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Catastrophic injuries — those injuries that greatly impair a person’s ability to work, enjoy life, or even function properly without constant care — can happen in an instant and change lives forever. Too often, these injuries are caused by another person’s criminal or negligent acts.
We’ve all seen drivers who are distracted by their cell phones, or their radios, or their makeup. These distracted drivers often wreak havoc on innocent people when they crash, or run off the road, or turn in front of a motorcycle or bicyclist.
We’ve all read about drunken or impaired drivers who have no business on the road yet injure and kill at a shocking rate.
We’ve all heard of innocent people who are assaulted by an aggressor during a road-rage incident, or struck during an unprovoked bar fight, or gravely injured because a bar overserved a patron.
When these negligent and criminal actions cause horrific injuries to innocent people, we stand ready to fight back to help the innocent party get the recovery — and justice — to which he or she is entitled.
Geherin Law Group’s Ann Arbor personal injury attorneys specialize in trials, and we have the strength, experience and dedication to help you pick up the pieces.
When a catastrophic injury is caused by the criminal or negligent acts of another, you don’t want a personal injury attorney in Ann Arbor who specializes in divorce, or probate, or even in dog-bite or slip-and-fall cases. You want and need attorneys who are veterans of the courtroom; who have a network of respected and connected experts and investigators; who have a long track record of trial successes and glowing client reviews; who have a dedication to earning personal justice for every client we represent.
At GLG, we will aggressively fight to make sure the at-fault party is held responsible. We will fight for results that in small ways help put your family back together. We will fight for justice during this most serious personal crisis. When it comes to catastrophic injury litigation, to us, it’s personal.
We exclusively handle catastrophic injury cases which have an element of “criminal wrongdoing” to them, such as the following:
When someone else’s careless or reckless actions cause a catastrophic injury, you deserve accountability, and you deserve answers. Protect your rights and strengthen your personal injury claim by taking a look at the answers to some of the most common questions clients ask our Ann Arbor-based attorneys at Geherin Law Group, PLLC.
A catastrophic injury permanently or severely limits your ability to work, care for yourself, or enjoy life. Some common examples our law firm handles include:
If your injury permanently affects your daily life or earning potential, it may qualify as catastrophic. Our Michigan catastrophic injury attorneys work with medical providers to assess the extent of your injuries when determining the full value of your claim.
Successful catastrophic injury cases depend on detailed evidence proving the harm the at-fault party caused. Your lawyer can do much of the heavy-lifting when it comes to gathering that proof, but you can strengthen your claim by collecting:
Even if you don’t have all this documentation, contact a lawyer right away. We can help you gather missing records and obtain critical evidence before it’s lost, altered, or destroyed.
While each claim filed in places like Ann Arbor follows a unique timeline based on the circumstances of the case, it’s important to understand that catastrophic injury cases take time. If you want to recover compensation that accurately reflects the full extent of the harm you’ve suffered, you need to allow time for your recovery to unfold. Some of the factors that influence case timelines include:
Our law firm can’t control every factor that affects a case’s duration, but we can keep the process running as smoothly as possible and seek a timely resolution without compromising your compensation.
You should speak to an attorney as soon as possible after a catastrophic injury. Do not speak to insurance adjusters, sign documents, offer recorded statements, or accept settlements without seeking legal advice. Contacting a reputable law firm right away prevents insurance companies from employing their tactics to weaken your claim and minimize your payout.
Many catastrophic injury victims make small mistakes early on that can compromise their claim and reduce their compensation. Some of the most common issues our attorneys see include:
Insurance adjusters will fight to protect company profits, and they have extensive experience doing so. When you go up against them without the help of a skilled personal injury attorney, you put yourself at a significant disadvantage. Avoid these critical errors by speaking with a lawyer right away.
The value of a case depends on that case’s unique circumstances. Some of the most significant of those circumstances include:
The value of any case is lost if you don’t have the evidence to prove damages. Strong evidence holds the at-fault party accountable, clearly shows the impact of your injuries on your daily life and finances, and prevents insurance companies from deflecting blame to reduce payouts.
GLG’s Ann Arbor attorneys fight for clients in Washtenaw County and throughout Southeast Michigan.
We welcome you to contact us by phone or e-mail for a free, confidential consultation.
