At The Mottley Law Firm in Richmond, Virginia, Kevin Mottley and his team handle serious or catastrophic injury cases. But what exactly does that mean? These are the types of cases involving injuries to clients that have caused negative, meaningful, and permanent changes to their life.
Types of Catastrophic Injuries
Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries represent one of the most serious types of catastrophic injuries. These injuries can result from car accidents, truck accidents, falls, or any incident involving trauma to the head. Brain injuries often cause permanent cognitive, physical, and emotional changes that affect every aspect of a person's life.
Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal cord injuries can result in partial or complete paralysis, dramatically altering a person's mobility and independence. These injuries require extensive medical care, rehabilitation, and often lifelong assistance with daily activities.
Serious Orthopedic Injuries
Severe orthopedic injuries involving bones, joints, and muscles can cause permanent disability, chronic pain, and significant limitations in a person's ability to work or enjoy life as they did before their injury.
Key Characteristics of Catastrophic Injuries
Permanent and Meaningful Life Changes
What makes an injury "catastrophic" is not just its severity, but the permanent and meaningful changes it causes to a person's life. These changes can affect:
- Ability to work and earn a living
- Independence in daily activities
- Relationships with family and friends
- Physical capabilities and mobility
- Cognitive function and mental capacity
- Overall quality of life and future plans
Legal Requirements for Catastrophic Injury Cases
Caused by Someone Else's Negligence
For The Mottley Law Firm to be interested in handling a catastrophic injury case, the injuries must have been caused by someone else's negligence. This could include negligent drivers, unsafe property conditions, defective products, or medical malpractice.
Client Not at Fault
Additionally, the injured person must not have been at fault for causing their own injuries. Virginia follows contributory negligence rules, which makes this factor particularly important in personal injury cases.
Why Choose The Mottley Law Firm for Catastrophic Injury Cases
Catastrophic injury cases require specialized legal expertise, substantial resources, and extensive experience. These cases often involve:
- Complex medical evidence and expert testimony
- Life care planning and future medical cost projections
- Lost earning capacity calculations
- Significant insurance coverage issues
- Long-term rehabilitation and care needs
Kevin Mottley and The Mottley Law Firm have extensive experience handling these complex cases in Richmond, Virginia, and throughout the state. Their track record includes some of Virginia's largest settlements and verdicts for catastrophic injury victims.
If You Need Help
If you or a loved one fall within the category of having suffered a catastrophic injury caused by someone else's negligence, please call The Mottley Law Firm so that they can have an opportunity to speak with you about the matter and see if they might be able to help.
Located in Richmond, Virginia, The Mottley Law Firm looks forward to meeting you and helping you navigate the complex legal and medical challenges that come with catastrophic injury cases. Their experienced team understands the long-term implications of these injuries and fights to ensure clients receive the compensation they need for their lifetime of care and recovery.
