Treatment for those who have suffered a critical injury is often extensive. For this reason, it’s imperative to have a skilled critical injury lawyer in your corner. Because these cases require further advocacy and attention to detail, having the right lawyer can make all the difference – Here at Gosai Law, we are dedicated to getting you the compensation you deserve in order to account for the ongoing care required to mitigate a critical injury. 

There are a few considerations that separate a catastrophic injury from other injuries. Although this will vary depending on the circumstances surrounding each individual case, the injury in question must have a severe level of implications as well as long-term effects. This could be both physical, as well as psychological. Often, it’s a combination of various injuries or impairments that classify an individual as catastrophically impaired. 

There are various incidents that could result in a critical injury. An individual could sustain such an injury from a motor vehicle accident, pedestrian accident, slip and fall, and even through the use of damaged or faulty products. 

As such, the claims process will differ from non-critical injury cases. You only have access to a catastrophic impairment claim under the tort regime, against the at-fault party – whether the accident is caused by a motor vehicle accident, slip and fall accident, damaged product, etc. To pursue a critical injury claim, you must be pursuing action (and consequent damages) against the negligent party or whoever insures the at-fault party. Those who are at fault for the accident only have access to the accident benefits regime. 

After an initial medical diagnosis, the injury would be closely monitored over the course of a year following the accident. Once a medical professional – likely from a clinic that specializes in catastrophic injury reports – believes that a patient may have suffered from a critical injury, an assessment to accurately calculate whole body impairment will be arranged. A second assessment will then be conducted on behalf of the insurance company. 

From there, it’s up to your lawyer to fight on your behalf and counter the hurdles the insurance company may unexpectedly raise. 

With extensive experience in advocating for critical injury clients, we understand how to continuously combat these obstacles in order to reach a resolution; for us, this means getting our clients the damages they deserve.