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Catastrophic injuries can change the entire course of your life. If you or a loved one have suffered a catastrophic injury, such as a spinal cord injury, amputation, or severe burns, you might be able to file a lawsuit against the at-fault party. Through a personal injury claim, you can recover money for all of your losses.
Compensation in a catastrophic injury case is more complicated because the scope of these losses is so much larger. Our Silver Spring personal injury attorneys work with experts to develop a life care plan and other documentation to prove the full extent of your losses. We will also work to structure your settlement so that you get maximum compensation, even with Maryland’s non-economic damages cap.
At DuBoff & Associates, Chartered, we are fierce advocates for clients who have suffered all types of injuries, including life-changing catastrophic injuries. We handle all cases on a contingency fee basis, which means that you will never pay a fee unless we recover money for you. Reach out to our law offices today to schedule a free consultation with a Silver Spring catastrophic injury lawyer.
A catastrophic injury is one of the most serious injuries that a person can suffer, short of death. While there are many different types of catastrophic injuries, some common examples include:
These types of injuries often arise from accidents, such as motor vehicle accidents, motorcycle accidents, WMATA accidents, bicycle crashes, pedestrian accidents, dangerous and defective products, slips and falls, and medical malpractice.
Compared to other types of injuries, a catastrophic injury can change the course of a person’s life dramatically. Depending on the injury, an accident victim may not ever be able to work again. They also may require ongoing medical treatment and therapies. In addition, a person who has suffered a catastrophic injury may no longer be able to care for themselves.
If you were injured in an accident, you may be able to file a lawsuit against the at-fault party. These cases are usually based on a theory of negligence or carelessness. If another person hurt you intentionally or recklessly, you can still file a lawsuit (regardless of whether or not criminal charges are filed).
Through a personal injury claim, you can recover money for all of your losses. This may include the following damages:
In a typical personal injury case, calculating damages may be relatively straightforward. For example, if you broke your arm in a trip-and-fall, you would get money for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
In a catastrophic injury case, however, the scope of the loss is much higher. An accident victim won’t simply be out of work or on light duty for a few weeks; they might never be able to work again. Losses for non-economic damages will also be much larger, because a catastrophic injury can change your life so significantly.
If you have been injured in an accident, our law firm is here for you. Whether you suffered a relatively minor or severe injury, our Silver Springs personal injury lawyers will fight to get you the money that you deserve.
As noted above, the damages in a catastrophic injury case are much higher than in a case where a person might recover completely in a few weeks or months. Any settlement or verdict at trial has to account for all of the losses that a person may suffer. While money won’t make you whole again after a catastrophic injury, it can go a long way towards giving you the financial stability to live your best life possible.
When it comes to damages, there are several key considerations in a catastrophic injury case. As an initial matter, a person who suffers a catastrophic injury will likely need extensive ongoing medical treatment. This may include surgeries, rehabilitation, assistive devices, therapy, medication, and even lifelong care.
A person with a catastrophic injury may also need home modifications or an adaptive vehicle as a result of their accident. For example, if a person is paralyzed after a car accident, they might need to have their home renovated (or a whole new home) to accommodate their wheelchair. They might also need a specialized vehicle that they can drive or one that a caregiver can use to transport them if they are unable to drive.
Our law firm works with experts to develop a document known as a life care plan. Lifecare planners will meet with clients to assess their medical condition, rehabilitation needs, and requirements for long-term support. They will then develop a plan that includes:
A comprehensive life care plan helps our Silver Spring catastrophic injury lawyers develop a demand for compensation that fully encompasses our clients’ losses. In this way, we can ensure that our clients have the money required for their current and future needs.
After a catastrophic injury, vocational losses might also be significant. These types of injuries often result in a complete inability to work or necessitate a change in career. For example, an accountant who suffered a TBI in a pedestrian accident might not have the capacity to work in the financial field anymore. A mechanic who suffered severe burns in a fire caused by an exploding battery might not have the dexterity or physical strength to work in their chosen profession.
Our law firm works with vocational specialists to help determine how a catastrophic injury will affect our clients. A full assessment gives us a better picture of our clients’ abilities when it comes to work. This allows us to formulate a demand for compensation that will cover your reduced earning potential.
In Maryland, there is a cap on non-economic damages. This amount increases by $15,000 each year. As of October 1, 2025, the limit on non-economic damages is $965,000.
This cap can present a challenge in catastrophic injury cases, where a person’s pain and suffering and related losses can easily reach over $1,000,000. Fortunately, there is not a cap on economic damages in Maryland.
Our Silver Spring catastrophic injury attorneys take this limit into account when structuring settlements. In other words, we make sure that any settlement that you receive is categorized so that you get maximum compensation. We will seek full compensation for your economic damages using documentation like a life care plan and a vocational assessment, while requesting the maximum amount of non-economic damages.
In each case, our goal is to help our clients get the money that they need to move forward with their lives. If you or someone you love has suffered a catastrophic injury, reach out to our law firm to schedule a free initial consultation.
When a person suffers a catastrophic injury, it is incredibly important that they get the money necessary to support their needs. Our law firm is adept at proving damages and structuring settlements for catastrophic injury victims, helping them get full compensation for their losses.
At DuBoff & Associates, Chartered, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality legal representation to clients in the greater Silver Spring area. We work hard to make sure that our clients get the money that they deserve for their injuries. To learn more or to schedule an appointment with a Silver Spring catastrophic injury lawyer, give us a call at 301-495-3131 or fill out our online contact form.
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