California Catastrophic Injury Lawyers

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One can imagine the implications of the word “catastrophic” when used to describe a person’s condition.

However, within personal injury law, a catastrophic injury comes with a particular definition and different considerations than a “standard” personal injury claim.

For an injury in this category, a catastrophic injury lawyer will undergo a complex investigation to ensure that the victim is treated fairly and receives monetary compensation for their medical care and financial needs.

If you or a loved one suffered catastrophic accident injury in California, contact an attorney at Wells Call Injury Lawyers today.

$4,500,000.00 Verdict Personal Injury | 2 Fingers Amputated

$2,000,000.00 Settlement Product Liability | Defective Smoke Alarms, Burn Injury

$1,500,000.00 Settlement Premises Liability | Dangerous Conditions on Someone's Property, Broken Legs

$1,500,000.00 Settlement Bicycle Accident | Cyclist Hit by Car, Broken Ankle

$1,500,000.00 Settlement Car Accident | Reckless Driving, Neck Injury

$1,450,000.00 Settlement Wrongful Death | Tree Fell Onto Roadway

$1,400,000.00 Settlement Premises Liability | Brain Injury from a Fall on a Poorly Maintained Floor

$1,000,000.00 Settlement Personal Injury | Negligent Elder Transport

$970,000.00 Settlement Car Accident | Rear-End Collision, Neck Injury

$850,000.00 Settlement Dog Attack

$800,000.00 Settlement Car Accident | Rear-End Collision, Fractured Spine

$650,000.00 Settlement Motorcycle Accident | Broken Bones & Brain Injury

$575,000.00 Settlement Bicycle Accident | Struck by Vehicle

$565,000.00 Settlement Premises Liability | Accidental House Fire, Burns on Arms and Legs

$550,000.00 Settlement Pedestrian Accident | Struck by Vehicle at Car Wash

$500,000.00 Settlement Child Bitten by Dog

$500,000.00 Settlement Bicycle Accident | Hit by Driver, Broken Ankle

$450,000.00 Settlement Premises Liability | Slip and Fall at Napa Flea Market, Broken Ankle

$450,000.00 Settlement Premises Liability | Wet Floor in Convenience Store, Knee Injury

$450,000.00 Settlement Car Accident | Neck Injury, PTSD

$450,000.00 Settlement Personal Injury | Medical Transport Company Failed to Secure Passenger in Wheelchair, Broken Leg

$450,000.00 Settlement Motorcycle Accident | Broken Foot

$410,000.00 Settlement Premises Liability | Fall Through Rotted Stairs

$350,000.00 Settlement Pedestrian Accident | Crosswalk Injury

$300,000.00 Settlement Pedestrian Accident | Struck by Car, Broken Leg

$300,000.00 Settlement Car Accident | Unsafe Lane Change, Broken Wrist, PTSD

$300,000.00 Settlement Pedestrian Accident | Poorly Designed Parking Lot, Broken Leg

$296,000.00 Settlement Car Accident | T-Boned, Neck Fracture

$225,000.00 Settlement Premises Liability | Fall on Business Property, 2 Broken Wrists

$215,000.00 Settlement Car Accident | Rear-End Collision, Back Injury

$195,000.00 Settlement Premises Liability | Trip on Dangerous Sidewalk, Broken Ankle

$178,000.00 Settlement Premises Liability | Fall Through Rental Property Deck, Knee Injury

$175,000.00 Settlement Premises Liability | Faulty Business Roof Hatch, Injury

$175,000.00 Settlement Pedestrian Accident | Gas Station Attendant Struck by Customer's Car

$175,000.00 Settlement Personal Injury | Medical Transport Company Failed to Secure Passenger in Wheelchair

$150,000.00 Settlement Car Accident | Dangerous Freeway Driver, Fractured Ribs & Back Injury

$150,000.00 Settlement Personal Injury | Claim Against Dialysis Center

$135,000.00 Settlement Premises Liability | Icy Sidewalk Fall, Torn Rotator Cuff

$115,000.00 Settlement Premises Liability | Slippery Event Center Floor, Knee Injury

$115,000.00 Settlement Pedestrian Accident | Crosswalk Knee Injury

$100,000.00 Policy Limits Settlement Car Accident | Auto Collision, Soft Tissue Neck & Back Injuries

$100,000.00 Settlement Auto Accident | Drunk Driver, Torn Rotator Cuff

$100,000.00 Settlement Personal Injury | Truck Driver Assaulted at Loading Doc

$90,000.00 Settlement Auto Accident | Poorly Parked Truck in Road, Broken Hand

$90,000.00 Settlement Premises Liability | Dangerous School Sidewalk, Broken Finger

$90,000.00 Settlement Premises Liability | Poorly Installed Carpet on Apartment Stairs

$77,500.00 Settlement Premises Liability | Misleveled Elevator, Injury

$75,000.00 Settlement Premises Liability | Dangerous Condition at Home Improvement Store

$70,000.00 Settlement Product Liability | Fall from Defective Knee Walker

$50,000.00 Settlement Product Liability | Defective Barstool, Broken Arm

$35,000.00 Settlement Personal Injury | Nurse Spilled Hot Water on Toddler, Burns

$30,000.00 Settlement Personal Injury | Unsafe Park Table, Leg Injury

$30,000.00 Settlement Personal Injury | Improper Playground Supervision, Child Injured

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And 40 Years in Practice The case results listed are actual settlement and verdict results from cases recently handled by us. Because the facts and circumstances of every case are different, the results of other cases are not a guarantee of similar results in other cases. The results below do not include all cases, but they include a sample of different types of cases and show how much those results can vary.

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One can imagine the implications of the word “catastrophic” when used to describe a person’s condition.

However, within personal injury law, a catastrophic injury comes with a particular definition and different considerations than a “standard” personal injury claim.

If you or a loved one suffered catastrophic accident injury in California, contact an attorney at Wells Call Injury Lawyers today.

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What Is a Catastrophic Injury?

While any injury has the potential to feel traumatic and serious, there are only a handful of injury types that experts classify as “catastrophic.”

Under federal law, the definition of a catastrophic injury is an injury with “direct and proximate consequences” that “permanently prevent an individual from performing any gainful work.”

A catastrophic injury might leave a person:

- In need of life-long care or special accommodations;

- With a permanent disability;

- Severely disfigured, deformed, or scarred; and

- Incapable of continuing to make money in their profession.

Catastrophic injuries are worth a higher level of compensation than the standard personal injury case might. If you are unsure whether your injuries are catastrophic for personal injury purposes, it’s important to reach out to a catastrophic injury attorney.

An attorney who regularly works in this area will have a good idea of where your injury falls on the scale and how much compensation you might expect.

Catastrophic Injury Examples

What qualifies as catastrophic is not necessarily the type of accident, but rather the severity of the injury. Victims of catastrophic injuries can face years of rehabilitation, intensive treatments, and sometimes hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical bills.

Common catastrophic injuries include brain damage, spinal cord damage, loss of limb, burns, and injuries to internal organs.

Someone who suffers a severe brain injury may experience locked-in syndrome or remain vegetative. Others will lose their speaking ability, experience personality changes, or have cognitive impairments.

Surviving a spinal cord injury can mean permanent muscle weakness, a loss of sensation in the limbs, and paralysis.

The causes for a variety of catastrophic injuries are practically limitless. Frequently, car accidents can cause severe and catastrophic injuries, especially collisions with semi trucks and big rigs.

If you have suffered a catastrophic injury, it is important to seek a catastrophic injury lawyer as soon as possible to protect your rights and ensure you receive the compensation you deserve.

Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value “I hired this firm and hired Mr. Steven Clawson as my lawyer to represent me in my personal injury accident case where I was hot from behind. Steve was very helpful and knowledgeable and showed me the whole process right at the 1st meeting in way I would understand. His team member Christian was also very helpful and knowledgeable and handled my case very well to get my case settled to my satisfaction. I recommend this firm to everyone locally in Solano County for any personal injury matter.” - Neevbest P. Jan. 2020 Via Google

Ben Scott did an amazing job “My boyfriend and I had experienced our first car accident and we sought out to see what our options were as we had several things to figure out, such as medical bills, damaged property/car, etc. Ben Scott did an amazing job at walking us through the entire process, especially as we had never done this before and were unfamiliar with what options were available to us. He was also very kind and responsive when we checked in for updates, especially during the pandemic.” - Nicole L. Feb. 2021 Via Google

Everyone in this Law office was always available for questions! “Was very attentive....made my recovery easier knowing they would take care of my case. They were very through! Everyone in this Law office was always available for questions!” - Amado A. Apr. 2020 Via Google

Very satisfied with the outcome of the case “Very satisfied with the outcome of the case they handled for my wife. Great, caring, and very personal service.” - Todd L. Feb. 2021 Via Google

*We value our clients’ personal and private lives. We have removed the names from these reviews for client discretion.

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We Win Hundreds of millions of dollars were recovered for injured plaintiffs in California.

We Are Here for Our Clients At Wells Call Injury Lawyers, we are dedicated to getting you started on the road to recovery, which means helping you obtain the medical treatment you need, dealing with the insurance companies and pursuing the maximum amount of compensation.

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Get Help From a California Catastrophic Injury Lawyer

Selecting a personal injury attorney with experience in handling catastrophic injuries can make all the difference in the success of a case. These cases are typically complex and expensive, requiring a law firm to risk an enormous amount of time and money to build and prove your catastrophic injury case.

Wells Call Injury Lawyers are catastrophic injury lawyers who have helped victims hold the parties responsible for their losses for over 40 years.

We have helped our clients win over half a billion dollars in compensation, and we can help you fight for the compensation you need and deserve. Contact us online today, or call (707) 243-8595 for a free consultation to find out more about how we can help you.