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Frederick, Maryland Catastrophic Injury Lawyer

When a person’s negligence causes a catastrophic injury, the physical pain and suffering, emotional trauma, and the financial hardships that follow can seem insurmountable. Accident victims have the legal right to seek compensation for the harm that they suffered and to hold the negligent person accountable for their actions.

 

By filing a personal injury claim, the injury victim can recover compensation from the at-fault party. Understanding your rights, the steps involved in filing a claim, and what to expect during the legal process are important. Our Frederick catastrophic injury attorneys are dedicated to fighting on your behalf to recover fair compensation for your injuries.

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Catastrophic Injuries in Frederick

Catastrophic injuries are injuries that result in permanent functional disability, and serious injuries that result in temporary functional disability with a full recovery.

$77

MILLION

Wrongful Death Settlement

$20

MILLION

Brain Injury
Verdict

$19.5

MILLION

Wrongful Death Verdict

$16

MILLION

Premises Liability Settlement

$15.2

MILLION

Wrongful Death Settlement

$15.2​

MILLION

Wrongful Death Verdict

$15

MILLION

Medical Malpractice Settlement

$14

MILLION

Personal Injury Settlement

$14

MILLION

Car Accident Settlement

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Types of life-altering injuries: Brain trauma, spinal cord damage, severe burns.

Long-term medical implications and lifestyle changes: Catastrophic injuries may cause permanent or temporary loss of mobility, muscle atrophy, and chronic pain and may require ongoing medical care.

Impact on victim’s ability to work and perform daily activities: Paralysis and loss of mobility may require the use of a wheelchair and result in the ability to perform the tasks necessary for daily independent living.

Speak with our experienced Frederick injury attorneys to understand if your injury qualifies for maximum compensation.

Common Causes of Catastrophic Injuries

Catastrophic injuries often result from:

 

  • Motor vehicle accidents: car accidents are a leading cause of catastrophic injuries
  • Construction site incidents: falls, falling objects, machinery accidents, explosions, and electrocution
  • Medical malpractice: medical errors, surgical errors, improper medical diagnosis, failure to properly diagnose a health condition
  • Premises liability accidents: when a property owner is negligent and fails to maintain safe conditions, and someone is injured as a result.
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Compensation Available for Frederick Catastrophic Injury Victims

Frederick catastrophic injury victims may recover compensation for their losses, including both financial hardships and non-economic damages:

  • Medical expenses and ongoing care costs: Compensation for medical bills and rehabilitation costs
  • Lost wages and diminished earning capacity: Severe injuries may cause injured individuals to be unable to work, resulting in lost wages and a reduced earning capacity
  • Pain and suffering: These are non-economic damages such as emotional distress, emotional trauma, and loss of companionship
  • Home modifications and adaptive equipment: Cost of a wheelchair, stairlift, ramp, communication aids, and equipment to make the home safe

Let our attorneys calculate the full value of your catastrophic injury claim – schedule a free consultation today.

Proving Liability in Your Catastrophic Injury Case

Proving liability is required in all personal injury claims, including catastrophic injury cases. Steps involved in proving fault include the following:

 

  • Gathering evidence and expert testimony: Conducting an investigation into the accident, seeking experts to testify, obtaining medical records, documenting losses sustained
  • Establishing negligence: Providing evidence of a person’s negligence through their reckless actions or their failure to take steps to ensure another person’s safety
  • Dealing with insurance companies: Working with the insurance company through the claims process to provide evidence, negotiate a fair settlement, and recover compensation
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Maryland Laws Affecting Your Catastrophic Injury Claim

Several Maryland laws that affect your catastrophic injury claim include:

  • Statute of limitations for filing: This is the legal time limit for filing a personal injury claim. In Maryland, the statute of limitations is three years from the date of the injury
  • Contributory negligence rules: Under Maryland’s contributory negligence rules, if it is determined that you are partly at fault for the accident, you may not recover any compensation for your losses, but there are exceptions
  • Damage caps and exceptions: In Maryland, the cap on non economic damages for a catastrophic injury is $950,000. Under Maryland’s “last clear chance” doctrine, there is an exception to the contributory negligence laws: if a defendant had the last clear chance to avoid causing harm to the plaintiff, then the plaintiff may recover compensation

Don’t let legal deadlines affect your right to compensation – contact our Frederick injury lawyers immediately.

The Legal Process for Catastrophic Injury Claims in Frederick

The legal process for filing catastrophic injury claims in Frederick involves several steps; it is important to have a knowledgeable personal injury attorney by your side throughout the legal process.

 

  • Initial case evaluation: Schedule an initial consultation with a Frederick personal injury attorney for an evaluation of the merits of your personal injury claim and whether there is enough evidence to recover compensation from the at-fault party, and a review of your legal options
  • Investigation and documentation: A knowledgeable personal injury attorney will investigate the evidence in your case, including police reports, medical bills, and evidence of serious injuries, and determine whether there is contributory negligence before filing a personal injury claim to recover economic and non economic damages
  • Settlement negotiations: Your personal injury attorney will negotiate on your behalf with the insurance company to obtain fair compensation for your losses
  • Trial preparation if needed: If a settlement is not reached, your catastrophic injury attorney will prepare your case for trial, including documenting evidence of serious injuries and securing expert witness statements

Start your journey toward justice – call Regan Zambri Long for a free, no-obligation case review.

Why Choose Regan Zambri Long for Your Catastrophic Injury Case in Frederick

The personal injury law firm of Regan Zambri Long has a successful track record handling complex personal injury claims, skillfully negotiating with insurance companies, and securing damages for the injured party. Our Frederick personal injury attorneys fight tirelessly for accident victims who have suffered severe injuries due to the reckless actions of a negligent person.

 

  • Track record of successful settlements: Personal injury attorneys at Regan Zambri Long have helped accident victims recover millions of dollars in compensation. Some of our team’s successful settlements for injured clients include a $77 million settlement for families who suffered catastrophic injuries and deaths and a $10 million verdict in a federal court case involving catastrophic injury
  • Experience with complex injury cases: Our personal injury lawyers have the skills and experience to successfully handle catastrophic injury cases that result from car accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, or other accidents caused by a person’s actions
  • Resources to handle long-term litigation: The law firm of Regan Zambri Long, PLLC has the financial resources to handle long-term litigation. Our Frederick personal injury attorneys are by your side every step of the way throughout the claims process, protecting your legal rights and providing aggressive legal representation for accident victims
  • Local knowledge of Frederick courts and procedures: Our injury lawyers share more than 100 years of experience handling personal injury cases in Maryland courts.

Partner with a law firm that has the experience and resources to handle your catastrophic injury case – contact us now.

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