Louisiana and Mississippi Brain, Neck, Back and Spinal Cord Injury Lawyers
A catastrophic injury is one which has serious and long-term effects on a victim. Catastrophic injuries may leave a person with a permanent disability, and may even result in shortened life expectancies. For example, neck, back and spinal cord injuries might result in permanent paralysis, such as paraplegia or quadriplegia. A brain injury or amputation injury can similarly have a devastating impact on the lives of victims and their families.
A Firm Prepared to Handle Catastrophic Injury Cases
The New Orleans catastrophic injury lawyers at Bowling & McKinney are well-equipped to handle complicated and severe personal injury cases involving catastrophic injuries.
In addition to the physical and emotional effects of a serious injury, catastrophic injuries can have enormous financial impacts on victims and their families as a result of expensive rehabilitation and medical bills which will last over the course of a victim's lifetime. Additionally, the victim's family may incur expenses related to home modifications, vehicle conversions and personal care attendant needs. At the same time, catastrophic injuries can prevent the victim from earning any income.
The firm's attorneys have handled numerous cases involving brain, spinal cord, amputation and other catastrophic injuries. The firm has extensive experience seeking compensation for medical expenses, lost income and other damages associated with catastrophic injuries.
An AV-Rated* Law With Experience Handling Catastrophic Injury Cases Throughout Louisiana and Mississippi
The lawyers at Bowling & McKinney offer catastrophic injury victims:
- Extensive trial experience
- Knowledge of Louisiana and Mississippi laws affecting personal injury claims
- Understanding of how to handle the medical factors which arise in catastrophic injury cases
In handling catastrophic injury cases, the firm often employs the services of neuropsychological, life-care planning, vocational, economic and other experts who help evaluate the value of a victim's claim by determining:
- The life expectancy of the victim
- The lifetime medical needs of the victim
- The lost earning capacity of the victim
Bowling & McKinney has extensive experience working with these experts retained on behalf of the firm's clients, as well as working against experts retained by the opposing side.
Catastrophic injuries can occur in almost any setting, including car and truck accidents, warehouse accidents, industrial or construction accidents, maritime incidents and as a result of medical malpractice. The lawyers of Bowling & McKinney have the experience to handle complex catastrophic injury claims arising from these types of accidents and other severe accidents.
Contact Bowling & McKinney
With offices in New Orleans, Louisiana, and Gulfport, Mississippi, the law firm of Bowling & McKinney is equipped to handle difficult cases involving catastrophic injures. Contact the firm online or by telephone at 877-757-3539 to speak with one of the firm's catastrophic injury attorneys. The firm's main office is conveniently located in Place St. Charles in the center of Downtown New Orleans. This location is in close proximity to the federal and state courthouses where many of the firm's cases are pending. The firm handles catastrophic injury cases throughout the states of Louisiana and Mississippi.
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