Hagens Berman is an established leader in traumatic injury litigation. Our attorneys fight for the rights of injured athletes, slip-and-fall victims, those injured in the workplace and other victims of negligence who have suffered severe injuries.
Hagens Berman has a long history of obtaining impressive verdicts and settlements in personal injury litigation. Our firm has successfully litigated personal injury claims involving traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage and other catastrophic injuries. We will continue to use our extensive knowledge and experience to advocate for you.
WHAT ARE TRAUMATIC INJURIES?
A traumatic injury is a severe physical injury that requires immediate care in the hopes of preventing the loss of life and painful, long-lasting consequences. Those consequences can include a lost limb, organ failure and other physical disabilities.
Traumatic wounds generally result from three types of injuries.
- Blunt Force Trauma - a powerful impact force absorbed by the body. Internal organs and other protective tissue can suffer damage. Broken bones and concussions are also possible. Blunt force damage can be caused by car accidents, collisions in sporting events, a fall down a flight of stairs, a fall from a great height or many other traumatic incidents.
- Penetrating Trauma – when an object pierces the skin to cause a severe wound. Stabbing and gunshot wounds are common causes of traumatic injuries. Victims can also suffer a penetrating trauma at worksites that use heavy machinery or tools.
- Burn Trauma – injuries from burns are usually associated with extreme heat. However, life-threatening burn trauma can also result from intense cold, chemical and electrical sources.
These devastating injuries can happen in the office, on a construction site, on a farm or at a store. They can occur in your home or someone else’s home, where families should feel safest of all.
WRONGFUL DEATH AFTER A TRAUMATIC INJURY
A family member could suffer a traumatic injury, and despite receiving care at a trauma center, still succumb to their injuries.
When the loss of life is traced back to a lack of caution or care by a property owner, an employer, a governmental entity or a corporation, the victim’s family can seek restitution through a wrongful death claim. A spouse or domestic partner, children of the victim or other close relatives can file this civil lawsuit on behalf of the entire family.
Hagens Berman stands by families who have lost a loved one and can represent each members’ interests in a wrongful death claim. Through detailed investigative work, document gathering and compilation of witness testimony, our attorneys establish the proof of negligence that led to the preventable death of a loved one.
A wrongful death claim serves to protect families from financial ruin by providing support for the costs of a funeral, burial and any medical expenses incurred before the patient passed on. This lawsuit also ensures that every family member avoids financial hardships in the years to come, especially when they’ll continue their lives without the guidance and monetary support that the deceased had previously provided to them.
PHYSICAL DISABILITY AND DISFIGUREMENT AFTER A TRAUMATIC INJURY
Victims can survive an initial injury only to face the lifelong effects of a physical disability or disfigurement.
A physical disability could require hundreds of thousands of dollars in support from an insurance provider representing the at-fault party. These expenses and others are eligible for a victim to claim as damages:
- Initial Care for a Disability – Hospital care and surgery for an amputation or a spinal cord injury that leaves a victim suffering from paraplegia or quadriplegia. Simply stabilizing the patient’s condition requires round-the-clock monitoring and treatment.
- Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy – Victims will need training to reestablish muscle control and learn how to operate specialized medical equipment. Families will need training on how to facilitate life with a disability.
- Home Renovation and Medical Equipment - Wheelchair ramps and bedroom and bathroom apparatuses could be necessary for everyday life.
- Career Training – Depending on the nature of the physical disability, the recovered victim may be unable to return to a previous job or career. In order to start a new career, they might need additional skill training.
Our lawyers believe that those responsible for an injury should never get away with simply paying for a few days of hospital care and leaving the victim to shoulder the remaining financial costs. Instead, insurance companies for negligent parties should be financially responsible for the full impact of the injury on the victim’s life.
CONTACT A SEATTLE TRAUMATIC INJURY LAWYER FROM HAGENS BERMAN TODAY
A traumatic injury leaves victims physically, emotionally and financially vulnerable. Seeking out experienced legal counsel from Hagens Berman is your first step towards holding the negligent parties accountable for your damages.
Reach out to the attorneys at Hagens Berman for a free, no-obligation case evaluation. We want to learn more about your accident and help you identify the best legal options to move forward with your recovery.
