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Unfortunately, due to the size, weight and speed capabilities of commercial and motor vehicles, collisions often result in catastrophic injuries.  Injuries are considered catastrophic when they will have a long-term impact on someone's life. These types of injuries typically require significant medical care and are often permanent in their nature.  Catastrophic injuries are taxing financially and emotionally.  At Stigall Whitworth, we have dealt with catastrophic injuries and know how to help you navigate you through this troubled time.  There are a number of different catastrophic injuries, including:

• Severe head trauma
• Amputation
• Loss of vision
• Spinal Cord injury
• Brain damage
• Severe burns
• Neurological damage
• Paralysis
• Paraplegia
• Permanent injuries to the foot, hand, back, neck or shoulder

Catastrophic injuries often result from trucking accidents, motor vehicle collisions and other types of collisions that occur on the road.  You need an attorney who will carefully evaluate what compensation is needed to cover the costs associated with catastrophic injuries. These costs include medical bills, lost wages, future earnings, lost enjoyment of life, mental anguish, and pain and suffering.

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious injury to the brain, usually caused by severe striking of the head. Usually, a TBI results in lifelong mental, physical and emotional complications that may include:

• Severe pain
• Loss of memory
• Speech problems
• Severe mood swings
• Personality changes
• Loss of motor skills and paralysis
• Sleep disorders
• Vision changes
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Difficulty remembering
• Difficulty finding the right words

We thoroughly investigate our cases in order to uncover important evidence, build strong litigation strategies, engage in smart negotiations and fighting aggressively in the courtroom to get our clients the best compensation awards possible.