Philadelphia, PA Serious Injury Lawyer

You will often hear serious injuries referred to as “catastrophic injuries.” Any injury that prevents a person from being able to conduct their lives as they were able to before the incident occurred can be considered catastrophic. Serious injuries can lead to temporary or permanent disabilities for victims, and they can also cause significant scarring and disfigurement.

Some of the most common types of serious injuries that the lawyers at Solomon, Sherman, Gabay, Briskin & Sherman help clients with include the following:

• Spinal cord trauma with paralysis
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Loss or damage to bodily organs
• Amputations or dismemberment
• Broken or dislocated bones
• Any injuries that inhibit a person’s activities
• Birth injuries or the loss of a fetus
• Severe burns
• Serious lacerations

Vehicle Accidents: According to data available from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, we can see that there were approximately 4,500 total vehicle accident injuries across the Commonwealth that were deemed “serious” during the latest reporting year. Additionally, we know that accidents involving motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians often result in catastrophic injuries.

Medical Errors: Researchers from Johns Hopkins say that medical mistakes are responsible for approximately 250,000 fatalities each year in this country. Some of the most common medical mistakes that occur in this area include patient misdiagnosis, delayed treatment, infections, surgical errors, medication mistakes, birth injuries, and more.

Slip And Fall Incidents and Premises Issues: All property owners in Philadelphia have a duty to ensure the safety of their premises. Failing to regularly inspect and maintain a property can lead to hazards arising that can cause serious injuries to guests.

Workplace Incidents: When we look at information from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), we can see that there were approximately 2.8 million non-fatal workplace injuries or illnesses during the latest year of data available. Workplace injuries can occur in any industry, but perhaps the most dangerous include construction, transportation, manufacturing, and warehousing.

Defective Products: Defective products affect consumers in and around the Philadelphia area on a daily basis. Products can become defective due to a design flaw, a manufacturing error, or an advertising issue. Negligent companies and manufacturers must be held accountable if consumers are injured due to defective products.

This is certainly not an all-inclusive list of the ways that serious injuries can occur in the Philadelphia area, and we strongly suggest that you work with a skilled catastrophic injury lawyer to help determine the best steps forward for your case.

If you have sustained a serious injury caused by the careless or negligent actions of someone else, there are various steps you can take to help ensure that you receive the compensation you need. Some of these steps begin immediately after the injury occurs, while others take place over the days and weeks following the incident:

• Medical care: The first thing that any injury victim needs to do is seek medical care as soon as possible. Seeking medical care ensures the well-being of the injury victim and also establishes a solid link between the injury and the incident.
• Reporting the incident: An injury needs to be reported to the appropriate authorities. This would be different depending on the nature of the incident. For vehicle accidents, this includes calling 911 so police can investigate. For work injuries, employers must be alerted.
• Gathering evidence: For serious injuries, it is unlikely that the victim will be able to gather any evidence at the scene of the incident. However, others involved or in the vicinity can take pictures of the aftermath, get the names and contact information of eyewitnesses, and sure that proper accident reports are filed.

Even after the initial incident is over, it is crucial for injury victims to take other steps if they want to make sure they receive full compensation. This includes:

• Contacting a lawyer: A skilled Philadelphia serious injury lawyer will be able to get involved early and help obtain all of the evidence needed to prove viability. A lawyer can handle every aspect of these claims, including negotiating with aggressive insurance carriers or preparing the case for trial.
• Continuing all medical care: Injury victims must continue all medical treatment required in order for them to make a full recovery. Discontinuing medical care at any point could result in complications when working to secure full compensation.

There is no set amount of compensation available to victims of severe injuries in or around the Philadelphia area. When our lawyers are examining the facts of these cases, there are various factors taken into account when determining how much compensation to seek. Some of these factors include:

• The severity of the injury
• Whether there is any shared fault
• Whether the victim had to miss any work
• The level of the victim’s pain and suffering
• …and more

The goal of our serious injury lawyers in Philadelphia is to help clients recover the compensation they need to make as full of a recovery as possible. This can include coverage of:

• All medical bills related to the injury
• Lost income if a victim cannot work
• General household out-of-pocket expenses
• Property damage expenses (if applicable)
• Pain and suffering damages
• Loss of enjoyment of life damages

Victims in Philadelphia need to be aware that there is a limited amount of time for them to file their claims in civil court. The Pennsylvania personal injury statute of limitations is two years from the date an injury occurs. If the victim fails to file their lawsuit within this timeframe, they could lose the ability to recover any compensation for their losses.

If you or somebody you love has sustained a serious injury caused by the careless or negligent actions of another party in Philadelphia, let the team at Solomon, Sherman, Gabay, Briskin & Sherman get to work on your case today. Our lawyers have tremendous resources that we can use to fully investigate your injury claim and help secure the compensation you are entitled to. When you need a Philadelphia serious injury lawyer, you can contact us for a free consultation of your case by clicking here or calling 215-665-1100.