Severe Injuries Lawyer in Alabama

After a catastrophic or severe injury, a victim or their loved ones can become weighed down by the vast quantity of new challenges that they’ll face. Among the unknowns that continue to pile up are medical expenses, loss of income, rehabilitation challenges, and any newly acquired limitations.

At Hawk Legal, we represent clients throughout the Mobile area who have been seriously injured through no fault of their own. Many of our clients are facing a lifetime of living with permanent impairment, in addition to physical, emotional, and financial challenges.

If you or a loved one have been the victims of one of these tragic accidents, don’t wait another minute. Contact our office now to schedule a free consultation to discuss the potential for a catastrophic injury lawsuit. If you were not at fault in the accident, this is not only compensation you deserve but also the financial security you need.

What is Considered a Severe Injury?

Serious or catastrophic injuries can occur in just about any circumstance. They can happen while you’re walking down the street, driving on the road, doing your job, or working in the kitchen. Severe injuries can include the following:

• Neck or spinal cord injuries. An injury to the body’s spinal cord can not only be painful but also has the potential to result in partial dysfunction of limbs and even complete paralysis.
• Head injuries. A head injury or traumatic brain injury (TBI) has the potential to result in lifelong physical, mental, and emotional issues.
• Vision loss & eye injuries. Eye damage is among the most common type of injury in the workplace. These are considered severe injuries because they often lead to permanent vision loss.
• Acoustic trauma. These refer to injuries that result in hearing damage. Similar to vision damage, this can be life-changing, particularly when the damage is considered permanent.
• Neurologic injuries. These are injuries that can impact the body’s neurologic system, resulting in various disabilities and limitations.
• Amputation injuries.When an accident victim loses a limb or other body part, there can be significant follow-up care required as well as pain and suffering.
• Burns, scarring & disfigurement. Burns are not only incredibly painful, but they also result in physical limitations and can have a severe emotional impact on victims.

Types of Cases We Handle That Produce Serious Injuries

While severe injuries most often result from motor vehicle accidents, these aren’t the only cause. Some of the types of cases that Hawk Legal and the lawyers who work with us handle on behalf of severe injury victims include:

• Car, motorcycle & truck accidents. As stated above, motor vehicle accidents are the biggest cause of severe injuries. Catastrophic injuries such as TBI and spinal cord injuries can result from collisions with commercial trucks.
• Bicycle & pedestrian accidents. Bicyclists and pedestrians are particularly vulnerable to catastrophic injuries resulting from a collision with motor vehicles where drivers aren’t paying attention.
• Construction accidents. Injuries on a work site or during the course of employment can be catastrophic in nature. Many of these involve the use of heavy equipment, but these can also include exposure to dangerous chemicals.
• Defective products. Whether it is a defective vehicle, an exploding electronic device, or some other consumer product with a safety issue, the resulting injuries can be serious and life-changing.
• Premises accidents. Property owners are expected to keep visitors safe from harm, but this doesn’t always happen. A few examples are escalator accidents at malls and ride accidents at amusement parks.
• Medical malpractice. When care provided by medical professionals result in additional harm and even severe injury, this is medical malpractice. You can also suffer serious injury from improperly installed or defective medical devices.

What is a Serious Injury Case Worth?

When these devastating injuries are due to someone else’s negligence or recklessness, you have the right to be compensated for your losses. If your injury happened at work, your case would likely be covered by worker’s compensation, but there is no guarantee the system will pay you the benefits you need and deserve. Our workplace accident attorneys can help with your Alabama worker’s compensation case.

When another party was responsible for your injury, you have the right to file a personal injury case. When the injury is catastrophic, the potential award can be even higher.

In short, you are entitled to make a claim for damages that include current and future medical care, lost wages, lost earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of consortium. In some rare cases, a court might even award punitive damages to “punish” the at-fault party.

A Common Mistake in Severe Injury Cases

A critical mistake we see too often is severe accident victims rushing to settle their personal injury cases. Either they just want the ordeal to be “over” or falsely believe that insurance companies are on their side.

When a serious injury happens, this becomes a marathon and not a race. Instead of jumping on the first settlement offer, it’s vital that you understand the full gravity of your situation and the extent of your injuries so that you receive a fair settlement. This can take time.

Insurance companies might seem like they have your best interests in mind, but they frequently are only interested in protecting their bottom line. These are for-profit companies that prey on inexperienced accident victims by either denying claims or offering settlement figures that are well below what the case is worth.

Our Commitment to Help You Recover

We and the skilled and dedicated Alabama personal injury attorneys that work with us represent clients who have suffered severe injuries in an accident. Our legal team has the resources and experience to pursue the most challenging personal injury cases.

If you or someone you care about has suffered a serious injury due to another person’s misconduct, carelessness, or recklessness, you may be eligible for compensation. Edward Hawkins has more than 30 years of experience serving the people of Mobile and has been given the highest rating by Martindale Hubbell, an independent rating service.

Our personal injury team takes a strategic and aggressive approach to all matters we take on. We always accept walk-ins, but you are also welcome to call us at (251) 690-7799 to schedule a free initial consultation.