North Huntingdon
Catastrophic Injury Lawyer

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1. What Is a Catastrophic Injury in North Huntingdon, PA?
2. The Benefits of Choosing Our North Huntingdon Catastrophic Injury Law Firm
3. Past Clients Love the Results We Have Attained for Them
4. Our North Huntingdon Catastrophic Injury Attorneys Fight for All Damages Available
5. What Is the Cost of Hiring a Catastrophic Injury Lawyer?
6. The Deadline for Filing a Catastrophic Injury Lawsuit in North Huntingdon, PA

REVIEWED BY

C. William Kenny

November 11, 2024

Board certified by National Board of Trial Advocacy

From motor vehicle accidents on Lincoln Hwy to property owner carelessness, there are many ways to be injured due to someone else’s negligence. Sometimes, the injuries a person sustains due to someone else’s actions or carelessness are catastrophic. If you or a loved one have recently sustained catastrophic injuries because of someone else’s negligence, discuss your case with a North Huntingdon catastrophic injury lawyer.

At Berger and Green, our North Huntingdon personal injury lawyers know that adjusting to life after sustaining catastrophic injuries can be very challenging. We can help during this difficult time by fighting for any damages that may be available. Contact us today to get started with a free consultation.

What Is a Catastrophic Injury in North Huntingdon, PA?

Pennsylvania does not legally define catastrophic injury. However, we regard a catastrophic injury to be an injury that has a substantial (and often long-term) impact on your quality of life. Common examples of potentially catastrophic injuries include:

• Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
• Loss of limbs
• Spinal cord injuries, particularly if they result in paralysis
• Organ damage
• Miscarriage
• Severe burns and/or scarring
• Nerve damage

Suffering such catastrophic injuries will most likely require extended care at such facilities as:

• University of Pennsylvania Medical Center (UPMC) Presbyterian
• UPMC Mercy Trauma and Burn Center

We handle various types of catastrophic injury cases, including:

• Car accidents
• Bike accidents
• Truck accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Premises liability cases
• Product liability cases

That’s not necessarily a full list. Get in touch if you think you have a case we may help with.

The Benefits of Choosing Our North Huntingdon Catastrophic Injury Law Firm

Hiring our lawyers to handle your claim or lawsuit allows you to focus on your recovery after sustaining catastrophic injuries. You’ll rest easier when you have the peace of mind that comes from knowing legal professionals are handling your case.

Specific reasons to choose our firm include:

• We offer over 40 years of experience
• We’ve served thousands of clients across Pennsylvania
• We offer personalized support, tailoring our services to your specific needs

We will handle the claims process for you while you recover. We will investigate, gather evidence, file your claim, and negotiate a fair settlement. From police reports to medical records to your financial statements, we will build a case file that identifies who was at fault, who is liable, and the damages you are owed. 

Past Clients Love the Results We Have Attained for Them

Our personal injury clients frequently leave glowing reviews, saying things like:

“I couldn’t have done this alone. I was mentally, physically unable to deal with all this. They here at Berger and Green removed all the stress, all the anxiety off of my shoulders and the burden.” 

Check our reviews page for more testimonials from happy clients.

Our North Huntingdon Catastrophic Injury Attorneys Fight for All Damages Available

A catastrophic injury case is the type in which both economic and non-economic damages may be available. If the case goes to trial, the jury may award punitive damages to punish the defendant and discourage future negligence. However, it’s entirely up to the jury whether to award punitive damages.

Economic damages consist of the financial losses resulting from a catastrophic injury accident. Common examples in a catastrophic injury case include:

• Past and current medical bills
• The cost of future medical treatment
• Past and current lost wages
• Lost earning potential or capacity
• The cost of hiring home service providers
• The cost of equipping a home to accommodate your injuries

Many factors can influence how much compensation may be available in any type of personal injury case. That said, damages in catastrophic injury cases can be quite substantial. Thus, insurance companies and defendants often fight hard to avoid making fair offers. You need representation from attorneys who understand that perseverance is often an essential quality in winning these types of cases.

Along with economic damages, we can also fight for non-economic damages. These apply to losses or struggles that aren’t necessarily financial. Common examples include:

• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Discomfort or similar inconvenience
• Embarrassment and humiliation
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Disfigurement

At Berger and Green, our North Huntingdon catastrophic injury attorneys are on hand to examine your case and explain in greater detail the types of damages that may be available. Contact us today for more information.

What Is the Cost of Hiring a Catastrophic Injury Lawyer?

You could face significant financial strain in the aftermath of an accident that has left you or a loved one with catastrophic injuries. Although you may know that a catastrophic injury attorney could help you seek compensation to help relieve some of your burdens, you might nevertheless hesitate to hire a lawyer because you don’t think you can afford one.

We don’t believe our clients should take an unreasonable financial risk when they hire our firm. That’s why we offer free consultations.

It’s also why we work on a contingency fee basis. Using the contingency fee model, we don’t charge our clients any upfront fees for our legal services. Any fee we charge for legal representation is a percentage of the compensation we recover for a client. 

We don’t get paid if you don’t get paid. Such an arrangement ensures you can hire a lawyer without worrying about adding to your bills. It also incentivizes your attorneys to fight for the full amount of compensation available.

The Deadline for Filing a Catastrophic Injury Lawsuit in North Huntingdon, PA

Someone seeking compensation after being injured due to negligence in North Huntingdon, PA, generally has two years from the date of being injured to file a lawsuit with the Huntingdon County Courthouse. If you wait too long to contact our law firm to begin working on your case, you may no longer have the right to sue.

You could theoretically still seek compensation by filing an insurance claim. However, insurers are often willing to negotiate because they know claimants have the option of filing a lawsuit if the insurers don’t offer a fair settlement. If you no longer have that option, the insurance company may be less inclined to negotiate fairly. Avoid this by getting in touch with our firm sooner rather than later.

Contact Our North Huntingdon Catastrophic Injury Lawyers for Help With Your Case

Offering over four decades of experience, our team at Berger and Green is ready to help you fight for what you deserve when someone else’s negligence leaves you or a loved one struggling to adjust to life with catastrophic injuries.

We know you may be in a confusing place right now. We can help you navigate the aftermath of your accident with optimism and confidence. Learn more about what our North Huntingdon catastrophic injury attorneys can do for you by calling us today for a free consultation.