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Dallas Catastrophic Injury Attorneys

Did you sustain catastrophic injuries in an accident that was someone else's fault? The injury lawyers at Dunn Sheehan in Dallas can help you. 

Personal injury attorneys help victims by filing and handling injury claims on their behalf. A personal injury claim is a legal action that allows claimants to get compensation when another's negligent actions hurt them. Injury victims can get damages for their physical, psychological, and emotional trauma through such legal claims.

The amount of financial compensation an injured person will get in a personal injury claim depends on many factors. One of them includes the severity of their injuries. Usually, victims with the most severe injuries (or catastrophic injuries) get the most compensation. However, getting maximum compensation in such cases will also depend on the quality of your legal team.

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Catastrophic Injury Practice Areas

  • Burn Injuries

    Experienced and compassionate burn injury lawyers with a proven track record.

  • Commercial Vehicle Accidents

    Experienced accident lawyers with the experience and legal knowledge to get you the maximum compensation.

  • Oil Field & Oil Rig Accidents

    Dedicated team of oilfield injury lawyers who are not afraid to take big oil and gas companies to court.

  • Plant Explosion Injuries

    Gross negligence on part of a facility management team, lack of inspection, and inadequate safety protocols.

  • Traumatic Brain Injuries

    Extensive experience in helping brain injury victims get the fair compensation they deserve for their injuries

  • Trucking Accidents

    Our lawyers have the experience and legal knowledge to help truck accident victims get the maximum compensation.

What Are Catastrophic Injuries?

The injuries you may suffer in an accident may be mild, moderate, or severe. Mild injuries are typically not life-threatening and may not even require hospitalization. These injuries produce minimal symptoms and can sometimes heal on their own.

Catastrophic injuries refer to severe injuries with long-term or permanent consequences. They also include life-threatening health complications. Catastrophic injuries create a long-term life-altering and traumatic experience for injury victims.

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Will I Get Fair Compensation for a Catastrophic Injury in Dallas?

Texas uses the modified comparative negligence rule in awarding compensation to injured persons. That means that compensatory damages would depend on your degree of fault. However, if your degree of fault is above 50%, you wouldn't get any compensation for your injuries.

The damages you'll receive in your accident claims will usually include the following:

Economic Damages

Economic damages compensate for the financial losses you suffered due to your catastrophic injuries. They include medical care costs, property damage expenses, lost wages, etc. In a wrongful death claim, they will include funeral costs.

Non-Economic Damages

Non-economic damages cover compensation for the intangible costs of your injury. They include loss of consortium, loss of enjoyment, mental anguish, pain, suffering, etc.

Punitive Damages

Punitive damages are also called exemplary damages. This type of compensation punishes the at-fault party instead of reimbursing the claimant for the injuries they suffered.

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Why Do I Need Catastrophic Injury Lawyers in Dallas, Texas?

Whether you're pursuing an insurance claim or a personal injury lawsuit, you need a formidable legal team by your side. Experienced injury attorneys can help your case in the following ways:

Gathering Convincing Evidence

A significant aspect of a catastrophic injury claim is proving every allegation you make through various pieces of evidence. Those critical pieces of evidence may include police reports, medical records, accident scene pictures, videos, etc. It may also involve carrying out extensive investigations and calling expert witnesses.

An experienced attorney knows how to make the evidence at their disposal work for you. They'll string the critical pieces of evidence together and remove unnecessary ones to build a solid case.

Legal Advice

Surviving an unexpected accident can leave you confused and overwhelmed. Even when you're sure that you want to pursue legal action, you may not know how to go about it. A catastrophic injury lawyer will help you avoid trial and error situations. They'll provide you with the necessary legal advice you need to move forward with your claims.

Negotiating Fair Settlement With Insurance Adjusters

If the at-fault party in your case has the requisite insurance coverage, you'll have to file a claim with their insurance carrier. Filing an insurance claim is one of the most challenging aspects of any personal injury case. Insurance companies will typically settle your claims only after they've put up a long fight.

Sometimes, the insurance companies will use dubious tactics to discourage you from insisting on a meaningful settlement. Fortunately, an experienced attorney understands how to deal with such situations. When dealing with insurance companies, you'll only make matters worse for yourself if you don't hire legal professionals.

Legal Compliance

Texas' personal injury laws regulate the obligations, rights, and duties of all the parties to a claim or lawsuit. The law also governs the time limits within which claimants must file a lawsuit. Such time restrictions are called "the statute of limitations."

As a claimant with little or no legal knowledge, you wouldn't know how to comply with all the applicable rules. However, with help from your Dallas catastrophic accident lawyer, you wouldn't have to worry about those.

Legal Representation in Lawsuits

Experienced injury attorneys with extensive litigation experience also make competent trial lawyers. They will come in handy when you need to file an injury lawsuit in court. Your lawyer can file your court case and fight for maximum compensation on your behalf in a courtroom.

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Speak With a Dallas Injury Lawyer Today

If you or your loved one sustained catastrophic injuries due to someone's negligence, you need legal counsel immediately. Adequate financial compensation for your injuries can provide some relief in this difficult time.

By hiring an experienced accident lawyer, you're giving yourself enough time to recuperate while also pursuing your claims. Your accident attorney can also provide you with the emotional support you need to heal nicely.

Our entire team of personal injury lawyers at our law firm is compassionate and competent. With our extensive experience in personal injury law, we can assure you of the best legal services in Dallas. We'll evaluate your case and give you top-notch legal advice necessary for your claim's success. Start legal action against the liable parties in your case by contacting our law office today.

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