Catastrophic Injury Lawyer in Glendale, CA

If a catastrophic accident has shattered your or your loved one’s life, Trdatyan Law Firm is here to help you pick up the pieces and put things back together. We take on cases involving severe car, truck, and motorcycle collisions; pedestrian accidents; and premises liability accidents, such as slip-and-fall mishaps. No matter the case, we treat clients as family and fight tirelessly for them, just as a trusted family member would. 

To speak with our Glendale catastrophic injury lawyer about your case, options for pursuing compensation, and what we can offer, contact us today. Consultations at our firm are free, and we can conduct them virtually. We understand that injuries can inhibit your ability to commute, which is why we strive to make starting with us accessible. 

Call (818) 418-8897 or reach out to us online. From Glendale, we serve clients navigating personal injury cases throughout Los Angeles County and the surrounding areas. 

What Is a Catastrophic Injury?

Catastrophic injuries are life-altering and usually result in long-term or lifelong disabilities, pain, and other health complications. These especially severe injuries often require extensive medical treatment and rehabilitation. In many cases, those who sustain catastrophic injuries are unable to work and need a lifetime of medical care.

The following is a list of common catastrophic injuries:

• Severe burns
• Amputation
• Paraplegia and quadriplegia
• Crushing injuries
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Blindness

Who Is Liable for Catastrophic Injuries?

Generally, liable parties in catastrophic mishaps are individuals or entities whose negligence led to the accident. Determining liability is one of our Glendale catastrophic injury attorney's first steps when pursuing just compensation for clients.

Examples of liable parties include but are not limited to:

• At-fault drivers in car wrecks
• Trucking companies and drivers in trucking accidents
• Property owners and managers responsible for maintaining safe premises 
• Manufacturers and distributors whose defective products caused harm

Your Options for Obtaining Compensation After a Catastrophic Injury 

In the aftermath of a serious accident, you or someone you care for may face amassing medical bills and the stress of missing work, all on top of physical pain. During such a difficult time, knowing you can obtain compensation for damages is important.  

While no amount of money can turn back time and prevent your accident from happening, it can help you or a loved one move forward with life without worrying about the expenses of treatments, rehabilitation, medications, damaged property, and more. 

Your options for seeking compensation include reaching a settlement with the at-fault party’s insurance, filing a personal injury lawsuit, or making a workers’ compensation claim. Below are more details about what these options entail:

Insurance Settlements

After a catastrophic event, the at-fault party’s insurance company may contact you with a settlement offer. While accepting this money might be appealing, there is a chance it is well below what you deserve. After all, the insurance company’s priority is to protect their bottom—not to look out for your best interests. 

Before accepting a settlement, consult our Glendale catastrophic injury attorney. He can review the offer and negotiate a settlement that actually meets your needs. After spending years working in the insurance industry, he understands how providers operate and uses this know-how when serving our clients. 

Personal Injury Lawsuits

If the liable party or their insurance refuses to provide fair compensation, we can pursue a lawsuit. In such instances, we work closely with clients to build strong cases by gathering evidence, consulting experts, and meticulously strategizing to prove liability and damages. Often, initiating litigation can motivate insurance companies to make fairer settlement offers. 

Workers’ Compensation Claims

If your catastrophic injury occurred on the job, you may be able to file a workers’ compensation claim. While we do not handle matters related to these claims, we can direct you to someone who can help you navigate workers’ compensation issues.