Catastrophic Injury Attorneys
Securing Your Future in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Alabama
Life is never the same after a catastrophic injury. Suddenly, you must figure out how to afford medical care, account for lost wages, and adapt your lifestyle to accommodate a long-term disability. If someone else is responsible for your catastrophic injury, you could be eligible to seek compensation to relieve your burdens. Mama Justice – MW Law Firm will fight for you.
At Mama Justice, our Mississippi catastrophic injuries lawyers understand that severe injuries leave accident victims with more than immense financial challenges. Adjusting to a devastating injury is also an intense emotional journey — and we account for that in the way we practice law.
Our attorneys provide the bold legal advocacy everyone should expect from a lawyer, but don’t always get. We never walk away from a dispute and don’t put up with stubborn insurance companies and smooth-talking defense lawyers. Instead, we defend you like your mother would, demanding justice while recognizing your legal claim is just one part of recovery.
The Mama Justice approach is holistic and custom-built to provide nurturing care when you feel most vulnerable. In addition to our respected personal injury lawyers, Mama Justice employs a medical management team to develop a healing plan and connect you with doctors, therapists, and local services to support you during this difficult time.
If you’re looking for a personal injury firm that treats you with Southern grace, grit, and compassion, choose Mama Justice. Contact us today for a free consultation with an experienced catastrophic injury attorney.
What Is a Catastrophic Injury?
A catastrophic injury is considered one that causes severe or permanent impairments or prevents individuals from performing gainful work or employment. These serious injuries interfere with the quality of a person’s daily life and may cause lifelong complications or medical issues. Examples include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputation, organ damage, multiple broken bones, and severe burns.
Many times, catastrophic injuries cause more than just physical disabilities. Victims often suffer from intense emotional or mental distress because of the injury, leading to conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder and depression.
Common Causes of Catastrophic Injuries
Common causes of catastrophic injuries include:
- Car wrecks
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle crashes
- Workplace accidents
- Slip and fall or other premises liability accidents
- Defective products
- Dog bites
- Assault
- Gunshot wounds
- Fires
- Explosions
At Mama Justice, we have the knowledge and resources to manage all types of catastrophic accident claims.
How Do You Prove Liability in Catastrophic Injury Cases?
Proving liability in a catastrophic injury case almost always boils down to one thing — evidence. You must have compelling proof showing that another party is responsible for what happened to you. However, gathering and preserving evidence when you are healing from a catastrophic injury can be next to impossible. You don’t have to worry with Mama Justice in your corner.
Our legal team will conduct a deep-dive investigation into your case to identify the cause of the accident, who’s responsible, and all the evidence that points to their legal fault. The type of evidence needed varies on a case-by-case basis, but generally includes:
- The police accident report
- Medical records
- Witness statements
- Photographs or video from the accident scene
- Surveillance or dashcam footage
- Black box data from a commercial truck
- Electronic hours-of-service logs for truck drivers
- Employment records
- Cell phone data
In some instances, expert witness testimony may help prove your case. Accident reconstruction specialists can provide scientific evidence illustrating how the accident occurred. Similarly, doctors, therapists, and vocational rehab representatives can testify to how your catastrophic injury impacts your daily life and ability to work.
Compensation for Catastrophic Injuries in Mississippi
Calculating the value of a catastrophic injury claim is complex. That’s because catastrophic injuries require extensive medical treatment, future care, and ongoing rehabilitation. The uncertain outcomes from some catastrophic injuries add another layer of complexity when determining what a case is worth.
For example, neurologists cannot guarantee whether someone will make a full recovery from a catastrophic brain injury. A private individual may not know whether a settlement offer from an insurance company is fair because of this unpredictability. However, a skilled attorney can determine an appropriate estimate by consulting medical and financial experts and reviewing the outcomes of similar past cases.
Depending on the situation, victims with catastrophic injuries can pursue money for:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Loss of earning capacity
- Loss of quality of life
- Pain and suffering
Before you accept any settlement offer from an insurer or another party and sign away your legal rights, discuss your situation with a catastrophic injury attorney from Mama Justice. Once you settle, you can’t ask for more money later.
What Is the Mississippi Statute of Limitations for Catastrophic Injury Claims?
Catastrophically injured victims generally have three years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. However, exceptions apply that can shorten or extend the deadline.
For example, Mississippi accident victims who wish to sue a government entity must first provide a notice of claim within 90 days and sue within one year. If you miss the deadline, you cannot recover compensation. A catastrophic injury lawyer can inform you of the timeline that applies to your situation.
Another reason to act quickly is that catastrophic injury claims take longer to prepare. You want to give your attorney ample time to collect evidence while it’s fresh and develop a strategy that best protects your rights.
How Can a Catastrophic Injury Lawyer Help Me?
At Mama Justice, we strive to deliver more than financial results for you. We want to provide a comprehensive experience that makes a positive difference in your life. That starts by taking over all aspects of your legal case so you can focus on healing.
After hearing your story, our legal team will begin investigating your case, identifying relevant deadlines, and exploring all potential sources of compensation for you. You don’t have to worry about talking to the insurance company. Just tell them you’ve got Mama Justice on the case, and we’ll handle all communications and settlement negotiations with as few disruptions to your life as possible.
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