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Catastrophic Injury Lawyer in Houston

Name: Catastrophic Injury
Brand: Stewart J. Guss Injury Lawyers
Rating: 4.8 (645 reviews)

Catastrophic injuries disrupt a victim’s life, affecting their career, family, and future. If an accident in Houston has caused you a devastating injury, seeking compensation is crucial. To understand catastrophic injury claims and determine your eligibility to file a lawsuit, contact a reliable law firm that will advocate for you and strive to maximize your compensation. Call Stewart J. Guss Injury Lawyers today at (281) 317-0883 for a free case review.

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Understanding Catastrophic Injuries

Accidents can lead to various injuries, but some are catastrophic, impacting a person's life. The distinction between minor and catastrophic injuries lies in their severity and long-term consequences. A catastrophic injury is a severe, life-altering condition that often arises from significant accidents, such as major motor vehicle collisions, truck crashes, and motorcycle accidents. These incidents involve heavier vehicles traveling at higher speeds, resulting in more forceful impacts and serious injuries that are often difficult or impossible to recover from.
Catastrophic injuries may include the following:

Loss of function or permanent disability
Need for ongoing care, accommodations, or assistance
Severe disfigurement and significant scarring
Long-term dependence on medications

Inability to work full-time
Use of assistive devices or prosthetics, such as walkers, wheelchairs, or canes
Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Spinal cord injury

Amputation
Paralysis
Severe burn injuries
Organ damage
Loss of sight or hearing

Among these, spinal cord injuries are among the most severe types of catastrophic injury, as they can lead to paralysis and require extensive long-term medical care and rehabilitation. Traumatic brain injuries can impact a victim's cognitive and emotional functioning, resulting in significant memory loss and other debilitating issues.

Common Causes of Catastrophic Injuries

Catastrophic injuries can result from various accidents. Some of the most common accidents that lead to such injuries include the following:

Boating accidents
Car accidents
Construction accidents
Defective pharmaceuticals
Product defects
Fires and explosions
Medical malpractice
Motorcycle accidents
Semi-truck collisions
Slip and fall accidents
Sports injuries
Swimming pool accidents
Worksite accidents

If you experience one of these accidents, working with a skilled Houston catastrophic injury lawyer can help you determine what happened and establish who was at fault. With our support, you can pursue compensation from all parties involved in your accident.

Expected Damages Following a Catastrophic Injury in Houston

If you suffer catastrophic injuries due to someone else’s negligence, you can pursue compensation for your damages. You can seek various types of compensation, including economic, non-economic, and punitive damages.

Economic damages represent actual, verifiable losses from the accident. Examples of potential economic damages include the following:

Medical expenses, encompassing past, current, and future costs (such as ambulance services, hospital stays, prescription medications, and surgeries)
Lost wages, covering past, present, and future income
Household services, which may include lawn care, child care, grocery shopping, and cleaning
At-home nursing care
Medical equipment expenses, like wheelchairs and crutches
Costs for home modifications
Damages to personal property
Additional out-of-pocket costs

Non-economic damages refer to subjective losses that can be harder to quantify. Possible non-economic damages involve compensation for the following:

Pain and suffering
Mental anguish
Loss of consortium
Loss of companionship
Disfigurement and scarring
Loss of a limb
Reduced quality of life

Punitive damages differ from other damages because they aim to punish defendants for harmful actions rather than compensate victims. Courts award punitive damages when they find a defendant’s conduct egregious, seeking to deter similar behavior in the future.

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Catastrophic Injury Damage Caps in Houston

In Houston, even though there are no damage caps in terms of compensatory damages, caps do exist for the following:

Medical malpractice cases
Government liability cases
Lawsuits involving punitive damages

An experienced Houston catastrophic injury attorney can help you determine how much compensation to seek in your case, avoid running into these damage caps, and pursue maximum compensation.

Trust Guss for Catastrophic Injury Accidents

At Stewart J. Guss Injury Lawyers, we fight for our clients to help them secure the compensation they deserve and deliver justice. With extensive experience handling catastrophic injury cases in Houston, we provide compassionate support alongside our expert legal services. Don't hesitate to trust Guss and contact us today for help.

Our Houston personal injury lawyers have fought for the rights of injured victims for over 30 years. If you suffered catastrophic injuries due to an accident in Houston, call us for a free consultation! You won’t pay us anything unless we win your case, as we operate on a contingency fee basis. We're here for you 24/7, so reach out now at (281) 317-0883 or click here to take the first step toward justice!

Testimonials

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Heka

Guss, has a phenomenal Team and has hired great staff that is very caring! They are not too pushy but provide you with the information to make an informed decision. They are also really resourceful! Some of the staff have had real experiences that happened to them and were also taken great care of which prompted them to begin working for such a great law firm. Thank you Guss and Associates.

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James

From start to finish, they were professional, attentive, and incredibly effective. I was thrilled with the results – they secured a settlement that was twice what I expected! Their expertise and dedication truly set them apart. I highly recommend Stewart J. Guss for anyone in need of top-notch legal representation.

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Ben

Mr. Stewart Guss is such a kind and caring attorney. In a world of attorneys that is very difficult to maneuver these days he stands out from the crowd not only for his expertise but for his integrity. Should you need a personal injury attorney to help you with a case do not hesitate; Run and get his help. You won’t regret it!!

I had the best experience with this firm. I have never gotten in an accident, so I didn’t know the process or what to expect at all.

Sabrina

I worked with Whitney and Kristen and they explained everything thoroughly from start to finish. They were always prompt in responding to any questions or concerns I had, and always kept me updated. My sister had also used them and I didn’t even know, but they said they liked working with them so that put me at ease. They honestly made a really great impression on me. And I would definite...

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Amanda

The law office of Stewart J Guss has very friendly staff, and is always accurate and reliable. They got me what I deserved and was fast and on point with the whole case. They keep you up-to-date with your case and return any calls you place to them in a timely manner. They answer your questions and concerns appropriately for all parties involved. I recommend Mr. Guss to anyone...

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Khanh

I made the right decision to choose Stewart J Guss law firm. Especially thanks to Ms Andrea Yoss and Whitzney. They were professional and communicative. Though it took time longer than expected but it was finally settled well. I highly recommended the law firm to anyone whom need help with auto accident cases!

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