Catastrophic Injury Lawyers in Greensboro
Injury caused by the negligence of others can range in severity from minor to severe, catastrophic, or fatal. Catastrophic injuries deserve more compensation because of their life-altering consequences. Our Greensboro personal injury attorneys are committed to holding responsible parties accountable and aggressively pursuing the maximum compensation available for catastrophic injury victims.
What Is a Catastrophic Injury?
From a legal viewpoint, catastrophic injuries are injuries that deserve a higher level of compensation than less severe wounds.
From a medical perspective, catastrophic injuries are a category that leave a victim:
- In need of special accommodations or lifelong care
- Severely disfigured, scarred, or deformed
- With permanent disability
- Incapable of continuing to earn money in a pre-injury profession
A catastrophic injury can also be defined as an extreme or particularly serious physical injury that has considerable impact on the victim and requires extensive medical treatment.
If you have sustained a catastrophic injury due to the negligent actions of another person or entity, call us at (336) 568-8779.
What Types of Injuries Are Considered Catastrophic?
An injury may be considered catastrophic if it happens suddenly and leaves the victim with life-altering, long-term consequences.
Examples of such injuries include:
- Spinal cord injury causing paraplegia or quadriplegia
- Amputation or loss of limb
- Birth injuries
- Loss of sight or hearing
- Traumatic brain injury
- Crush injuries
- Nerve damage
- Disfiguring facial injuries
- Neurological damage
- Severe burns
Why Are Damages Higher in Catastrophic Injury Cases?
Catastrophic injuries are high-stakes cases in which greater compensation may be awarded for losses suffered. Damages are higher because catastrophic injuries may require hospitalization, extensive medical treatment, multiple surgeries, and lifelong care. They may have life-altering consequences, impacting every aspect of a victim’s life, and cause tremendous pain and suffering, emotional trauma, and mental anguish.
What Compensation Is Available for Catastrophic Injuries?
Depending on the circumstances, compensatory damages in a catastrophic injury claim may include:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Loss of future income
- Costs of additional care
- Loss of household services
- Diminished quality of life
- Shortened lifespan
- Pain and suffering
In certain cases, courts may also award punitive damages, designed to punish the defendant for wrongdoing. Under North Carolina law, punitive damages are capped at three times the amount of compensatory damages or $250,000, whichever is higher.
Why Our Clients Choose Us
Lawyers You Can Rely on When You're Injured
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Committed to Taking Every Step Toward the Best Possible Outcome
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Nearly a Century of Combined Experience
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Boutique Law Firm with A Personal Approach to Every Case
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Outstanding Reputation in The Legal Community
Do You Need a Lawyer for a Catastrophic Injury Claim?
Insurance companies are in business for profit. Their goal is to minimize their payout or deny your claim altogether. They have teams of lawyers to fight against high-stakes, catastrophic injury claims. Product manufacturers, government agencies, and other responsible parties may also deny your claim. Your best chance of recovering the compensation you need and deserve is to have an experienced catastrophic injury attorney handling your case.
Our Greensboro personal injury attorneys at Comerford Chilson & Moser have extensive experience in catastrophic injury litigation. Our firm has successfully challenged large corporations and government entities in state and federal court. Our trial lawyers have been named among North Carolina Super Lawyers®, rated AV Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell®, and selected as Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers. We have the knowledge, skills, and resources to effectively pursue maximum compensation for catastrophic injuries.
If you or your loved one has suffered catastrophic injury because of someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing, you deserve to be fully compensated for the losses you have suffered. Call us at (336) 568-8779 and schedule a free consultation to find out how we can help.
Our Reputation
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"I feel so fortunate to have been represented by the attorneys and staff at Comerford Chilson & Moser"The attorneys and staff at Comerford Chilson & Moser are one top-notch organization. While it is unfortunate we met under these circumstances, I am forever grateful to their team and I plan to keep in touch with everyone at this amazing firm.- Chip L.
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"The Lawyers at Comerford, Chilson, & Moser Walked Us Through Every Aspect of The Case"When it was finally complete, they explained what we should expect going forward and continued to check on how we are doing — after more than 10 years. I can’t thank them enough for all they did and would highly recommend the firm...- Jeff Simon
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"I Had the Comfort of Knowing I Had the Very Best Law Team on My Side"Our case was multi-faceted, intricate, and very challenging, so having the best lawyers was top priority. I know I had the best, and I highly recommend The entire firm of Comerford, Chilson & Moser.- Denise J.
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"I Would Highly Recommend Him to My Family and Friends"During our first meeting, he assured me that he would take this anxiety and responsibility from me. Emotionally, I felt a deep sense of relief that stayed with me during the months he was working for me.- Roberta T.
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"I Cannot Speak Highly Enough of This Firm"I cannot speak highly enough of this firm. Comerford and Moser were extremely dedicated to the case and getting results. If you're looking for an amazing firm that actually cares about you, I recommend Comerford Chilson and Moser.- Braeden Barr
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"My Needs Were Met and My Family Is Taken Care Of"After being involved in an accident involving a semi, an attorney friend researched attorneys that specialize in the type of accident and injuries I had. Comerford, Chilson and Moser received the highest recommendation. We met and immediately felt at ease- Paul Taylor
