Catastrophic Injury
Catastrophic Injury
What is a Catastrophic Injury? 🤕
A catastrophic injury severely affects someone’s life long-term or permanently. These injuries include serious brain damage, spinal cord injuries, or other conditions that hinder independent living or work.
Negligence vs. Gross Negligence in Texas Law🚨
In Texas, if someone’s injury results from another’s negligence (not acting with reasonable care), the injured person can file a legal claim. Negligence occurs when someone fails to be careful, like causing a car accident while texting. Gross negligence is more severe. It involves recklessness and complete disregard for safety. Texas law allows punitive damages in these cases, which punish the responsible party for dangerous behavior.
Victims of negligence or gross negligence may seek compensation for:
– Medical expenses 🏥
– Lost wages and future income 💼
– Pain and suffering 😔
– Permanent disability or disfigurement
What Happens when someone dies from their Injuries?💔
- If a person dies from a catastrophic injury, their family can pursue two types of claims under Texas law:
Wrongful Death Claims: Family members, like spouses or children, can recover compensation for emotional and financial losses from their loved one’s death, including loss of companionship and support. - Survival Claims: This allows the family to claim what the victim would have sought if they had survived, covering medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering from the time of injury until death.
Both claims are vital for families seeking justice, making it essential to have an attorney who understands these laws.
As a Board-Certified Personal Injury Attorney in San Antonio, Texas, I have extensive experience with Texas Wrongful Death Claims and Texas Survival Claims. I can guide you through this difficult process and protect your family’s rights. If you or someone you know has faced a catastrophic injury or wrongful death, seek legal advice without delay. Contact me for a free consultation at [your number]. Act quickly, as time is limited to file these claims. Call 225-2828 today.