Silver Spring Catastrophic Injury Lawyers

Sometimes, a person is hurt in an accident and walks away mostly unscathed. In other cases, they suffer relatively minor injuries that will heal with treatment and time. In more serious accidents, a person may suffer a catastrophic injury, such as a traumatic brain injury or a spinal cord injury. 

Catastrophic injury cases are unique because of the level of harm suffered. If you have suffered a catastrophic injury in a car accident, slip and fall, or other type of accident, you need a smart, skilled lawyer who can negotiate a top-dollar settlement to cover your losses. Our Silver Spring personal injury attorneys are adept at getting our clients full compensation for their catastrophic injuries.

At DuBoff and Associates, Chartered, we advocate for clients throughout Montgomery County who have been hurt in all types of accidents. Whether you have suffered a minor or a catastrophic injury, we will fight to get you the money that you deserve. Contact our law offices today to schedule a free consultation with a Silver Spring catastrophic injury attorney.

What Is a Catastrophic Injury?

An injury is considered catastrophic when a victim will suffer lifelong complications and will never fully recover from the injury. In most cases, a catastrophic injury will make it difficult for a victim to work, function, and enjoy life in the same way that they did before the accident.

There are many different types of catastrophic injuries, which can be caused by anything from a bicycle accident to a dangerous and defective product.  These injuries may include things like:

• Spinal cord injuries
• Paralysis
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Severe third-degree burns
• Disfigurement
• Amputations or losses of limbs
• Injuries causing blindness or deafness

In other words, a catastrophic injury is any type of injury that permanently and negatively changes your life. Other than death, it is the most serious type of injury that a person can suffer in an accident.

If you sustained a catastrophic injury in an accident, then you may be able to file a lawsuit against the at-fault party. Through a personal injury claim, you can recover the money that you require to support yourself and your needs after such a devastating injury. Our Silver Spring catastrophic injury lawyers can help you get the money that you deserve for your losses.

Lawsuits and Settlements in a Catastrophic Injury Case 

If your catastrophic injury was caused by another person, then you might be able to file a lawsuit against them. Typically, these cases are based on a theory of negligence (carelessness). Negligence is the failure to use the level of care that a reasonably prudent person would use in a similar situation. 

Negligence can occur in a number of different ways. For example, a person who checks their phone while driving and causes a distracted driving accident may be considered negligent. A doctor who fails to diagnose a serious medical condition that other doctors in the same profession would have spotted may also be considered negligent.

In some cases, a catastrophic injury is caused by intentional or reckless conduct. Regardless of whether or not that person is charged with a crime, you can still pursue a personal injury lawsuit against them. You may even be able to recover additional compensation through punitive damages.

Damages in a catastrophic injury case are often larger and more complex than in other personal injury cases involving more minor injuries. They may include:

• Economic damages to pay for direct financial losses. Examples of economic damages include property damage, medical bills, future medical treatment, lost wages, and reduced earning potential. In a catastrophic injury case, economic damages can be substantial, given that the victim may not ever be able to work again or even care for themselves. Our skilled Silver Spring catastrophic injury lawyers will work with experts to develop a life care plan and vocational assessment to document the full scope of your losses, including future medical treatment, rehabilitation, home modifications, and more.
• Non-economic damages pay for intangible losses. They include things like pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, scarring, disfigurement, and emotional trauma. Again, these losses can be quite substantial in catastrophic injury cases because these types of injuries can impact a person’s life in so many ways. For example, a person who was left paralyzed after being struck by a car in a pedestrian accident might never be able to enjoy their favorite things, like skiing or going for a run. They may also have significant emotional distress because of the major ways in which their life have changed.
• Punitive damages are available in more unusual cases where an accident was caused by intentional or reckless conduct. Punitive damages punish someone who behaved badly, instead of compensating an accident victim. An example of when punitive damages may be appropriate is a drunk driving accident. 

One of the complicating factors for damages in catastrophic injury cases is Maryland’s cap on noneconomic damages. Maryland law limits “pain and suffering” damages in most personal injury cases. As of October 1, 2025, the cap on noneconomic damages is $965,000.

This cap can present a challenge when it comes to getting full compensation for a catastrophic injury. After all, your non-economic damages may be worth several million dollars. This is when a structured settlement comes into play.

There is no cap on economic damages in Maryland. Our Silver Spring catastrophic injury attorneys will fully document the extent of your economic damages, such as future medical treatment and ongoing care. In this way, we can ensure that you get maximum compensation for all of your losses. Structured settlements are particularly important for catastrophic injury cases.

If you have suffered a catastrophic injury in an accident, it is vital that you have experienced legal representation. Our law firm will fight for your right to full compensation after a catastrophic injury. We won’t back down from a fight and will work tirelessly to get you the money that you deserve.

Compassionate Legal Representation for Catastrophic Injury Victims

Catastrophic injuries can completely alter everything about your life. Getting a settlement that reflects the magnitude of your losses is incredibly important in these cases. Our team of experienced personal injury lawyers will work to get you every penny that you are entitled to under Maryland law.

At DuBoff & Associates, Chartered, we know that a catastrophic injury can be devastating for both the victim and their loved ones. Our goal is to help you get the money that you need to live your fullest possible life after an accident. To learn more or to schedule an appointment with a Silver Spring catastrophic injury attorney, call us at 301-495-3131 or fill out our online contact form.