Colorado Springs Catastrophic Injury Attorney

Types of Catastrophic Injuries in Colorado Springs

Your doctor will not diagnose you as having a catastrophic injury. Therefore, you might wonder how to know whether your injury qualifies as “catastrophic.” While there is no single definition or exhaustive list of catastrophic injuries, these injuries tend to:

• Affect a major organ or function of the body.
• Result in permanent effects that never fully heal.
• Significantly impact the victim’s daily life or ability to live independently.

A catastrophic injury often requires ongoing care or symptom management long after the injury event as well.

Examples of injuries that fit one or more of these characteristics include:

• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord trauma and nerve damage
• Broken joints, especially the hip joint
• Loss of one or more limbs
• Burns, scars, and other disfiguring injuries

Fortunately, a lawyer can accurately determine whether you sustained a catastrophic injury. Speak with an experienced Colorado Springs catastrophic injuries lawyer from the Elite Litigation Group today.

Seeking Compensation for a Catastrophic Injury in Colorado Springs

Suffering a catastrophic injury in a Colorado Springs accident does not mean you receive compensation automatically. There are other facts your attorney must prove. 

For example, a Colorado Springs catastrophic injury lawyer will gather and present evidence that shows:

Another Person Owed You a Duty of Care

Generally, every person should behave reasonably and carefully in every situation. This is called a “duty of care.” However, it does not guarantee that accidents will not happen. Instead, it is meant to prevent senseless injury incidents that could be avoided.

The Other Person Violated Their Duty of Care

When another person does not act reasonably in a given situation, they are said to “breach” their duty of care. Therefore, the second element you must prove is that the other person behaved in a way that no other careful person would have acted.

The Unreasonable Behavior Caused Your Injuries

Third, the available evidence must show that the other person’s careless or reckless actions caused your catastrophic injuries. Such behavior does not need to be the sole cause but merely the primary cause. 

If your actions played a minor role in causing the incident, the compensation you receive may be proportionally reduced.

You Sustained Compensable Losses

Finally, you must show the court that monetary damages can address your injuries. You are generally able to receive compensation for:

• Hospital bills incurred after the accident.
• Ongoing medical and therapy needs.
• Wages you did not earn because of your accident.
• Mental trauma and suffering because of the accident.
• Your lifetime earning potential, if you cannot return to your previous job and must accept one with lower pay.

You can also seek compensation for both losses you already sustained and further losses you will likely suffer. Working with Bachus & Schaner is the best way to ensure you are going after all the compensation you deserve. Contact us today to learn more about your potential recovery.

How We Help Catastrophic Injury Victims in Colorado Springs

Recovering from a severe injury such as a traumatic brain injury can be a challenge. Investigating, preparing, and pursuing the compensation you need while trying to heal can compound your stress and delay your recovery. However, when working with an attorney from Bachus & Schanker, you can focus on your health, while your lawyer:

• Gathers your medical records.
• Computes the amount your case is worth.
• Files your claim for damages within the two-year statute of limitations.
• Handles calls from insurers and other attorneys.

Calculating damages is complex. Your Colorado Springs personal injury lawyer can identify all the damages you can seek to ensure you secure the maximum compensation you’re entitled to. 

For example, when calculating economic damages, your attorney can include anticipated future medical expenses and fight for you to receive compensation for decreased future earnings potential, if you’re unable to work or have to switch careers. 

Your attorney will also consider all grounds for non-economic damages, including the following:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Grief
• Loss of consortium
• Loss of quality of life
• Pain and suffering
• Phobias
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Your lawyer will also determine whether there’s evidence to support a claim for punitive damages.

Additionally, your lawyer can attempt to negotiate a settlement for your claim. A settlement can provide you with compensation quickly following your accident without the need to prove your case at trial. Your attorney will work to get you an appropriate settlement amount and discuss whether accepting it is right for you.

We can also take your damages claim to trial, if necessary. Our attorneys know the importance of getting compensation to provide for both your short- and long-term needs. If a settlement does not meet your needs, we are prepared to prove your case and injuries to a judge or jury.

Introducing Our Victim’s Advocate Team

We understand the confusion and worry you might experience because of a catastrophic injury accident. That is why we’ve assembled a special group of advocates to support victims. Your advocate from Bachus & Schanker assists with the following:

• Communicating with you about upcoming hearings and how you will get there.
• Helping prepare you to speak in court.
• Discussing any relevant findings with law enforcement if the police are investigating a potential crime.

Victim’s advocates also provide information about financial resources to help you secure the funds you need until your case is resolved. Our advocates also fight to ensure Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) rights are adhered to and that you receive any accommodations needed due to a disability stemming from your injury. 

Your advocate will become a familiar and welcome companion on the road to recovery. Contact us to learn more about their important role in your case.

Let Our Colorado Springs Catastrophic Injury Lawyers Fight for Your Recovery

You may be frightened and overwhelmed after suffering a catastrophic injury in an accident. Our Colorado Springs catastrophic injury attorneys have extensive experience helping those with catastrophic injuries seek compensation. 

Our Victim’s Advocate Team will oversee an investigation into your accident, and collect and secure evidence. Our team will locate and interview witnesses, review photos and video footage, obtain police and weather reports, and secure expert witnesses to support your case. Our team will keep you informed and, if necessary, help prepare you to testify.

Your Colorado Springs catastrophic injury attorney will use their legal knowledge to build your case. Your lawyer will help you identify damages you can seek, and calculate the total amount you can claim through a catastrophic injury suit. They will also ensure legal paperwork is prepared and filed on time, and negotiate with the at-fault party’s insurance company. With our team handling your case, you can prioritize your health and recovery, knowing you have an expert team fighting for justice. 

If you have sustained catastrophic injuries in a car accident or other incident, contact the knowledgeable attorneys at Bachus & Schanker, and let us get to work for you. You may be entitled to compensation, and we are committed to fighting for your future.

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Take I-25 to exit 141B (Pikes Peak Ave). Head north on S Tejon St to our office at 102 S Tejon St, 11th floor, Colorado Springs, CO 80903. Our office is located near the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum.

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