Los Angeles Catastrophic Injury Attorneys

Serious Representation for the Most Serious of Injuries

When a catastrophic injury turns your life upside down, the right legal support can make all the difference as you pursue compensation. Our team at McGee Lerer Ogrin is known by our past clients and legal peers for handling complicated, high-stakes cases with real compassion and insight. We have built a proud legacy of helping injured clients secure the resources they need to move forward, including through multimillion-dollar settlements and verdicts. With years of experience, we bring both the grit to stand up to powerful insurance companies and the empathy to guide our clients through some of the hardest times of their lives.

If you or a loved one is dealing with the aftermath of a catastrophic injury, you don’t have to face this challenge on your own. Call our Los Angeles catastrophic injury lawyers at any time to schedule a free case evaluation—just dial (310) 231-9717.

Types of Catastrophic Injury Cases We Handle

Catastrophic injuries come in many forms, but they all share one thing in common: they have lasting, often permanent effects on a person’s health and quality of life. At McGee Lerer Ogrin, we have extensive experience representing clients with severe and complex injuries, so we’re ready to help with your case, too.

Four of the most common types of catastrophic injury cases we see are:

1. Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI): TBIs can be caused by car accidents, falls, or work accidents and often lead to long-term cognitive, emotional, and physical challenges.
2. Burn Injuries: Severe burns can cause disfigurement and chronic pain, and require years of surgeries, skin grafts, and rehabilitation. Beyond the physical toll, burn injuries often take a deep emotional and psychological toll.
3. Spinal Cord Injuries: From partial to total paralysis, spinal cord injuries completely reshape a victim's future, impacting mobility, independence, and overall quality of life.
4. Amputations: The loss of a limb is devastating, leading to major adjustments in how someone lives and works.

We also represent clients with severe organ damage, compound fractures, internal injuries, or any other injury with life-altering effects. If your injury and the aftermath it has caused feels overwhelming to explain, don’t worry. We’ll take the time to listen, understand, and tailor our approach to meet your specific needs. Each case is as unique as the person it affects, and we treat it that way.

Pursuing Comprehensive Compensation for You

Catastrophic injuries come with financial burdens that are as overwhelming as the physical ones. Medical bills, lost income, and ongoing care needs can quickly add up to staggering figures. That’s why we make it our mission to pursue every dollar of compensation you deserve.

We can help you fight to recover these types of damages when applicable:

• Economic Damages: Economic damages often include medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, lost wages, and costs for future care such as at-home nursing or specialized equipment.
• Non-Economic Damages: The impact of your injury goes beyond economics, though. You deserve compensation for pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life.
• Punitive Damages: When an injury is caused by egregious negligence or misconduct, we push for punitive damages to hold the at-fault party accountable.

We use every tool at our disposal to prepare a comprehensive and compelling case. For example, we often work closely with medical and financial experts, consulting life care planners, and negotiating assertively with insurance companies, so no detail is overlooked. For cases involving catastrophic injuries, the stakes are incredibly high. You can trust us to handle your case with the determination it deserves.

Do Catastrophic Injury Claims Always Go to Court?

Not all catastrophic injury claims go to court, but it’s important to be prepared for that possibility. Many cases are resolved through skilled negotiation with insurance companies, which often prefer to avoid the risks and costs of a trial. That said, claims involving significant compensation or complex liability usually come with stubborn resistance from insurers. When that happens, taking the case to court may become necessary.

At McGee Lerer Ogrin, we prepare every case as if it’s going to trial, making it thorough and well-documented from day one. If a trial does become unavoidable, you can feel confident knowing you have experienced litigators by your side who won’t back down.

Contact Us Today for Trusted Guidance in Catastrophic Injury Cases

Catastrophic injuries demand a legal team with experience, dedication, and heart. At McGee Lerer Ogrin, we have a long history of securing exceptional results for clients facing profound challenges, and we’re ready to do the same for you.

If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury, contact us online today or call (310) 231-9717 to request a no-cost consultation with our Los Angeles catastrophic injury attorneys.