Because of the extreme impact of catastrophic injury cases on a person’s life, these are not the sort of legal matters that can be approached haphazardly without the aid of experienced legal counsel. There is far too much at stake. Consider, for example, the estimated cost of care for a person with a spinal cord injury (per the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation) is about $1.2 million to $5 million, depending on the age, onset, and location of the injury.
Defendants and insurance companies have a much more vested interest in fighting these high-value claims than typical injury claims. Often, the amount of damages (how much will be paid) is as fiercely contested - if not more - as the question of liability itself (the legal responsibility to pay). It is important that victims work with a legal firm that understands how to engage in successful negotiations with defendant corporations, property owners, and insurers, and what evidence will be needed to prevail at trial, if necessary. The Atlanta catastrophic injury attorneys at Apolinsky and Associates are here to help support you by reviewing your case.