Catastrophic Injury Attorneys in St. Louis

Having an attorney who is experienced with medical cases matters in catastrophic injury claims. Not only do we have professional consultants to help us identify the extent of your medical damages, but we can also respond to technical and complex arguments made by an insurance adjuster. Ask our team how our experience can improve your chances when it comes to receiving justice.

What Damages Could Be Recovered in a Catastrophic Injury Claim?

When it comes to catastrophic injuries, damages stretch much further than your current medical bills. Those may be large as well and are, of course, eligible for inclusion in your claim. Our attorneys can also sit down with you and medical consultants to help determine expenses such as:

• Lost wages
• Decrease in earning potential
• Expenses of future care
• Expenses of procuring/using accommodations
• Loss of quality of life

These are all things you can ask an insurer to pay. In a situation where your injury will affect the rest of your life, maximizing your compensation can allow you to find a way forward without feeling permanently financially pressured. We can help you determine how much you can ask for and negotiate on your behalf instead of accepting an insurance adjuster’s too-low offer.

How Do Catastrophic Injuries Occur?

Catastrophic injuries can occur as a result of many different types of accidents. In St. Louis, we are particularly familiar with catastrophic injuries that occur in the following:

• Motorcycle Accidents
• Truck Accidents
• Car Accidents
• More

No matter what type of accident you were in, if you have suffered serious and lasting damage, call us today to learn more about your legal rights and options for pursuing your claim.

How Our Catastrophic Injury Attorneys Help With Your Claim

After a life-changing injury, most people have never been through a serious legal claim before and are unsure where to start. Our team guides you through each step, from the first phone call to the resolution of your case, so you are not left guessing what comes next. We gather medical records, accident reports, and witness statements, and when needed we work with doctors and other professionals to explain how the injury will affect you over time. By building your case methodically, we put you in a stronger position when it is time to negotiate or present your story in court.

Because catastrophic injuries often involve significant future costs, we pay close attention to details that might be overlooked in a routine claim. That can include projecting the cost of future surgeries and therapies, evaluating how your injuries limit your ability to return to your previous job, and considering whether in-home assistance or long-term care might be needed. We also consider the impact of Missouri, Illinois, and Colorado laws on issues like damages, fault, and deadlines, and we make sure your claim is filed in the appropriate court, whether that is in St. Louis County, the City of St. Louis, or another nearby jurisdiction.

Insurers and defense attorneys tend to fight hard when the stakes are high, which is often the case in catastrophic injury matters. We prepare from the outset as if your case could go to trial, using our courtroom experience to shape how we collect evidence, interview witnesses, and present your losses. This approach allows us to speak confidently on your behalf in settlement discussions and, if necessary, to stand up for you in front of a judge and jury when a fair agreement cannot be reached.