Bridgeport Catastrophic Injury Lawyer

A “catastrophic” personal injury results in permanent harm, such as disfigurement, disability, or diminished enjoyment of life. If you or a family member recently sustained this level of harm due to another party’s actions, the Bridgeport catastrophic injury lawyers at Bartlett Grippe can help you hold them accountable.

Compassionate Legal Counsel in Bridgeport, CT

The attorneys at Bartlett Grippe have the skill and experience required to resolve the most difficult personal injury cases. Most victims of personal injuries are able to eventually recover, but some are not so fortunate. When a personal injury has permanently reduced your ability to work and/or live independently, you need an attorney you can trust to help you maximize your recovery.

Our team can provide many important legal services on your behalf, including:

Securing the evidence you need to establish fault for your injury. You must prove fault before you can recover compensation for your damages.

Helping you file an insurance claim. You may have grounds to file an insurance claim depending on how your injury happened. If so, you can trust us to ensure you receive a fair settlement offer.

Building your personal injury case. You will need to prove fault for your injury and show the full extent of your damages. We can help you resolve your case privately through settlement negotiations with the defendant or represent you in litigation.

Enhancing your total compensation. We know how to uncover all available channels of compensation after your injury. Our goal for every client is maximum compensation.

Providing compassionate wrongful death counsel. If your family member did not survive a catastrophic injury, we will help you pursue accountability with a wrongful death claim.

Ultimately, any personal injury case can present complex challenges that you will not be able to overcome on your own. A catastrophic injury is likely to impact your life and the lives of your family in many ways. With our help you can feel more confident about your case and have a greater chance of maximizing your compensation.

Proving Liability for a Catastrophic Injury in Bridgeport

It’s possible for a catastrophic injury to happen from motor vehicle accidents, dog attacks, slip and fall accidents, incidents of medical malpractice, and many other possible causes. The first step in your case is proving liability. You must identify the party who caused your injury and prove how they caused it before you can secure compensation.

Once fault is established, your Bridgeport catastrophic injury lawyer can help you determine your recovery options. For example, if you were hurt in a car accident you likely have grounds to file an auto insurance claim. This can be a valuable initial source of compensation but may not fully cover your damages.

Building Your Personal Injury Case

The goal of a personal injury case is for an injured plaintiff to obtain compensation from the defendant. They have the right to seek full repayment of any direct financial losses they suffered as well as noneconomic damages. The damages you may be able to seek in your catastrophic injury case can include:

Medical expenses. The defendant is liable for the cost of all the medical care you need to recover. This could include ongoing treatment costs if you suffered permanent harm that will require ongoing care.

Lost wages. You may not be able to work anymore due to your injury. Your attorney can help you recover compensation for your lost future earning capacity.

Property damage. If the defendant damaged or destroyed your property with their actions, you can recover these losses as part of your personal injury case.

Pain and suffering. You have the right to seek compensation for the physical pain and emotional distress you suffered because of the defendant’s actions. Bartlett Grippe will seek to maximize this aspect of your case award.

Some of the most common catastrophic injuries include spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain damage, damage to internal organs, and severe burns. Any of these injuries have the potential to present lifelong complications. Some victims may be unable to return to their previous jobs or work at all. Some will struggle with severe physical complications as well as psychological distress.

It’s natural to worry about how you could recover from a life-changing injury. Bartlett Grippe approach every catastrophic injury case we accept with the goal of helping our client recover as fully as possible. Your case may be worth more than you initially expected. The right attorney can help you uncover every channel of compensation available to you and resolve your case quickly.

Filing a Wrongful Death Suit

While many catastrophic injuries result in  permanent harm, some are unfortunately fatal. If your family member did not survive their catastrophic injury, this can form the basis for a wrongful death suit.

Bartlett Grippe have years of experience handling wrongful death cases for clients in the Bridgeport area. We will explain the steps you will need to take to file your case and the damages you can seek from the defendant. Your case may yield compensation for funeral and burial expenses, lost financial support, and compensation for your mental anguish.

Find Your Bridgeport Catastrophic Injury Lawyer Today

You have limited time to file a personal injury case in Bridgeport. It may take longer than you expect to gather the evidence you need to prove fault, so you need to start working on your case right away. Your damages are likely to compound into a very difficult financial situation for you and your family if you delay in building your case.

There is no need to worry about the cost of hiring an attorney when you choose our firm to represent you. Bartlett Grippe only charge our client a fee after we have won their case. There are no upfront attorneys’ fees and there is no risk of paying more for representation than you win for your damages.

We are confident we can guide you to a positive outcome and maximum recovery. Contact us today and schedule your free consultation with an experienced Bridgeport catastrophic injury lawyer you can trust.