San Jose Catastrophic Injury Attorney

Catastrophic Injury Claims and Litigation

At the AV-rated San Jose law firm of Shea & Shea, our attorneys concentrate on the proof and recovery of damages in cases involving permanent or catastrophic injuries such as brain damage, paralysis, amputation, and severe burns. To learn more about our approach to client service in the worst accident cases, contact an experienced San Jose personal injury lawyer at our firm.

We work closely with each of our clients and their families in order to ensure that we are providing the best possible service to you. We assign a case management nurse to your case to help minimize the burdens of litigation and smooth the logistical hurdles that many accident victims encounter with respect to medical appointments, insurance claims, and coordination of care. In many instances, we are able to help resolve problems concerning diagnostic tests or rehabilitative therapies that your health care insurer will not cover.

In all catastrophic injury cases, we carefully select and assemble a multidisciplinary team of medical, rehabilitative, and life care planning experts, whose experience and credentials match your specific situation. These professionals are not only indispensable to the proof of your damage claims, but they can also be helpful in promoting your physical recovery, and in helping your family adapt to the difficult realities of an uncertain prognosis or a permanent disability. The following are examples of the kinds of catastrophic injury cases we handle on behalf of our clients:

Severe and Moderate Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injury cases can result in anything from dizziness, memory loss, loss of consciousness, or even death. Extensive medical treatment may be necessary if you have suffered from this type of injury. Read more on severe and moderate brain injury.

Mild TBI
Mild traumatic brain injuries may result in serious consequences, despite its name. Injuries of this kind could result from traffic accidents or other severe accidents. Read more on mild TBI.

Acquired Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injuries result from force to the head, while acquired brain injuries result from illness, toxic exposure, or lack of oxygen to the brain. Causes include: strikes, asphyxiation, and medical negligence. Read more on acquired brain injury.

Closed Head Injuries
Closed head trauma is any head injury that does not include penetration or a fracture to the skull. If you sustained this type of injury from a workplace accident or a traffic collision, we could help stand up for your rights. Read more on closed head injuries.

Spinal Cord Injuries
If you were injured in a construction site accident, traffic collision, or workplace accident, you could have suffered from a spinal cord injuries. This type of injury can lead extensive medical treatment as well as long-term disability. Read more on spinal cord injuries.

Neck and Back Injuries
The back and neck are made up of numerous muscles and are therefore very fragile. If you were injured in a fall or accident, neck and back trauma can result in lost wages and steep medical bills. Read more on neck and back injuries.

Post-Concussion Disorder
Post-concussion disorder describes numerous symptoms that appear after a brain concussion. These could include sleeplessness, hearing loss, memory problems, and more. Read more on post-concussion disorder.

Coma
After an accident, one possible injury is coma. The brain injury that led to the coma includes accident, drowning, and blunt force trauma. Read more on coma.

Burn Injuries
Electrocutions and explosions can lead to burn injuries. Besides extensive medical treatment, victims can suffer from constant discomfort, itching, hypersensitivity, scarring, and disfigurement. Read more on burn injuries.

Wrongful Death
If you lost a loved one because of the negligence or carelessness of another, the guilty party should be held responsible for their actions. Although this will in no way make up for the loss of your friend or family member, it could prevent it from happening again. Read more on wrongful death.

Pediatric Injuries
Nothing is more heartbreaking than watching your child suffer. If your child was injured because of the negligence or recklessness of another, you could have a case. Read more on pediatric injuries.

Birth Injuries
Birth injuries include: cerebral palsy, forceps injuries, brain injuries, and infections. If your baby was injured because of the negligence of a medical professional, you could be entitled to compensation for your pain and suffering. Read more on birth injuries.

Why hire a San Jose catastrophic injury lawyer?

The main legal challenges in most catastrophic injury cases are to make a persuasive and comprehensive presentation of your injuries by using solid evidence supported by highly credible expert opinion, while identifying responsible defendants whose resources or insurance will be sufficient to meet your documented damages. Our past success in the most severe injury cases allows us to commit substantial investigative, professional, and forensic resources to the proof of your damages claims. We only recover our expenses when we collect damages on your behalf.

To learn more about our ability to represent your interests effectively in a catastrophic or fatal accident claim, contact a San Jose personal injury lawyer at Shea & Shea.