Torrington Catastrophic Injuries Attorney
Even a minor injury can deeply impact your life, but a physical injury that is classified as catastrophic is marked by its life-changing nature. Catastrophic injuries can lead to lengthy hospitalizations, expensive medical treatments and forced adjustments to a new way of life. At the Law Offices of James A. Welcome, we represent clients who have suffered catastrophic injuries due to the careless or reckless acts of others. We can help you recover as much as possible by fighting for the financial compensation that you deserve.
Why Choose Us?
- We have more than 17 years of experience helping clients with catastrophic injury cases. Our legal team knows how to tackle case challenges and complications.
- Attorney Welcome’s passion, dedication and expertise have earned him recognition as a SuperLawyers top-rated lawyer for seven consecutive years.
- We are a committed and friendly staff of attorneys and paralegals who deliver a variety of skills and experience. We know how to achieve top results for each case.
What Is a Catastrophic Injury?
The term catastrophic injury refers to an injury that is serious enough to affect the victim’s life drastically or permanently. It encompasses traumatic injuries that leave the victim with a major – and possibly permanent – loss of a bodily function. Some of the most common catastrophic injury cases that we see include:
- Bone fractures
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Paralysis
- Nerve damage
- Amputations/loss of limb
- Severe burns
- Permanent scarring or disfigurement
- Serious birth injuries
- The loss of a fetus
- Wrongful death
A catastrophic injury can impact a victim not only physically, but mentally and emotionally, as well. A severe long-term injury can impact independence, quality of life, enjoyment of daily activities, self-esteem and self-confidence. It can also interfere with the ability to work and make a living.
Compensation for a Catastrophic Injury Claim
Catastrophic injuries can occur in many different types of preventable accidents in Torrington. Common examples include car accidents, truck accidents, falls and workplace accidents. At the Law Offices of James A. Welcome, we represent clients with catastrophic injuries as they go up against the people or parties at fault for causing these injuries. If one or more parties could have prevented you or a loved one’s catastrophic injury, you may be eligible for compensation for related losses, including:
- Hospital bills
- Rehabilitation therapies
- Prescription medications
- Disability accommodations
- Assistive technologies
- Live-in care
- Transportation costs
- Lost wages and capacity to earn
- Out-of-pocket expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of consortium
- Death benefits
Our attorneys can help you determine if you have a case, and if so, its fair and full financial value. While we know that no one can put a price on a life-altering injury, we have also seen the mental peace that can come with having the financial compensation necessary to pay for a lifetime of costs. We will do our best to achieve maximum compensation for your case.
How Long Do I Have to File a Catastrophic Injuries Claim in Connecticut?
There is a deadline on the ability to file a personal injury claim in Connecticut known as the statute of limitations. This deadline gives you no more than two years from the date of your injury or the date that you discover an injury to file. You will only have one year, however, to file a catastrophic workplace injury claim under Connecticut law. It is essential to speak to an attorney as soon as possible after an accident to discuss your legal rights so that you do not risk missing your time limit.
Contact a Catastrophic Injury Attorney in Torrington Today | Free Case Consultations
You are not alone as someone living with a catastrophic injury or taking care of a severely injured loved one. A Torrington catastrophic injury lawyer from the Law Offices of James A. Welcome can assist you with the recovery process. We will make sure that your family has everything it needs after a traumatic accident, including high-quality medical care and qualified experts. We will help you demand justice and maximum compensation for a life-changing injury. Start with a free consultation – call to schedule an appointment at (203) 753-7300.