Jal Catastrophic Injury Attorney

Proactive Legal Counsel in Lovington, Hobbs and Lea County

Catastrophic injuries are those that are particularly severe, and often permanently disabling. If you or a loved one sustained a catastrophic injury due to the negligent, careless, or willful misconduct of another person or party, you need a strong and experienced legal advocate in your corner.

At Simon A. Perdue, Attorney at Law, P.C., we can help you fight for the justice and full recovery you are owed. Our Jal personal injury lawyer is prepared to guide you every step of the way.

Call our office today at (505) 588-5962 or contact us online for a confidential case review

What Is a Catastrophic Injury?

Catastrophic injuries refer to those that result in severe permanent physical or cognitive harm. Oftentimes, they also lead to long-term emotional suffering, as well as extensive recovery times and exorbitant medical expenses, both present and future.

Examples of catastrophic injuries include, but are not limited to:

• Brain injuries and traumas, including traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and anoxic brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries, such as quadriplegia and paraplegia
• Burn injuries, including severe third- and fourth-degree burns
• Amputation-related injuries (in a variety of settings and contexts)
• Crush injuries and those that lead to serious permanent disfigurement

What Are Common Causes of Catastrophic Injuries?

Catastrophic injuries can arise in many different ways and in a variety of contexts. Regardless of how they occur, these injuries are often life-altering and can result in significant physical impairments and permanent disability.

Common causes of catastrophic injuries include, but are not limited to:

• Car accidents, including those involving trucks and buses
• Pedestrian accidents
• Motorcycle wrecks 
• Premises liability-related accidents/injuries
• Negligent security
• Defective products/li>
• Violent attacks, such as dog bites, muggings, and rapes
• Workplace accidents/injuries
• Energy sector accidents, including those in the oil and gas industry

Birth injuries can also result in catastrophic harm. If your child suffered a severe birth injury, please visit our Jal birth injury attorney page.

Being Safe and Preparing in Case of a Catastrophic Injury

Catastrophic injuries can happen to anyone at any time and in a variety of ways. By understanding what some common causes are, victims and their families can take extra steps to avoid these accidents and minimize the risk of harm. Unfortunately, there will always be the possibility of falling victim to a catastrophic accident. If you or a loved one has suffered from a catastrophic injury due to the fault and negligence of another, do not wait to get in contact with our teams at Simon A. Perdue for help.

In What Ways Do People Experience Financial Losses Due to Catastrophic Injury?

When it comes to catastrophic injuries, no one escapes the consequences of those injuries unscathed. This is because a catastrophic injury causes significant life changes in nearly all areas of a person's life. In most cases, these changes are overwhelming and may lead to financial loss.

Suffering from a catastrophic injury inevitably causes financial loss in multiple ways include:

• Medical bills: No matter the type of injury, chances are it will require extensive medical treatment and care
• Future medical expenses: Some catastrophic injuries result in lifelong or long-term consequences
• Traumatic brain injuries: A person with a head injury from a car crash or truck collision, for example, may experience cognitive disabilities and decreased mental function for the rest of his or her lifetime
• Spinal injuries: Similarly, spinal cord trauma may render an individual permanently paralyzed and limit his or her ability to earn a living
• Lost wages, loss of earning capacity: Because catastrophic injuries tend to have such serious and sometimes ongoing consequences
• Furthermore, a person who cannot effectively attempt his or her usual work tasks in any capacity may experience limitations and a decrease in earning potential as a result of these injuries
• In addition to leaving the victim with disabilities and medical needs, some catastrophic injuries prevent people from returning to their usual jobs

Is There a Time Limit to File a Catastrophic Injury Case?

Yes. As with any type of personal injury lawsuit, you must file your claim within a specified time frame. This is known as the “statute of limitations.” Do not wait to act if you or your loved one has suffered a catastrophic injury. You have limited time to file a case. More importantly, the sooner that you speak to a knowledgeable lawyer, the sooner they can gather evidence and start to build a strong claim on your behalf.

It is in your best interests to get an attorney involved as quickly as you can. The longer you wait, the more likely it is that evidence will be destroyed or lost and the more likely it becomes that the other party’s insurance company will try to find a way to deny your claim. At Simon A. Perdue, Attorney at Law, P.C., we don’t let the clock run out on our clients. We begin cases with an eye toward trial, and we prepare to vigorously advocate for you before a judge and jury if that is what your case needs. Don’t wait—contact us today.

Helping Catastrophic Injury Victims Throughout the Legal Process

Catastrophic injuries can happen in a variety of settings and for a number of reasons. For example, a doctor might make an careless mistake in the delivery room during childbirth, or a driver failing to maintain a proper lookout might run over a motorcyclist who has the right of way at a local Jal intersection. A propane explosion might cause a loved one's life to change in an instant, or a visitor to a Lovington shop might fall due to a dangerous condition and suffer paralysis. Our Jal catastrophic injury attorney advises and represents those who have experienced these life-altering situations, either due to someone else's negligence or a loved one's unexpected and violent death.

Defining and Understanding Catastrophic Injuries

A catastrophic injury is a sudden and unexpected injury that may permanently prevent an individual from performing their normal work or daily life functions. Other key characteristics of a catastrophic injury include:

• They are severe and are debilitating to the injured party
• They often require long-term medical treatment and ongoing care thus causing health issues that last for several years or the rest of the victim's life
• They may adversely impact the victim's mental and emotional well-being, sometimes causing long-term psychological trauma

Due to the severity of the injury, most victims require medical care by an EMS, hospital stay with in-patient care or routine consultation with a specialized healthcare professional (specialist doctor, chiropractor, etc.). When an individual has suffered a catastrophic injury, they are often unable to resume work with their maximum ability to perform their chores and it also debilitates daily life functions. In some unfortunate cases, victims of a severe accident never regain normal life because some injuries impair brain function or reduce the ability to breathe properly, eat or communicate effectively.

Victims of a catastrophic injury may experience one or more of the following:

• Paralysis
• Spinal cord injury
• Traumatic brain injury
• Lingering damage from a burn or severe cut
• Multiple fractures that cause long-term problems and missed work
• Lung or heart trauma
• Damage to eyes or ears with lasting consequences

As mentioned earlier, such severe injuries can happen under a broad range of circumstances. However, when the actions or regulatory standards of another party cause or contribute to the injury, or when the third-party obligor tries to refuse an insurance claim, the injured person or the remaining family of a loved one who is dead has the right to pursue a claim for damages, including financial compensation.

What to Do After a Severe Injury Occurs

If you or your loved one has been seriously injured or has died due to the carelessness of another party, you may be entitled to pursue financial compensation through a personal injury lawsuit. At Simon A. Perdue, Attorney at Law, P.C., we have the skills and experience to provide the counsel and representation you need for your catastrophic injury or wrongful death case.

Here are a few ways that we can start helping you today:

• Thoroughly investigating all details of your case and fight to prove who or what caused the accident that led to your injuries
• Helping you pursue full compensation for past and future pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost wages, loss of future earning capacity and benefits, and other recovery of damages allowed by New Mexico catastrophic injury law
• Explaining each step of the legal process and providing compassionate and personalized guidance and advice along the way

We understand the hardships you and your loved ones are currently facing, and the attorneys and support staff at Simon A. Perdue, Attorney at Law, P.C. are here to help.

Learn more about your options today—contact Simon A. Perdue, Attorney at Law, P.C. at (505) 588-5962 and request a case evaluation.