Catastrophic Injury Lawyers in Lynn, MA
A catastrophic injury is a physical injury or illness that is particularly serious and has a large impact on the victim. Catastrophic injuries typically include permanent disability from work with large losses of earning capacity, and permanent losses of physical or mental function. While this is similar to personal injury cases, catastrophic injuries are largely unexpected and involve long-term consequences. If you or someone you love has been in a catastrophic accident and need help fighting for compensation, reach out to Mark Horrigan of Horrigan & Norman Law Firm in Lynn, Massachusetts.
What is the Difference Between Catastrophic Injury & Personal Injury?
A non-catastrophic injury is an injury that you are able and expected to recover from, whereas a catastrophic injury is a long-term, debilitating injury. Some examples of non-catastrophic injuries include:
- Broken bones
- Recoverable illnesses
- Short-term trauma
While there aren’t clear examples of catastrophic injury, some may consider a catastrophic injury or illness to include:
- Back or spine damage
- Loss of limbs
- Cancer or non-recoverable illnesses
- Neck injury
- Accidents that involve long-term therapy
- Death
How Do I Recover Damages for Catastrophic Injury?
Most catastrophic injury recovery funds come from insurance or, if involved in an accident, the insurance from another person. If you’ve been involved in a catastrophic accident and cannot recover compensation to pay for hospital bills and long-term trauma, that’s where we come in.
Hiring a lawyer for catastrophic injury cases is the best way to secure compensation. When you hire an attorney, make sure to bring medical statements, medical or therapy bills, any previous AND future/expected medical bills as well as documented proof that you were the victim of the accident. When you work with Mark Horrigan of the Lynn, MA and Boston area, you’re ensuring the best representation around. Mark Horrigan has over 30 years of active personal injury and catastrophic injury experience and has been placed in the top 3% of all practicing Massachusetts’ attorneys in terms of number of cases tried in front of a jury. Reach out to our team to review your catastrophic injury case today!