Springfield Catastrophic Injury Lawyer 

Catastrophic injuries can have long-term physical, financial, and emotional effects.

• Physically, these injuries can include paralysis, brain injuries, amputations and/or otherwise cause life changing effects that are permanent. These types of injuries can also cause long-term health complications due to a lack of mobility, or the loss of function for certain body systems, parts and/or organs.
• Financially, the effects of a catastrophic injury can be devastating because medical bills and lost wages can add up quickly and can be difficult to manage.
• Emotionally, victims of catastrophic injuries often experience depression and anxiety as they adjust to their new life circumstances. The loss of freedom and independence can be overwhelming.

Catastrophic injuries can drastically reduce a victim’s ability to work and earn a living. The injury itself may make it difficult or impossible for the victim to perform certain jobs, and any related health complications can worsen the situation. Victims may also experience a reduced ability to focus and concentrate, which can impact their performance at work. Additionally, ongoing treatments or physical therapy necessary for recovery can cause days, weeks, or months of missed work after the victim returns to work.

In Missouri, victims of catastrophic injuries typically have five years from the date of the injury to file a legal claim (it can be less, depending on the type of claim). It is important to note that this period typically begins on the date of injury – but there can be exceptions to that as well – so you need to find out what statute of limitations applies to your situation. To know for certain how much time you have to file a catastrophic injury claim, you should consult with a lawyer who handles those types of cases.

At Strong-Garner-Bauer P.C., we offer contingent fees for our catastrophic injury claim services. We do not expect any attorney fees if we don’t win your case, such as securing a settlement or award. Any fees that we do collect will be a percentage of your recovery, too, so you never owe more than you can afford. This system minimizes the financial risk to you as a catastrophic injury plaintiff.

Whether your case will go to trial or settle depends on a variety of factors, such as the strength of your claim and the willingness of both parties to negotiate. A settlement can be the quickest and most cost-effective option for resolving a dispute, although it is not always possible to reach an agreement that both parties can accept. In cases where negotiation fails, the matter may need to be resolved at trial.

Ultimately, it is up to you and your lawyer to decide which course of action is best for your particular situation. But beware of hiring an attorney that does not have a long track record of trying cases. If your case is one that cannot be resolved fairly, you will need your lawyer to be experienced and capable at trial in front of a jury.

Make sure your lawyer has a good track record of jury trials that they have themselves tried. Insurance companies know which lawyers do and do not go to trial – and they are not afraid of the ones who never do because there is less risk to them when dealing with a lawyer who won’t and does not know how to try the best case possible for you.