Catastrophic Injuries Change Lives
Life is often hard and full of
challenges. Suffering a catastrophic injury such as a traumatic brain or spinal
cord injury can present a victim with a new set of extremely difficult
challenges. Catastrophic injuries are defined for the seriousness of their
nature and the long-term impact that they have on people’s lives. The
challenges that a catastrophic injury introduces not only affect the victim of
the injury, but also the victim’s loved ones, friends, co-workers and others.
As you can imagine, a
catastrophic injury will have a severe impact on the victim’s physical
abilities which will require medical attention and treatment teams. These types
of injuries also introduce significant psychological, financial and social obstacles
for victims and their loved ones.
A reputable and experienced
catastrophic personal injury lawyer will be able to provide professional legal
advice about the unique situation, help the victim access the medical and
treatment options necessary for recovery and also help the people around the
victim understand the extent of the injuries and what to expect going forward.
The Statutory Accident
Benefits Schedule (SABS) is in place to ensure victims have access to the
benefits they require. A catastrophic personal injury lawyer will help victims
fight for the benefits they need so they can focus on the long road to recovery
and make the most of their lives.
Pursuing Catastrophic Personal Injury Claims
Defining
a catastrophic injury and acquiring the proper diagnosis of the injury can
be a difficult process. In order to acquire the diagnosis of the injury, you
may need to see a number of different doctors, specialists and medical
treatment teams. This often requires a lot of time to set up appointments and acquire
any necessary referrals. An experienced catastrophic personal injury lawyer can
help you gain efficient access and referrals to the medical professionals you
need to significantly speed up the diagnosis.
There are complex legal forms
such as an Application for Determination of Catastrophic Impairment form that
must be filled out by a medical professional. These forms can often be
intimidating and confusing for doctors and medical professionals as they
contain a lot of legal language. A catastrophic personal injury lawyer will
ensure the doctors and medical professionals that you see have experience with
these forms and are able to fill them out correctly.
Securing the Catastrophic Injury Benefits You Need
Insurance companies often try to
drag out the process of having clients qualify for catastrophic benefits
because the benefits are extensive and expensive. An experienced catastrophic
injury lawyer will have the expertise to ensure your claim is able to progress
efficiently while eliminating many of the tactics that insurance companies
commonly use to delay the process.
Sokoloff Lawyers is a boutique
law firm in Toronto with highly experienced personal injury lawyers. They have
extensive experience dealing with insurance companies and negotiating fair
settlements for clients. In the event that a fair settlement is not reached,
Sokoloff Lawyers are also trial lawyers with the experience and resources to
take the case to trial if necessary. The
professional team is proud to offer a proven record of excellent service and
client satisfaction.
If you have suffered a catastrophic injury or have questions
about an injury you have suffered, contact a catastrophic personal injury
lawyer at Sokoloff today and discover what options you have available to pursue
the accident benefits you deserve.