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Serious injuries can affect your physical and mental health, your independence, and your finances for years to come. In many cases, the impact is felt by the entire family. A Mobile catastrophic injury lawyer at Morris, Andrews, Talmadge & Driggers, LLC can help you pursue full and fair compensation for the injuries you or your loved one has sustained.
With more than 130 years of combined experience, our personal injury law firm represents people facing life-altering injuries across Alabama. Our results include a $21 million jury verdict for a client who suffered catastrophic injuries—one of the largest in Alabama history. We prepare every case with care and determination, focused on accountability and the financial recovery you and your family will need moving forward.
Call 844.654.6228 or contact us online today for a FREE consultation with a catastrophic injury lawyer in Mobile. Morris, Andrews, Talmadge & Driggers, LLC serves clients in Mobile County, Baldwin County, and communities throughout Alabama.
Your health and safety are the first things to focus on if you are seriously injured. After that, you should make exploring your legal options a priority.
We recommend taking these steps:
You have a limited time to exercise your rights and pursue compensation for your injuries. Don’t divide your attention between recovery and making a claim. Our attorneys can act on your behalf, giving you peace of mind during this difficult period and acting in your best interest while you and your family take time to heal.
A catastrophic injury is any type of injury that results in permanent impairment or other life-altering consequences. Common catastrophic injuries include:
These injuries usually require significant medical care, have lengthy recovery times, and result in lingering pain and distress. Often, they can disrupt the ability to earn a living, resulting in major financial difficulties.
Catastrophic injuries often occur due to the negligence of others. It is in your best interest to explore your legal rights and options with a knowledgeable attorney as soon as possible.
Generally speaking, you have two years from the date of the injury to take legal action (see Code of Alabama § 6-2-38). The law makes some exceptions for minors and situations where the injury is not discovered until after the statute of limitations expires, in which case you may be granted more time.
Preparation of your injury claim should begin as soon as possible. If you wait too long, important evidence may be lost and you risk losing the right to file a lawsuit. Our lawyers take the statute of limitations seriously and work quickly to preserve your rights.
The damages in a serious injury claim depend on the unique details of your case. For example, if you suffered a traumatic brain injury due to someone’s negligence, we will look at the cost of medical care, what kind of assistance and support you’ll need going forward, your ability to work, and much more.
In Alabama, the compensation available for serious and catastrophic injuries may include:
The future may look uncertain in the aftermath of a life-altering injury. Your recovery should be your top priority. Our team can collect the evidence needed for your case and calculate all of the damages you are due.
Catastrophic injury cases present unique challenges, particularly when it comes to evaluating the compensation you deserve for future losses. Morris, Andrews, Talmadge & Driggers, LLC has the experience, skill, and access to experts to accurately account for every dollar in damages.
We strongly recommend that you obtain legal representation if you or someone you love sustains a severe injury. The aftermath of such injuries tends to be a time of great confusion, uncertainty, pain, and upheaval. It is beneficial to have an experienced attorney who can advise and support you in your time of need.
Your catastrophic injury attorney can assist with all aspects of your case, including:
Once your case is prepared, our attorneys can initiate settlement negotiations with the insurer(s). We may also need to file a lawsuit in the circuit court. This ensures that your case will be ready to present to a judge or jury if needed.
Trial experience is crucial in catastrophic injury claims. Your lawyer needs to be willing and able to advocate for you at trial if a settlement cannot be reached. Our team is made up of proven litigators who excel in the courtroom and have obtained millions of dollars for our clients.
As the premier personal injury law firm in Alabama, clients throughout the tri-state area trust our team to help them. They turn to us for our:
Victims of catastrophic accidents deserve justice. Morris, Andrews, Talmadge & Driggers, LLC fights to hold defendants accountable and get our clients full compensation for their injuries.
Most injury claims are based on negligence. To prove negligence, you need to satisfy each of the following elements:
Alabama is one of only a few states to use the pure contributory negligence system. This rule states that if the plaintiff is at fault to any degree, they are barred from recovering compensation.
Defendants and insurance companies will often try to argue that the plaintiff was at fault in an effort to escape liability. Knowledgeable personal injury attorneys in Alabama will anticipate this strategy and be ready to counter it.
Morris, Andrews, Talmadge & Driggers, LLC helps clients who have suffered a wide range of injuries. Determining whether an injury is catastrophic requires a detailed assessment of the harm you have suffered and the expected long-term consequences.
Common types of catastrophic injuries in the claims we handle include:
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when the brain is damaged due to a violent blow to the head or penetration of the skull. These injuries can occur in motor vehicle crashes, accidents on the job, falls, and other incidents.
Potential signs of a catastrophic TBI include:
Traumatic brain injuries can be life-threatening. Immediate medical attention is vital for diagnosing and treating brain bleeds, skull fractures, and other serious trauma.
Damage to the spinal cord may cause partial or total paralysis. It can also cause loss of sensation or feeling. At higher levels along the spinal cord (tetraplegia), injuries may impact breathing and cardiovascular functions.
The National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center summarizes the average lifetime costs associated with spinal cord injuries as follows:
These statistics do not include the loss of earnings from a spinal cord injury, nor do they include non-financial effects such as pain, inconvenience, embarrassment, etc. If your injury was caused by another’s negligence, you owe it to yourself to seek legal guidance as soon as possible.
A burn injury may be considered catastrophic if it affects multiple layers of skin and underlying tissue (third-degree burns). Burns across a wide area of the body may also be catastrophic, with burns involving 25% or more of the total body surface area considered severe for adults.
Burns can lead to extreme pain and significant scarring. They can also limit mobility and dexterity, which can permanently affect victims’ ability to work and live on their own.
The loss of a limb may occur in auto accidents, due to contact with machinery, or as a result of other traumatic incidents. If the injury to a limb is extreme or infection sets in, the limb may ultimately need to be amputated.
Prosthetic devices may restore some movement and functionality. However, people with amputation injuries often struggle with everyday tasks and work duties.
A proven catastrophic injury lawyer will have experience with a wide range of personal injury claims. Life-altering injuries can occur in a number of different circumstances, and the attorney you choose should be well-versed in the type of situation that caused you harm.
Claims handled by Morris, Andrews, Talmadge & Driggers, LLC that may result in catastrophic injuries include:
Morris, Andrews, Talmadge & Driggers, LLC is committed to achieving justice for our clients. We have extensive experience advocating for the victims of traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, severe burns, and loss of limbs.
We also support families whose loved ones do not survive catastrophic injuries. Our lawyers can help you pursue a wrongful death claim if your loved one tragically died due to the negligence of another.
Catastrophic injuries can lead to a lifetime of costs, as well as physical and emotional difficulties. Usually, the injury or injuries need to stabilize before the long-term and permanent costs can be accurately assessed.
Our catastrophic injury attorneys work with the foremost medical and financial experts to evaluate the costs and the damages you are due. Important considerations include:
Every case is different. Some people make miraculous recoveries from serious accidents, while others are left with considerable hardships. A catastrophic injury lawyer in Mobile, Alabama, can help you add up all the costs and seek the compensation you deserve.
Insurance companies don’t like making large payouts, so they are likely to fight serious injury claims. You need an attorney who is not intimidated by insurance company tactics and will fight to secure compensation for all past, present, and future costs.
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You need serious legal advocacy after a serious injury. This gives you and your family the best chance for achieving the result you deserve. With catastrophic injuries, it is critical to have an attorney who knows the long-lasting impact and the importance of securing the financial resources you will need for the rest of your life.
For a FREE consultation, call Morris, Andrews, Talmadge & Driggers, LLC at 844.654.6228 or reach out to us online today. Our Mobile catastrophic injury lawyers serve clients in Southwest Alabama and the rest of the state, as well as the neighboring states of Florida and Georgia.
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