What Is Considered a Catastrophic Injury in Illinois?

 Posted on February 11, 2022 in Catastrophic Injuries

Being injured at all due to someone else’s negligence can be very upsetting even if you make a full recovery. Even injuries that are not catastrophic in nature can still force you to take time off from work while you heal or require follow-up visits with specialists or even some physical therapy. These are all losses or expenses that you could be compensated for. When an injury is life-altering or permanent, it may be referred to as a catastrophic injury. For those who have suffered this type of injury, life may never be the same.

If you have suffered this type of injury, you will need a skilled personal injury attorney to fight for you to receive full compensation for everything this injury will cost you.

What Types of Injuries Are Considered Catastrophic?

A catastrophic injury is one that will affect your life permanently. These very serious injuries often result in disabilities that can take you out of the workforce or leave you unable to fully care for yourself, your home, and anyone who depends on you. Injuries that are generally considered catastrophic include:

• Paralysis - Paraplegia or quadriplegia are life-altering injuries. Your home and car may no longer be accessible to you. The compensation you deserve includes any costs associated with moving or having your home redesigned to be wheelchair-friendly. Depending on what line of work you are in, you may never be able to re-enter the workforce and will have an extreme amount of lost wages.
• TBI - Traumatic brain injuries can change the way you think and feel permanently. After a major head injury, you may experience anything from unwanted behavioral changes to an inability to learn the way you did before. Some people will not be able to go back to the career they were in. Others may require extensive long-term care.
• Burns - Severe burns, especially on the face or head, can be disfiguring. Little can be done about the kind of scarring burns can cause. Your quality of life may be different.
• Loss of limb - If a limb is damaged beyond repair in an accident and must be amputated, you may need extensive physical therapy in order to relearn how to perform even basic tasks.

What Can I Recover After a Catastrophic Injury?

Generally, you could be compensated for all your out-of-pocket costs associated with the injury. Compensable damages may include:

• Hospital bills
• Physical therapy
• Adaptations for your home and car
• Long-term care costs
• Lost wages
• Pain and suffering
• Therapy

An attorney may be able to give you a better idea of what kind of compensation you could be entitled to.

Call an Illinois Catastrophic Injuries Attorney

If you have suffered a catastrophic injury due to someone else’s carelessness, Lucas Law wants to help you. Our skilled Barrington catastrophic injuries lawyers will fight for you to receive everything you deserve. Call us at 847-381-8700 for a free consultation.

Source:

https://www.cdc.gov/traumaticbraininjury/moderate-severe/potential-effects.html