When the careless or intentional acts of one person causes another to suffer serious and sometimes irreversible injury, the injured person may file a catastrophic personal injury lawsuit or claim.  Catastrophic personal injuries can occur as a result of a defective product, a car accident, and even medical malpractice.

In a catastrophic personal injury suit, the injured person commonly seeks compensatory damages to return them to the position in which they would have been had the injury not occurred.  Compensatory damages may include wages lost by the injured person because he or she could not work.  It also covers medical expenses and treatment related to the injury sustained.  In certain circumstances, the injured person may also be entitled to recover punitive damages, which is intended to punish the person or organization responsible for the injury.

If you've suffered a catastrophic personal injury, you should know your rights under the law. Call us at 404-525-1080 or contact us online and let the attorneys at Edmond & Jones evaluate your claim. With us on your side, you'll never fight alone.