Norcross, GA Catastrophic Injury Attorney

Aggressive Lawyer Representing Victims of Catastrophic Injuries in Norcross, Georgia

After an accident resulting in injury, most people expect to make a full recovery and resume their lives as normal. Unfortunately, this is not the case for everyone. Some injuries are so profound that they can affect you for years to come, if not the rest of your life, referred to as catastrophic injuries.

At The Law Offices of John Morrison, we have recovered over $100 million in successful injury claims, highlighting our successes in complex, high-stakes cases. When you work with our firm, we will investigate the accident that caused your injury and seek appropriate payment for your present and future losses.

Examples of Catastrophic Injuries

A catastrophic injury can affect how a person works, moves, speaks, thinks, or lives for years to come. In the worst cases, it leaves the victim permanently disabled and dependent on others for daily care. These injuries often lead to major medical bills, long hospital stays, surgeries, rehabilitation, and lost income. They can also place a heavy emotional strain on the injured person and his or her family.

Examples of catastrophic injuries include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, severe burns, internal organ damage, multiple fractures, and permanent nerve damage. A serious brain injury can affect memory, mood, concentration, and speech. A spinal cord injury may lead to partial or complete paralysis. Severe burns can require skin grafts, cause infection, and leave lasting scars. An amputation can change nearly every part of a person's life, from work to personal independence.

When a catastrophic injury was caused by another party's carelessness, the injured person has the right to seek compensation. A legal claim can address not only current losses, but also the future costs of treatment, care, and reduced earning ability.

Types of Accidents We Can Investigate

Catastrophic injuries can happen in many different kinds of accidents. Our firm can investigate how the injury happened, who was responsible, and what evidence is needed to support your claim.

We can investigate motor vehicle crashes involving cars, commercial trucks, motorcycles, and pedestrians. These wrecks often happen as a result of speeding, distracted driving, drunk driving, or failure to yield.

We also handle claims involving dangerous property conditions, including slip-and-falls, falling objects, poor security, and unsafe walkways. In other cases, a catastrophic injury may happen at a construction site, in a workplace incident, or because of defective equipment or machinery.

Every case is different. The sooner an attorney begins investigating, the better the chance of preserving important evidence.

How Do You Prove Fault for a Catastrophic Injury in Georgia?

To recover compensation in a catastrophic injury claim, you generally need to prove that another party was at fault. This means showing that the other party had a duty to act with reasonable care, failed to meet that duty, and caused your injury as a result. You also need to show the extent of the harm you suffered.

In Georgia, presenting a claim with strong evidence is critical. Insurance companies do not simply accept a claim because an injury is severe. They may argue that the victim was partly responsible or that the injuries were not as serious as claimed. Our firm can utilize photos, records, video footage, physical evidence, and testimony from doctors or accident reconstruction analysis to build your case.

Georgia also follows a modified comparative negligence rule. If you are found partly at fault, your total claim can be reduced by your percentage of fault. If you are found to be 50 percent or more at fault, you may be denied payment outright. That makes it especially important to work with a lawyer who can push back against unfair blame.

Contact a Norcross, GA Catastrophic Injury Lawyer Today

A catastrophic injury can change your life in an instant. At The Law Offices of John Morrison, we are committed to helping injured clients pursue the full compensation they need after a devastating accident. Call 770-951-8900 or contact our Norcross, Georgia catastrophic injury attorney to schedule a free consultation.