Catastrophic Injuries and Wrongful Death
Catastrophic injury law involves a civil lawsuit for a monetary settlement for the victim of a serious personal injury. The victim must prove that the defendant is responsible by proving that either negligence or a willful act of the defendant led to the victim’s injuries.
Catastrophic injuries are severe and devastating. Injuries are classified as catastrophic when:
Often victims of catastrophic injuries are permanently disabled, subject to extreme long-term suffering, and sometimes experience a significantly shortened life span. Catastrophic injuries may include:
If you or someone you love has suffered a catastrophic injury as the result of another’s negligence or misconduct, contact our Philadelphia office today. You may be entitled to monetary damages.
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Recent Catastrophic Injury Verdicts and Settlements
$3.2 million – hospital negligence – 2005
$3.1 million – motor vehicle accident – 2006
$2.8 million – motorcycle accident - 2002
Check out our other recent settlements and verdicts
At Wilson, Johnson and Zuber, Trial Lawyers, we will take on the big insurance companies, car companies, or corporations responsible for your pain. If you have been injured through not fault of your own, contact our Philadelphia office today. We will fight for you!
Personal Injuries
Personal injuries can be devastating to a victim, physically, financially, and emotionally. If you have been seriously injured, contact Wilson, Johnson and Zuber. We will explain your legal rights and what options you may have. You may be eligible to receive financial compensation for your damages. As a victim of a personal injury you may be entitled to recoupment of costs including:
If you are injured, find legal representation immediately. The days and weeks following a serious injury are chaotic. With Wilson, Johnson and Zuber in your corner, you can focus on recuperating while we protect your rights as a victim. More than one person or perhaps a business, corporation, or manufacturer may be held liable for the personal injuries sustained. We will identify your possible options and will aggressively pursue any and all parties responsible.
Personal injuries occur in a wide variety of accidents including:
If you or a loved one is the victim of a serious personal injury, contact our Philadelphia office today and arrange a case consultation. We will protect your rights and fight for any compensation you may deserve for damages. Our experienced personal injury lawyers can help you.
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Wrongful Death
Wrongful deaths are caused by someone else’s negligence, recklessness, inaction, or malpractice. Surviving dependents or beneficiaries are usually entitled to monetary damages as a result of the defendant’s misconduct. Wrongful death claims are civil suits which help families recover compensation. Possible damages include:
If you have lost a family member or loved one to wrongful death, you may be entitled to compensation. Those eligible to file for wrongful death include immediate family members (parents, spouses, and children) and in some states stepparents, grandparents, and dependents. If you would like to know more about wrongful death litigation and whether you are entitled to monetary damages, contact the Philadelphia wrongful death attorneys at Wilson, Johnson and Zuber today.
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Motor Vehicle Accidents
More than 40,000 people are killed each year on our nation’s roadways. Thousands more are seriously injured through no fault of their own. Insurance companies routinely offer victims small settlements. Without strong legal representation, you could be stuck paying for damages and medical bills from an accident that was not your fault. The motor vehicle accident attorneys at Wilson, Johnson and Zuber fight for victims of negligent or drunk drivers, victims of malfunctioning safety equipment, and those injured in vehicular rollovers. If you or a family member is the victim of an automobile accident contact our Philadelphia office immediately. For more information on motor vehicle accidents, click here.
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Defective Products
If you have been injured by a product – either defective or inherently dangerous – you may be eligible for compensation from responsible parties. At Wilson, Johnson and Zuber, Trial Lawyers, we will take on the big corporations responsible for your pain. If you have been injured as the result of a defective or dangerous product, contact our Philadelphia office today. Click here for more information on product liability.
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Medical Negligence
When death or serious injuries occur as a result of a physician’s negligence, victims suffer long-term physical, emotional, and financial damages. Our Philadelphia medical malpractice attorneys at Wilson, Johnson and Zuber will fight for victims of negligent medical care. If you suspect that you or a family member is the victim of medical malpractice or medical negligence, contact our offices immediately. For more information on medical malpractice, click here.
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Punitive Damages
Punitive damages, also known as exemplary damages, are damages awarded to a victim beyond compensatory damages. Punitive damages are awarded to victims of malicious misconduct and are imposed to reform or deter the defendant or similar parties from pursuing a similar future course of action. Punitive damages are awarded in only special cases when the defendant’s actions were intentional, malicious, or egregious.
The size of punitive damage outcomes varies greatly depending on the case and the jury. There are not maximums or minimums placed on awards and the jury alone determines the amount.
If you would like to know more about punitive damages or you would like our catastrophic injury or wrongful death lawyers to examine your case, contact our Philadelphia office today. We will fight for you.
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