Dealing with Catastrophic Personal Injuries
We’ve all heard the saying that
our lives can change in an instant. Victims of a catastrophic personal injury
as a result of an accident will have their lives changed and the quality of
life negatively impacted for the remainder of their life. Specifically defining
what constitutes a catastrophic personal injury can be very difficult,
especially injuries that pertain to the brain and spinal cord. For instance,
traumatic brain injuries often have devastating immediate results for the
victim, but some of the symptoms may not become present until after a
considerable amount of time. Symptoms such as changes in personality, memory
loss and judgment can have a huge impact on the victim as well as family and
friends who do not understand the nature of the injuries.
An experienced catastrophic
personal injuries lawyer has the knowledge necessary to help clients navigate
this largely misunderstood area of law including catastrophic personal injury
claims as well as psychiatric and post-traumatic stress claims.
An empathetic and experienced
catastrophic injury lawyer can also be beneficial in helping to arrange medical
and rehabilitative care that the victim requires. The experience in dealing
with these types of injury cases is vital in helping the people around the
victim (such as family members, friends and co-workers) understand the extent
of the injuries and what to expect going forward.
Pursuing a Catastrophic Injury Claim
If you have sustained a
traumatic brain or spinal cord injury, it will severely change your life in
terms of physical limitations and potential psychological effects. Recovery is
often long and it may last the rest of your life. This makes it very important
to pursue the accident benefits you are entitled to under the law when you have
suffered a catastrophic injury.
If you have suffered a
catastrophic personal injury, a successful claim may entitle you to the
following benefits under the Statutory Accident
Benefits Schedule (SABS):
- Medical and
rehabilitative care
- Attendant care
- Income
- Caregiver
- Housekeeping
expenses
- Other healthcare
costs
These benefits are in place to
help victims move forward with their lives and focus on the road to recovery.
Professional Advice and Catastrophic Injury Law Services
It is important to start the
process of pursuing a claim as soon as possible after the injury is sustained.
As expected, insurance companies often make it difficult for people to submit
claims for catastrophic injury benefits due to the high costs of the benefits,
so the process of submitting a claim and having it approved can take a very
long time. An experienced catastrophic injuries lawyer will be familiar with
the tactics that insurance companies commonly employ to delay claims and work
with you to expedite a successful claim.
Sokoloff Lawyers is a
multi-ethnic, boutique law firm in Toronto with a focus on helping clients with
all varieties of serious injuries. They can help you cope with the aftermath of
a catastrophic injury by providing efficient access to medical referrals and
treatment providers to allow you to focus on your recovery. Sokoloff has the
experience necessary to negotiate a fair settlement on your behalf, but they
also have the resources to take your case to court if necessary.
Catastrophic injuries are devastating for everyone involved;
take the steps necessary to secure the benefits and settlement you are entitled
to by contacting a Sokoloff catastrophic personal injuries lawyers today.