Did you or a family member suffer a catastrophic injury in Tucson, Arizona? Contact an experienced Tucson catastrophic injury lawyer at (602) 512-1933 to learn about your legal right to pursue compensation from the at-fault party. Our team at AJ Law, PLC offers a free consultation, so there’s no risk.
Our attorneys have over 20 years of experience handling personal injury claims. We’ve successfully recovered over $50 million on behalf of seriously injured clients and their families. Your life has fundamentally changed—perhaps in an instant. You shouldn’t have to worry about a legal battle. Let us handle the heavy lifting.
Why Choose AJ Law, PLC for Help After a Catastrophic Injury in Tucson, AZ?
We know the devastating impacts a catastrophic injury can have on a victim and their family. You deserve more than just a lawyer on your side. You deserve relentless and aggressive advocacy from a skilled Tucson catastrophic injury attorney who cares.
When you hire the team at AJ Law, PLC, you’re hiring an award-winning team that’s been recognized by:
- Super Lawyers
- The Multi-Million Dollar Advocates’ Forum
- The National Trial Lawyers’ “Top 100”
Our trusted Tucson personal injury lawyers are here to fight for you. Contact us today to get started fighting for the justice you deserve.
Catastrophic Injury: An Overview
Many types of injuries can be catastrophic. The term broadly refers to a severe injury that fundamentally changes the victim’s life.
Catastrophic injuries often:
- Make it difficult or impossible for the victim to earn a living
- Result in the need for long-term care or around-the-clock in-home assistance
- Lead to sky-high medical costs, which can last a lifetime
- Make it difficult to participate in family activities or children’s lives
- Create serious ancillary medical complications
- Seriously alter personal relationships with friends and family
- Make home and vehicle modifications necessary
Catastrophic injuries are not always fatal. Victims who are lucky may adjust to their injuries and go on to live full lives. The key characteristic is that the victim’s life will never be the same.
As a catastrophic injury victim, you may be facing significant challenges right now. The physical and emotional toll can be overwhelming enough without worrying about money. Our legal team can handle the fight for compensation.
Our Attorneys in Tucson Handle All Types of Catastrophic Injury Cases
At AJ Law, PLC, we handle all types of severe and catastrophic injury claims, including representing clients who have suffered:
- Traumatic brain injuries, which can lead to loss of mobility, memory loss, cognitive disabilities, and many other life-altering consequences
- Amputations and loss of limbs, which almost always result in a need for lifelong care, even once you have stabilized
- Blindness and vision loss, which can lead to lost independence and a need to re-learn how to complete even the most basic tasks
- Internal organ damage and failure, which can lead to infection, sepsis, and other serious complications
- Nerve damage that can leave victims struggling with debilitating pain
- Severe burns, which carry the risk of infection and cause the victim extreme and lasting pain
- Chest and thoracic injuries
Regardless of the nature of your injuries, you deserve the best possible care and treatment. That can be incredibly expensive. Our team knows the stakes are high—and we have the skills to help you secure the best financial results possible.
How Much Money Should I Expect From My Tucson Catastrophic Injury Case?
As our lawyers are assessing your case value, we’ll evaluate factors that are unique to your case, including:
- How much you’ve spent on medical care to date
- Your projected future needs and their cost
- Your age and life expectancy before and after the injury
- Whether you can ever work again
- Your lost wages to date
- Your earning capacity prior to the injury, based on work history, education, and prior earnings
- The nature of the at-fault party’s actions
- The pain and trauma you’ve endured
- How the injury has changed your quality of life
Hiring an experienced attorney can significantly increase the amount of compensation you recover. Even the most sympathetic insurance adjuster is out to maximize the insurance company’s profits.
When you hire us, there is no standard settlement. Every victim is unique. You deserve a settlement that accounts for your unique position and the specific losses you have suffered.
What Types of Damages Are Available to Victims of Catastrophic Injuries in Tucson?
In Arizona, personal injury victims pursue two main types of damages: economic damages and non-economic damages. The goal of any personal injury case is to ensure the victim is compensated for any financial and non-financial loss they’ve endured.
Examples of compensatory damages in Arizona personal injury cases include:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Lost earning potential
- Lost job benefits, including retirement and health benefits
- Physical therapy
- In-home assistance with personal care activities
- Nursing care
- Long-term care
- Property damage
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Depression
- PTSD
- Fear
- Diminished quality of life
- Physical disfigurement and scarring
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Lost independence
- Damage to relationships
These damages are meant to compensate victims for their losses rather than punish the at-fault party. In some cases, punitive damages may also be awarded. However, Arizona courts reserve punitive damages for situations where the defendant acted intentionally or showed a reckless and extreme disregard for the victim’s safety.
What Happens to My Right to Recover Damages if I’m Partly Responsible for Causing a Catastrophic Injury in Arizona?
Sharing some blame doesn’t mean you can’t recover damages in Arizona. Arizona has adopted a pure comparative negligence law. With pure comparative negligence, fault is divided between all parties who share blame. Each party is responsible for their percentage of fault.
Catastrophic injury claims often involve substantial damages, which means insurance companies are more likely to try to shift blame onto the victim. The more fault they assign to you, the less they may have to pay. If you are being blamed for the accident, working with an experienced attorney is one of the most effective ways to protect your rights and interests.
How Much Does it Cost to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer to Help With a Catastrophic Injury Case in Arizona?
Financial pressures should never stop you from getting the top-quality legal representation you deserve. You don’t have to pay a dime to hire our lawyers.
At AJ Law, PLC, we work on a contingency fee basis.
With contingency fees:
- There are no upfront fees
- The final amount you pay depends on how much your attorney recovers
- You never pay if your lawyer is unable to secure compensation
When you hire us, you’ll agree to allow us to deduct a percentage of your settlement or verdict to cover our fees.
What Are Some Common Causes of Catastrophic Injuries in Tucson?
Catastrophic injuries can happen anywhere. Even an ordinary car crash can result in a life-changing injury.
Some common causes of catastrophic injuries include:
- Car accidents
- Dangerous property conditions
- Falls from heights
- Construction and workplace accidents
- Slip and fall accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Truck accidents
- Accidents involving recreational vehicles
- Uber or Lyft accidents
- Swimming pool accidents
- Sports accidents
- Defective products
- Medical malpractice
- Intentional acts of violence
In any of these situations, the at-fault party can be held financially responsible for their careless, reckless, or intentional behavior.
What Do I Have to Prove to Recover Compensation After Suffering a Catastrophic Injury in Arizona?
Most catastrophic injury claims arise from accidents, and as the victim, you must establish how and why the accident occurred to recover compensation.
In many cases, accidents are the result of negligence. A person is considered negligent when they fail to exercise reasonable care under the circumstances.
Establishing four elements is critical to winning a negligence-based case:
- Duty of care
- Breach of duty
- Causation
- Damages
Everyone has a basic duty to act with reasonable care. When someone fails to do so and causes harm to another person, they may be held liable. This failure to exercise reasonable care is known as a breach of duty.
The legal theory that applies to your case will depend on the circumstances of your injury. While you focus on your recovery, our attorneys can take on the responsibility of building and proving your case.
How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit After a Catastrophic Injury in Arizona?
In personal injury cases, victims have two years to file a personal injury lawsuit. The two-year period begins on the date of injury in most cases. Exceptions and nuances do exist. The bottom line is that there is a firm deadline. It’s important to consult an attorney quickly so that you meet the deadline in your case.
Call an Experienced Tucson Catastrophic Injury Lawyer for a Free Case Review Today
You’ve already suffered a life-changing injury. Our team at AJ Law, PLC can help you fight for the compensation you need to move forward. Call today to schedule a free consultation with an experienced Tucson catastrophic injury attorney who can help.
