Encino Catastrophic Injuries Lawyer

Because of their severity, catastrophic injuries often require extensive medical treatment, ongoing care, and rehabilitation. Victims may lose the ability to work, engage in daily activities, or maintain relationships as they once did. 

They may require in-home personal assistance or care, renovations to their homes or vehicles to accommodate permanent disabilities, and lifelong medical equipment. 

Law Offices of Colleen O'Hara handles claims and lawsuits for catastrophic injuries such as the following:

• Traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Severe damage to the brain can result in cognitive impairments, memory loss, personality changes, and the loss of basic motor skills.
• Spinal cord injuries. Spinal injuries often lead to partial or complete paralysis, drastically altering the victim’s mobility and independence.
• Severe burns. Extensive burns can cause permanent scarring and disfigurement, as well as complications like infections or organ failure.
• Amputations. Losing a limb can severely impair a person’s ability to work or complete daily tasks, often requiring ongoing therapy and prosthetics.
• Organ damage. Damage to vital organs, such as the heart, lungs, or kidneys, can result in long-term medical complications and impact life expectancy.
• Blindness. Vision loss can stem from head trauma, chemical exposure, or medical errors, profoundly impacting one’s ability to perform daily tasks, maintain employment, and interact with the environment.
• Deafness. Permanent hearing loss can lead to isolation and communication barriers, drastically altering personal and professional relationships. 

Personal injury claims involving catastrophic injuries commonly arise from traffic accidents involving cars, trucks, motorcycles, and pedestrians, as well as from violent criminal attacks and hazardous property conditions, such as those that lead to slip and fall incidents.