Catastrophic Injury Settlements in San Bernardino

Representation for Severely Injured Workers

When you've been injured at work so severely that you cannot return to your duties, it can be incredibly stressful and painful. These types of injuries are common throughout the manufacturing and construction injuries but can potentially occur in any job. Catastrophic injuries can affect you and your family in many ways, including emotionally, physically, and financially. At the Law Office of Mann & Mann, we help severely injured individuals seek workers' compensation benefits. This may include disability benefits, medical treatment, and rehabilitation expenses.

What Is a Catastrophic Injury?

A catastrophic injury is typically determined by the level of impact an injury has on a person's life. If an injury leads to permanent disfigurement or long-term disability, it can be categorized as catastrophic. Any disability or injury that prevents a person from earning a wage may be seen as catastrophic.

A few examples of catastrophic injuries include:

• Brain injuries
• Blindness
• Crush injuries
• Amputations
• Spinal injuries
• Disfigurement

Catastrophic Injury Benefits

You are eligible to receive essentially the same general benefits through workers' compensation for catastrophic injuries that you are eligible to receive for less extreme injuries. The primary difference between catastrophic injuries and general injuries is that catastrophic injuries generally have a much longer lasting impact on workers. Oftentimes, workers are prevented from returning to work ever again. If you have suffered a catastrophic injury you may be eligible to receive the following:

• Reimbursement for medical treatment and expenses
• Compensation for any permanent impairment or disability
• In the event that the injured worker succumbed to their injuries, their family may be able to recover death benefits

Protect Your Right to Benefits by Contacting Us

The law may be designed to protect those who are injured at work, but this does not mean that your employer or their insurance companies will act in your best interest. If you or someone you love suffered a catastrophic injury, your financial needs are likely building quickly. With diminished physical capacities and the potential for long-term medical care, working with a San Bernardino catastrophic injury lawyer is in your best interest. You should report your injury right away, see a doctor, and get started on your claim with the help of an attorney from the Law Office of Mann & Mann.