What Our Dallas Catastrophic Injury Lawyers Often Help After
A person may experience a serious injury virtually anywhere. They could be at work, driving to school, or running an errand when the unexpected occurs. In an instant, they have suffered the type of injury that changes their life. The future they once envisioned is now more distant than ever as they face the harsh reality of mounting medical bills and living expenses. Depending on the circumstances, a person who has suffered a catastrophic injury may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits or may have grounds for a personal injury lawsuit. Our Dallas serious injury attorneys can talk to you about your case to determine the best approach.
Catastrophic, life-altering injuries can occur in:
- Vehicle accidents, including truck, car, pedestrian, motorcycle, and bicycle accidents
- Workplace accidents, such as falls from heights, machinery accidents, and more
- Industrial accidents, including plant, factory, and refinery accidents
- Catastrophic events, like oilfield explosions, mining accidents, and offshore rig fires
- Construction site accidents, including ladder and scaffolding falls, trench collapses, and more
- Defective products, such as motor vehicles, medical devices, or any consumer product
- Dangerous drugs, including prescription and over-the-counter medications
Common Types of Catastrophic Injuries
Although there are a variety of injuries that are considered catastrophic, they all have an enormous impact on the victim’s life and their family members. A victim will need to seek compensation to afford medical treatment and to recover their lost wages. Most people cannot afford to manage serious injuries and disabilities while maintaining the same quality of life. For survivors who lost a limb or lost their mobility, they will require long-term expenses for prosthetics and for equipment to accommodate their new capabilities.
Our firm can fight for the recovery you or your loved one need for life. This is a stressful time, and there is a lot of uncertainty and unanswered questions. Our team of Dallas serious injury lawyers focuses on guiding clients on the right path while giving them peace of mind about their future.
Different types of catastrophic injuries include:
- Acoustic Trauma: Causes severe hearing damage. Usually causes permanent hearing loss.
- Blunt Force Trauma: Caused by significant force applied to the body. One of the most common areas this injury affects is the head, which can lead to brain damage.
- Burns, Scarring, and Disfigurement: These injuries are characterized by the destruction of the skin down to the muscle/bone. Full-thickness burns require extensive treatment and sometimes amputation.
- Neck and Back Injuries: At least one million people suffer from neck and back injuries every year. Some are so severe, they leave a victim with chronic pain and loss of mobility.
- Neurological Injuries: These injuries can cause permanent loss of cognitive function.
- Spinal Cord Injuries: Spinal cord injuries can cause partial limb dysfunction or even paralysis.
- Vision Loss and Other Eye Injuries: Loss of vision is one of the most common workplace injuries.
About Dallas
Located near the three forks of the Trinity River in Texas, Dallas is the third most populous city in the state. It is the key city in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and had a population of more than 1.3 million people as of 2020. Dallas is known for its strong economy and cultural diversity, making it a popular location for businesses, families, and young professionals. Several Fortune 500 companies are headquartered within the Dallas city limits, and the city has 2 major airports, Dallas Love Field and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, as well as a major inland port, key railroads, and four interstates that converge in the city.
The Dallas Police Department, headquartered in the Cedars neighborhood, is responsible for policing and public safety throughout most of the city. Dallas Fire-Rescue provides emergency medical services and firefighting efforts, and it operates the Dallas Firefighter’s Museum, which was built in 1907.
Numerous hospitals and medical facilities can be found throughout Dallas. UT Southwestern Medical Center is the biggest medical school in Texas, with more than 13,500 employees and 2.7 outpatient visits every year. Parkland Memorial Hospital serves as the public hospital for Dallas County, and the William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital is a primary teaching hospital in the area. The nationally ranked Children’s Health Dallas is a pediatric acute care teaching hospital. Veterans can visit the Dallas VA Medical Center, which also includes a mail-order prescription center for veterans called a Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy. Additional hospitals include Baylor University Medical Center, Scottish Rite for Children, Methodist Dallas Medical Center, Medical City Dallas Hospital, Methodist Charlton Medical Center, and Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas.
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Our Catastrophic Injury Lawyers in Dallas Have Recovered Billions
With these situations, our goal is to help you rebuild so you can face a better and more stable life. This is not easy after serious injuries, but the right medical treatment, ongoing care, and financial support can make a significant difference for victims and their families. Serving Dallas and the entire U.S., our serious injury lawyers have the experience and resources to face off against any opponent in the pursuit of justice for our clients. In fact, we’ve recovered billions of dollars in compensation for the injured.
You’ve already been through enough—call our Dallas injury law firm at (888) 493-1629 for your free, confidential consultation.
