Catastrophic injuries change lives by leaving injury victims with lifelong medical needs, unable to work to support themselves and their families. The worst catastrophic injuries can be fatal. If you or your loved one has suffered a catastrophic accident, you may be entitled to recover compensation for your damages.
At Anderson Blanda & Saltzman, we understand that no amount of money can ever compensate for the damages you have suffered. However, financial compensation can help ease some of the burdens caused by the catastrophic accident.
Our catastrophic accident lawyers have over a century of combined experience helping injury victims recover the damages they are owed. We want to do the same for you.
Call (337) 233-3366 or visit our contact page to schedule a free consultation to discuss your Lafayette catastrophic accident claim.
Why Choose Our Catastrophic Injury Attorneys in Lafayette?
- Experience. Our catastrophic injury lawyers have extensive experience fighting for the rights of Lafayette injury victims and helping them achieve the justice and compensation they need to move forward with their lives.
- Results. We have recovered numerous million- and multi-million-dollar settlements for our catastrophic accident injury clients. Getting you the maximum compensation you deserve is our top priority.
- Integrity. We won’t take your case unless we believe it has merit and that we can help you recover the compensation to which you are entitled.
Types of Catastrophic Injuries
Catastrophic injuries are those that dramatically change your life—and the lives of your family members. Common types of catastrophic injuries include:
- Spinal cord injuries, including injuries that result in paralysis.
- Traumatic brain injuries.
- Severed limbs or severely damaged limbs that lead to amputation.
- Organ damage.
- Crushed bones and compound breaks.
- Severe burns requiring extensive medical care and resulting in scarring or disfigurement.
If you have suffered a catastrophic injury, you need the help of an experienced Lafayette catastrophic injury lawyer with a proven record of recovering maximum client compensation.
Causes of Lafayette Catastrophic Injuries
Catastrophic injuries happen in various ways. The most common types of Lafayette catastrophic injuries include:
- Motor vehicle accidents.
- Bicycle accidents.
- Pedestrian accidents.
- Medical malpractice.
- Birth injuries.
- Sports injuries.
- Construction and work-related accidents.
- Defective product accidents.
- Violent assaults.
Other types of accidents may also cause catastrophic injuries.
At Anderson Blanda & Saltzman, our experienced Lafayette catastrophic accident lawyers will carefully investigate your accident to determine its possible causes and potentially liable parties.
Valuing Your Lafayette Catastrophic Injury Claim
The value of your injury claim is determined by many variables, but one of the most significant factors is the severity of your injuries and your prognosis. Catastrophic accidents usually result in the highest settlements and verdicts because of the enormous economic and non-economic damages.
Economic damages include the current and future medical expenses, current and future lost wages, and other necessary expenses incurred because of your accident. Non-economic damages include compensation for pain and suffering, emotional and mental distress, loss of enjoyment of life, loss of consortium, and other intangible losses. Non-economic damages are harder to value but can be even more devastating than the economic damages.
Together, economic and non-economic damages are referred to as compensatory damages, because they are intended to help compensate the injury victim for their losses.
Punitive damages, also known as exemplary damages, are not intended to compensate the victim but rather to punish the wrongdoer and deter future similar behavior. In rare Louisiana cases, a catastrophic injury victim may be able to recover punitive damages. For example, if your catastrophic injuries were the result of domestic abuse or an intoxicated driver, punitive damages may be appropriate.
Our Lafayette catastrophic injury attorneys fight tirelessly to recover every type of compensation available to our clients and to accurately value all current and future damages.
How a Lafayette Catastrophic Injury Lawyer Can Help You Recover Maximum Compensation
An experienced Lafayette catastrophic accident lawyer can help you recover maximum compensation by:
- Investigating your accident to identify all possible causes and potentially liable parties to maximize sources of compensation for your damages.
- Working to discover and collect essential evidence to support your claim and build the strongest possible case.
- Consulting medical and economic experts to ensure your claim is accurately valued, considering all current and future economic and non-economic damages.
- Negotiating a fair settlement of your case with the insurance companies and defense attorneys.
- If a fair settlement is not reached, taking your case to trial to demand payment of the full value of your claims.
Contact a Lafayette Catastrophic Accident Lawyer Today
If you were injured or lost a loved one in a catastrophic accident, you need the help of an experienced Lafayette catastrophic accident lawyer.
At Anderson Blanda & Saltzman, we understand the devastating impact catastrophic injuries can have on you and on your family. Our compassionate personal injury attorneys in Lafayette have the experience, skills, and resources to help you recover the maximum compensation you deserve.
Call (337) 233-3366 or complete the short form on our contact page to schedule a free consultation and discuss your case.