loss of consortium (how caring for the severely injured affects the spouse).

Do you have a Huntsville catastrophic injury lawyer near me?

Our Huntsville office is located at 2317 Market Place SW, Suite A. Martin & Helms’ personal injury lawyers also discuss cases by phone and through online video platforms like Zoom and FaceTime. If your health prevents you from traveling, we can make arrangements to meet you at your home or a healthcare facility.

We’re available to answer your questions and guide you calmly and clearly through the claims process.

Contact our Huntsville catastrophic injury lawyers now

We understand how life-altering catastrophic injuries are. It’s natural for you to worry about your future (or the future of a loved one). At Martin & Helms, each client works with a named partner. We’ve earned the trust of former clients and the respect of insurance companies and the legal community for our dedication to our clients and our impressive record of results. We can fight to maximize your recovery (or your loved ones’ recovery).

Please phone us or complete our contact form to schedule a free initial consultation. We represent clients in Huntsville, Decatur, Madison, Harvest, Hazel Green, Meridianville, Athens, and throughout North Alabama and the Tennessee Valley.