Sustaining a severe, permanent injury can change your life. From your work to your hobbies and relationships, you and those around you will need to adapt to your new reality.
If you suffered life-changing injuries in an accident that was not your fault, a St. Peter catastrophic injury lawyer can guide you through the legal process. One of our personal injury attorneys can help you secure compensation so that you can access the care you need. We can also provide you with valuable knowledge and support as you recover.
A catastrophic injury is generally a permanent injury that significantly changes the way you live. It can prevent you from returning to your former employment and living independently. Examples of catastrophic injuries include:
If you or your loved one suffered a life-altering injury in St. Peter, one of our attorneys can help you secure much-needed compensation. As severe injuries pose a massive financial burden, you will need to file claims against the responsible parties to gain access to necessary long-term care and support services.
The actions or inaction of multiple parties can cause an accident. Identifying as many potential parties as possible and filing claims against them increases the odds of receiving fair compensation for your catastrophic injury.
Crashes involving cars, trucks, and other motor vehicles cause a large portion of catastrophic injuries. In these cases, potentially responsible parties could include:
Depending on the circumstances of the accident, others may be liable for your injuries.
We can identify each party that has insurance coverage that can contribute to your settlement. Though it can take time to satisfactorily resolve a catastrophic injury claim in St. Peter, our attorneys have experience representing complex injury cases.
If multiple parties contributed to the accident and you were not more at-fault for causing the accident, Minnesota Statutes § 604.01 allows you to collect compensation. However, you will see a reduction in your compensation to reflect your partial responsibility. If the incident was 20 percent your fault, you can collect 80 percent of your damages.
Allocating fault is part of settlement negotiations, but a judge or jury will decide the fault allocation if your case goes to trial. One of our attorneys can gather and present evidence that demonstrates other parties in St. Peter primarily caused the accident and your catastrophic injury, helping preserve your right to complete compensation.
If you sustained life-changing harm, you do not need to navigate the aftermath alone. A St. Peter catastrophic injury lawyer at Maschka Personal Injury can help. You owe us nothing until we secure a settlement for you. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.
