Catastrophic Injury
If you or a member of your family has suffered a serious permanent injury, you must cope with extraordinary medical, emotional and financial issues, and an uncertain future. At this difficult time, you will have to make decisions that will affect your ability to take care of yourself and your family in the years to come.
Let our San Mateo County law firm help. The Law Office of Reuben J. Donig offers personal, skilled assistance throughout the personal injury claims process.
Ready to Assist You After All Types of Injuries
Our catastrophic injury lawyers in San Mateo are prepared to advise clients on cases involving a wide range of serious injuries:
Traumatic Brain Injuries
The brain is the most important organ of the body and determines whether any other body part will be in working order. Thus, a brain injury can have a devastating effect upon the victim. Also, unlike many other injuries, a brain injury is usually long term and can take years to recover from, if recovery is possible.
Typically, the cause of brain trauma is a fall or a car accident. The victim’s age, physical health, and the accident circumstances may make the injury more or less extensive. With 50 years of experience, Mr. Donig has formed strong relations with the experts who will assess your future care and medical service needs. Life care planners, medical experts, economists and others may be consulted, and Mr. Donig will carefully review the realistic evaluation that he receives.
Burn Injuries
Burn injuries can be severe enough to immobilize a victim or cause deep-tissue damage. Whether caused by hot water, flames, chemicals, electricity, or contact with a hot surface, your burn injuries may entitle you to a claim for compensation.
It is imperative that you contact a professional lawyer if you have suffered from burn injuries. Though first-degree burns do not cause scarring, second- and third-degree burns do, and blisters, nerve damage and thick scarring may result. This can cause disfiguration or (in the case of contracture scars) permanently tighten the skin, damaging the underlying tendons and muscles, damaging nerves, and limiting mobility.
Multiple surgeries may be necessary, particularly in the most severe of cases. This can be financially devastating if you do not seek proper compensation from the responsible parties. A skilled personal injury attorney can help you take the next step to pursue justice.
Fractures
A broken bone due to an accident that was someone else’s fault can result in a large degree of pain and difficulty in returning to a normal lifestyle. The severity of the fracture may range from a hairline crack to a compound fracture, the latter of which includes injury not only to the bone but also to the surrounding tissue.
Although a bone fracture in the arm or leg may not appear to be very serious, if a joint is damaged, permanent health problems (such as arthritis) may occur. Knee or hip replacement surgery, which is risky and expensive, may also become necessary as a result of the original injury.
When a fracture injury is complicated by joint damage, factors such as pain, joint replacement surgery and recovery time must be considered. There is also the possibility of a second replacement needed in the future, supposing that the victim is healthy enough for surgery.
In the case of a joint problem, extreme pain may result, as well as severely limited motion. Due to the highly invasive nature of hip or knee replacements, they are very expensive and require a lengthy recovery time. If you’ve suffered a complex fracture due to someone else’s negligence, you have the right to pursue compensation for these costs.
Paralysis
One of the most common causes of paralysis due to a spinal cord injury is a motor vehicle accident. It can also occur as a result of a fall or other accident, an untreated tumor, or a surgical error. Incorrectly administered anesthesia during surgery can also cause paralysis.
Paralysis can be temporary or permanent, and may affect only the legs, only the arms, or (in quadriplegia) all limbs. Paralysis of one limb (monoplegia) or the same body part on both sides of the body (diplegia) is also a potential result of a spinal injury.
People who suffer from paralysis often require constant care, which often results in significant financial expense, both present and future. Whether you or a loved one has suffered from paralysis due to a spinal injury, you are entitled to compensation from the party or parties who caused the injury.
Spine Injuries
A common cause of spine injury is a rear-end car accident, in which the sudden impact causes an impingement or nerve injury. Spine injuries can have a devastating effect, potentially resulting in a number of disabilities or even full paralysis. As the spinal cord extends from the brain all the way down the back, it can be thought of as an extension of the brain. Damage to the spinal cord can shatter someone’s life, leaving them in a wheelchair or fully incapable of moving.
As your San Mateo catastrophic injury lawyer, Mr. Donig will call on life care, medical and economic experts to assist in building a compelling presentation of your case’s value to insurance negotiators and a jury. He will work to get you the compensation you deserve.
Reuben J. Donig has over 50 years’ experience working with victims of catastrophic injuries, including those with severe brain and spine injuries. After thoroughly assessing your injuries and how they will change your daily life, Mr. Donig will work with you to receive the full compensation that you are entitled to. Going to trial may be necessary; if such occurs, Mr. Donig will ensure that you are well-informed throughout the process, giving you the information that you need to make the best decisions.
Contact our San Mateo County office now for the counsel and representation you need. Your initial consultation is absolutely free.
