Seeking justice for catastrophic injuries requires demanding fair and full financial compensation for all of your losses from the at-fault party or parties. The value of your case will depend on the circumstances, but injury severity is counted among the determining factors when settlements are calculated. In general, injuries that are serious to catastrophic are worth more in financial compensation than minor injuries, to pay for a lifetime of costs and losses.
In Colorado, the financial damages available are organized into three different categories:
Economic. Economic damages cover all of the financial losses connected to the accident. These can include medical bills, out-of-pocket costs, specialists, treatments, surgeries, counseling, medications, medical devices, property repairs, lost wages, and other financial effects.
Noneconomic. These damages pay for the intangible losses connected to catastrophic injuries, such as mental and emotional harm, psychological damage, permanent disability, lost enjoyment of life, loss of consortium., and grief.
Punitive. Some catastrophic injury cases involve punitive or exemplary damages, which are awarded to punish a defendant for gross negligence or malicious intent to harm a victim. These damages are not awarded often, however.
You can trust your lawyer in Lakewood to fight for maximum compensation for all of your past and future damages connected to catastrophic injuries. While no dollar amount is enough to make up for an injury that has significantly or permanently impacted your life, a lawyer can negotiate for the best possible case results on your behalf. Obtaining just compensation can allow your family to pay for necessary care and move forward with less financial stress.