Frequently Asked Permanent Injury Questions

What are some common examples of permanent or catastrophic injuries?

Common examples of permanent injuries include brain damage, paralysis, losing an arm or leg due to amputation, or losing the ability to see or hear.

What are the lifetime medical costs for someone who suffers permanent injury?

This depends on the type of injury and how young the victim was at the time it occurred. It isn't uncommon for victims and their families to incur hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical expenses over a lifetime. Sometimes these medical costs can even run into the millions.

Who can be held liable in permanent injury lawsuits?

This varies greatly depending on how the injury occurred. If it was due to medical malpractice for instance, for instance, a doctor or hospital could be held liable. If the injury was sustained during a truck accident, the truck driver and/or trucking company could be at fault. If injured due to a defective product, the manufacturer could be held at fault.

How can negligence be proven in a permanent injury lawsuit?

There must be evidence that the responsible party failed to act as a reasonable prudent person. For instance, if a truck driver under the influence of alcohol crashed into you and caused the injury, a personal injury attorney could use his or her blood alcohol content level as evidence in court.

How much does it cost to litigate a personal injury lawsuit to recover damages?

Any reputable personal injury attorney will not charge you attorney's fees unless compensation is recovered for you.

If you would like to come into our office for a free consultation, please call or email us any time. Although our office is in Phoenix, we can speak with you over the phone for a consultation too. If you're too injured to travel, we can go to where you are, if we need to meet with you in person. Don't delay, as there are always statutes of limitation with limit the time you have to file any claim.