Catastrophic Injuries

Philadelphia Serious Injury Lawyers

After the initial shock of a catastrophic injury the real heartache begins.

For both the injured individual and his or her family, their lives have changed forever. Somehow, they must find the financial resources to pay for medical treatment, long-term care, physical therapy, rehabilitation and other expenses. If the person injured was the primary breadwinner in the family, the loss is even greater. In addition to sky-high expenses, the family may need replacement income. Everyone may have to adjust to the demands of full-time care for their loved one at home.

The serious injury lawyers at Edelstein Martin & Nelson help obtain compensation for people seriously injured in negligent accidents - compensation that can make all the difference in the world. For a free case evaluation with one of our experienced lawyers, call us at 215/789-9345 or 866/532-2504 (Toll Free) or contact us online.

Fighting for the Best Physical and Financial Recovery for Clients with Serious Injuries

In cases of catastrophic accidents causing serious injuries, it is more important than ever that all available sources of compensation be identified and recovered. We are committed to finding justice, recovering the largest amount of financial resources, and providing peace of mind for clients affected by serious injuries, such as:

• Amputation: The loss of a leg, arm, finger or toe can cause a complete change in lifestyle. While much progress has been made in artificial limbs (prosthesis) and reattaching severed fingers, many innocent people suffer profound disability following an amputation injury.
• Burn Injury: Serious burns can be caused by toxic chemicals, fires, explosions, electrocution, factory accidents, and truck accidents. Many claim that a serious burn is the most painful of all injuries. Burns, even after skin grafting and numerous surgeries, can result in functional limitations and permanent scarring and disfigurement.
• Crushes and Fractures: Sometimes complicated bone fractures and serious crushing injuries never heal correctly despite multiple surgeries and extensive medical treatment.
• Spinal Cord Injury: Damage to the spinal cord can result in chronic back and leg pain, neck and arm pain, loss of sensation, paralysis, paraplegia, and quadriplegia
• Traumatic Brain Injury: A blow to the head, a sports accident, a fall from a ladder, and a motorcycle accident are all examples of accidents that can lead to a traumatic brain injury. Brain injury can range in severity from a minor concussion to a closed head wound to a skull fracture to serious brain damage.

Recovering to the Greatest Degree Possible

In a case involving a spinal cord injury, brain injury, burn injury, amputation or other type of catastrophic injury, a complete recovery may not be possible. Some injured persons may find this hard to accept, while others face reality as best they can. At Edelstein Martin & Nelson, we want to help every client recover to the greatest degree possible.

We look carefully into the medical, financial and personal needs of our clients. Would they benefit from surgery? Could the family benefit from home health care services that could remove the burden of 24-hour care? If a complete recovery is not possible, are there measures which could be taken to increase the injured person's physical comfort or emotional well-being? We often consult with and retain expert medical witnesses as well as professional videographers to document the restrictions on our client's normal daily activities. A client "day in the life" video portrays the physical and mental state of a person with a serious injury, as well as the assistance required to care for them on a daily basis.

Our demands for compensation which we submit to the defense insurance companies often include documentation indicating whether our clients could benefit from certain medical treatments, access to certain types of facilities, or other services. Our goal is to provide our clients and their families with the financial resources necessary to rebuild their lives.

Success in Catastrophic Injury Cases

In numerous catastrophic injury and negligent accident cases, the attorneys at Edelstein Martin & Nelson have obtained significant results. If you or a family member has suffered a serious injury in Pennsylvania, Delaware or New Jersey, take the first step toward recovery. Call us at 215/789-9345 or 866/532-2504 or contact us online for a free consultation with a serious injury lawyer at Edelstein Martin & Nelson.