Practice Area
Catastrophic Injury
Serious, life-changing injuries can happen in more ways than most have imagined. Our firm stands apart in our ability to handle cases with complex fact patterns.
Representing Catastrophic Injury Survivors in Kentucky
Suffering serious injuries often leads to a great deal of financial stress.
Serious, life-changing injuries can happen in more ways than
most have imagined. The costs of medical treatment add up quickly while you
miss work due to your injuries. In most cases, victims are left worrying about
how to afford the necessary care.
At The Powell Law Firm, PLLC, we stand apart in our ability
to navigate the complexities of the civil justice system for the victims of
catastrophic injuries in Kentucky.
Catastrophic Injuries At A Glance:
- Types Of Catastrophic Injuries
- Causes Of Catastrophic Injuries
- Compensation For Catastrophic Injuries
Types Of
Catastrophic Injuries
Catastrophic injuries are life-changing injuries with lasting
ramifications such as:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries, including paralysis, herniations and protrusions
- Fractures
- Burn injuries
These injuries can require long-term care from in-home aides, ongoing
physical therapy, and home renovations in addition to the initial costs of
medical treatment, surgeries and medication. It is crucial to make sure that
any settlement or jury award covers the past, current and future costs of these
devastating injuries.
Causes Of
Catastrophic Injuries
Sadly, many catastrophic injuries are entirely the result of
negligence and therefore entirely preventable. They are frequently suffered in car accidents and semi-truck accidents, where the
human body loses the battle of physics when involved in a high-speed collision.
In the blink of an eye, innocent people can suffer brain damage, paralysis and
other lifelong injuries through no fault of their own.
Compensation
For Catastrophic Injuries
Regardless of how your injury occurred, Kentucky law allows
you to recover compensation from the at-fault party through a personal injury
claim. We can help you pursue financial compensation for your medical bills,
pain and suffering, lost wages and more. While a monetary payout cannot heal
your physical wounds, it can certainly help you afford the care you need and
reduce your financial stress during the recovery process.
Led by award-winning trial lawyer Scott Powell, we pursue
all available sources of compensation, including the insurance policies of
at-fault parties. If you were injured in a car accident and the at-fault driver
lacks adequate insurance, we may be able to obtain coverage via your own
policy's uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. If coverage is available,
you can trust us to find it and obtain it while you focus on getting better.
Let Us Help Make Things Right For You
You did not choose to suffer a life-changing injury. You can
choose to have an experienced personal injury lawyer making sure you have the
resources you need today and in the future. Contact us for a free initial
consultation. We have office locations in Louisville and Lexington.
FAQ
In order to file a claim for compensation for your financial and emotional losses, you must first identify who is liable for your injuries. From there, you will file a claim with their liability auto insurance, business liability, or homeowner's insurance provider, depending on how your injuries occurred.
To win this type of claim, you need to show the other party acted in a negligent manner. Proving negligence in a Kentucky personal injury case requires providing evidence to show:
- The liable party had a duty to prevent you from suffering injuries
- It failed to uphold this duty, leading to an accident
- You suffered injuries in the accident
The evidence you need to prove the liable party acted negligently varies based on how your injuries occurred and the facts of your individual case. However, some common evidence in serious personal injury claims includes:
- Reports from the local police, Kentucky State Police or other personnel who responded to the scene
- Information provided by eyewitnesses in interviews or testimony
- Pictures from the scene
- Video of the incident, sometimes available from a security camera or other source
- Your medical records and other documentation of the severity of your injuries
- Testimony from expert witnesses, if necessary
Kentucky law allows you to request compensation to cover a wide variety of financial and emotional damages after a serious personal injury incident. Depending on the evidence you can provide to prove your expenses and losses, this may include:
- The cost of medical care for your injuries
- Rehabilitation, physical therapy, and other necessary therapies
- The cost of ongoing care
- Regular and necessary at-home nursing care
- Other types of home health care
- Lost wages
- Emotional and psychological damages, such as pain and suffering
- Property damage
- Out-of-pocket expenses related to the accident or injury
It is important to note that once you sign a settlement agreement, you forfeit any right for further compensation related to your accident. That is why it is so important to get the money you need the first time.
Because of the high stakes in a serious personal injury claim, it can be difficult to negotiate a fair settlement. Insurance companies may argue that your injuries are not as severe as you claim, that they are pre-existing, or that the value of your damages is lower than you say.
Enlist the help of a qualified personal injury attorney to handle your claim. The Powell Law Firm, PLLC negotiates with insurance companies to make sure claimants receive the compensation they are due after a serious accident. We compile medical evidence, gather documentation of your lost wages and reduced earning capacity, and may work with expert witnesses who can testify about your prognosis and the effects of your injuries.
It is also important to act quickly in personal injury cases. Under Kentucky law, you have only one year from the date of your injuries to file a claim.