Catastrophic Work Injuries
Suffering a catastrophic injury is a life-altering experience. Whether you’ve lost a limb, the ability to walk or your capacity to create new and lasting memories with your loved ones, catastrophic injuries can be devastating not only to an individual but his or her entire family.
These injuries can be especially demoralizing when they occur in the workplace. After becoming injured, an individual may lose the ability to work and earn an income for an extended period of time – perhaps even indefinitely.
Types of
Catastrophic Work Injuries
Catastrophic injuries typically fall into one of three categories:
- Physical injuries, such as amputations, burns, fractures and organ damage;
- Spinal cord injuries, which often create challenges related to mobility;
- Cognitive injuries, such as brain damage that may hinder a person’s ability to work, communicate or form memories.
Involvement in a workplace accident that results in catastrophic injury may mean you are entitled to a monetary settlement. In general, the more severe the injury, the greater the medical expenses – and the greater the emotional trauma associated with the event. You may also be entitled to additional compensation for lost wages if you are unable to work as a result of your injury.
What To Do If You’ve Experienced a Catastrophic Injury at Work
If you’ve suffered a catastrophic injury at work, the experienced and compassionate attorneys at English Lloyd and Armenta can ensure you get the legal representation you deserve. Give us a call 760-760-HELP and let us help you get back on the road to recovery.
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