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At Roberts & Harris PC, our personal injury lawyers in Raleigh know that none of our North Carolina residents ever plan to be involved in a vehicle collision when they leave their homes.
Unfortunately, traffic crashes happen all too often in the Tarheel State, including the over 285,000 accidents that occurred last year, according to the annual North Carolina Traffic Crash Facts published by the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles.
While it is true that some of the reported crashes were fender benders that left our residents shaken and bruised, others were severe, causing significant harm, catastrophic injuries, and fatalities.
Our personal injury attorneys in Raleigh help each of our clients outline how their injuries have affected their day-to-day activities and overall quality of life, so they can pursue the financial compensation necessary to adjust to their new normal after a permanent injury changes the way they work, move, and live.
What is Considered a Catastrophic Injury
A catastrophic injury is typically classified as causing permanent harm to the person who is hurt.
Some of the most common types of catastrophic injuries may include, but are not limited to:
- Loss of Senses, including Vision or Hearing
- Severe Burns, Scarring, or Disfigurement
- Damage to Internal Organs
- Neck Injuries
- Paralysis
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Amputations
Catastrophic injuries require long-term medical care, which may last a lifetime, extended time away from work — or the inability to return to work — and overall lifestyle adjustments that are difficult to quantify without an experienced Raleigh personal injury lawyer by your side.
You do not have to face the negligent driver, their insurance company, or your ongoing medical and personal needs alone. Contact us now to learn how we can help you pursue the financial outcome you deserve to take back control of your life.
What Types of Accidents Cause Catastrophic Injuries in North Carolina?
Since everyone’s physical makeup responds differently to an accident, it is impossible to say that one type of collision may be more injurious than another.
However, some of the most common types of incidents that can lead to catastrophic injuries may include, but are not limited to:
- Assaults
- Auto Accidents
- Bicycle Accidents
- Dog Bites & Attacks
- Medical Malpractice
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Truck Accidents
If you or someone you love has suffered a catastrophic injury caused by negligence, contact our dedicated personal injury lawyers in Raleigh, North Carolina today at Roberts & Harris PC by calling (919) 249-5006 or online to learn more about how to pursue results with legal fees starting at just 25%.
If we do not produce a positive outcome for your case, you do not pay our legal fees.