Chattanooga Catastrophic Injury Attorneys

Types of Catastrophic Injury Cases We Handle

A catastrophic injury is a type of physical or mental impairment that results in significant and permanent damage. They include brain injuries and spinal cord injuries, and these disabling conditions can be caused many types of accidents and incidents. When catastrophic injuries are caused by another party’s negligence, the victim has the right to take legal action and seek compensation for many types of damages, including long-term medical care and lost earning potential. 

Our Chattanooga catastrophic injury attorneys can help you explore your options if you were harmed:

• On the highway. Any type of vehicular accident is dangerous and has a chance of producing catastrophic outcomes, especially if a collision occurs at high speeds or results in one or more vehicles rolling over. Truck accidents and crashes involving commercial vehicles (such as buses) can have even higher stakes and a greater frequency of catastrophic injuries. Multiple parties may be liable in these situations, so you should not answer any questions or sign anything if you are contacted by someone else’s defense attorney or insurer. Instead, get in touch with The Hamilton Firm. We can investigate the accident and ascertain liability. 
• At a business. Accidents can happen in stores, restaurants, and parking lots. Accidents, injuries, and assaults can also occur in apartment complexes or hotels. Businesses are generally required to maintain a safe environment for their customers, though proving a premises liability case in the aftermath of sustaining a catastrophic injury can be challenging. If you suffered catastrophic injuries after slipping and falling, because of shoddy maintenance, or after being physically assaulted on someone else’s property, do not hesitate to reach out to our team.
• In a hospital or nursing home. While we would prefer to think of hospitals and nursing homes as safe havens for our loved ones, the unfortunate reality is that they can be dangerous places. Surgical and medication errors can cause permanent disfigurement, severe disability, and even death. All cases involving healthcare providers, including healthcare facilities, are complex and require a complete understanding of the applicable laws. Call our firm to get legal advice if you suspect your or a loved one’s catastrophic injury is the result of medical malpractice or nursing home neglect.
• On the job. Injuries in the workplace are far too common, and workers’ compensation only provides basic benefits to employees who are injured while on the clock. These benefits include payment of authorized medical expenses as well as some disability benefits, but they do not include any non-economic damages. Employees cannot generally sue their employers for workplace injuries, even if an employer was negligent, but they can sue a third party whose negligence led to a catastrophic injury. We can help determine if there are any liable third parties in your case.