Eastern NC Catastrophic Injury Attorneys
At Teague & Glover, we understand the devastating impact that a catastrophic injury can have on you and your family. We are committed to helping people in the northeastern North Carolina area obtain monetary compensation for catastrophic injuries from those who are responsible, including Elizabeth City, Kitty Hawk, Nags Head, Corolla, Duck, Kill Devil Hills, Manteo, Hertford, Edenton, Camden, Currituck County and all of the Outer Banks. Our attorney, Danny Glover, Jr., previously served as the Chair of the AutoTorts Section of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice and for six years served on the Board of Governors and other various boards and committees of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice.
Catastrophic injuries can impact every aspect of a person’s life. Such injuries can occur anywhere, usually without warning. Most often, catastrophic injuries result from traffic accidents such as motorcycle crashes, bicycle accidents, car wrecks and truck collisions. These serious accidents are called "catastrophic" when they leave victims with debilitating, severe and sometimes permanent physical injuries.
A catastrophic injury can involve a brain injury, which very often disrupts the central nervous system, which in turn affects other body systems. In addition to the possible loss of movement, sensation, and communicative abilities, the injury may impact the respiratory system, the circulatory system, the urinary system and the gastrointestinal tract. The limitations placed on a person by a catastrophic injury can also cause depression or other emotional problems. It is important to note that the effects of catastrophic injuries may not present themselves immediately after the accident. Issues such as personality changes, memory problems or chronic pain may take months or even years to develop.
Depending upon the type of injury and the extent of the damage to the body, managing catastrophic injuries can be extremely complicated. In many cases, these injuries require the expertise of numerous health professionals including physicians, nurses, therapists, life care planners and counselors. The medical costs associated with caring for a person who has suffered a catastrophic injury can be astronomical. Thus, when a catastrophic personal injury is caused by the negligence of another person, a legal claim should be filed to recover costs for medical bills as well as for future medical expenses, lost wages, future lost wages, loss of enjoyment of life, mental anguish, and pain and suffering. Because of the complexities of the medical and financial care of the patient, the claims and litigation process is also very complicated.
Although there may be only one party who is obviously involved in causing an accident that results in a catastrophic injury, there may be other parties that played a role and share in the liability. Determining responsibility can be difficult, but it is important to identify everyone who may be responsible to ensure complete justice. The personal injury lawyers of Teague & Glover, are experienced in handling catastrophic injury cases and know how to investigate the facts of a case to learn the identities of every responsible party.
Catastrophic injuries are extremely serious and may result in a long-lasting medical conditions, permanent disability and shortened life expectancy. The catastrophic injury attorneys of Teague & Glover, understand the special challenges that severely injured victims face. If you or someone you love has suffered a catastrophic injury due to an accident or someone else’s negligence, contact us today to discuss your rights to compensation. We are available by phone at 252-335-0878 or contact us online.
