How are catastrophic injury damages calculated?

Catastrophic injuries, like spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, or permanent disabilities, involve a different level of calculation than typical injury claims because the impact on your life is long-term or permanent. Damages typically account for:

• Current and future medical costs, including surgeries, therapy, and long-term care
• Lost income and lost future earning capacity
• The cost of home modifications or assistive equipment
• Pain, suffering, and loss of quality of life
• The impact on your ability to work, care for yourself, or care for your family

Because the stakes are so high, these cases often require input from medical experts, economists, and life care planners to project what your future needs will actually cost. Settling too quickly, before these costs are fully understood, can leave you without the resources you'll need down the road. Every case is different, and there's no way to predict an outcome in advance.