Catastrophic Injury Litigation

A Dedicated Team of Denver Catastrophic Injury Attorneys Focused on Catastrophic Injury Cases Helping Clients Nationwide Pursue Justice

Catastrophic Injury Litigation

A Dedicated Team of Legal Experts Focused on Catastrophic Injury Cases Helping Clients Nationwide Pursue Justice

What is a Catastrophic Injury?

A catastrophic injury is a serious injury that results in the victim having permanent damage. Some injuries that are often considered to be catastrophic include:

Spinal cord injuries
Traumatic brain injuries
Burn injuries
Severe fractures
Internal organ injuries
Electrocution

Individuals who sustain these types of life-changing injuries often have limited mobility or cognitive limitations, which may last for months or even years. These injuries can result in extensive medical and rehabilitation expenses and substantial loss of earnings, including financial losses related to the injured person’s future ability to earn money. In many cases, the injured person is not the only one incurring a financial loss. Caring for an injured loved one often requires working spouses, partners, or other family members to miss substantial time from their own jobs as they devote significant time to caring for the injured person.

Our Colorado catastrophic injury lawyers and specially assembled Victim’s Advocates Group are here to help you through this painful process.

From Kyle’s interview for the Masters of Personal Injury series on ReelLawyers.com.

When the unimaginable happens, it can often be overwhelming and confusing to know what the next steps are. Our specialized team will ensure all of your rights under the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) are met, along with being devoted to finding out what really happened. Our Victim’s Advocates Group comprises those who worked for a police department and judicial system, so they deeply understand the civil and criminal justice system and can empathize with the traumatic event that has unfortunately happened to you and your family. They will also ensure evidence is preserved and procure all public records so our catastrophic injury attorneys can fight for your and your loved one’s rights.

What Damages Are Recoverable in a Catastrophic Injury Lawsuit?

It is important to note that every catastrophic injury case is different, and every personal injury claim can vary. However, we understand that you may have questions during this trying time, and we can help you find the answers. As a plaintiff in Colorado, you may be eligible to recover economic and non-economic damages:

Economic Damages
Retail value of past medical expenses
Retail value of future medical expenses
Retail value of Rehabilitation costs
Medical equipment
Home modification / accommodation costs
Pre-tax value of past wage loss
Pre-tax value of future wage loss

Non-Economic Damages
Pain
Suffering
Loss of enjoyment of life
Mental anguish
Inconvenience
Physical impairment
Disfigurement

Our catastrophic injury lawyers, along with our Victim’s Advocates Group, understand the hardships you and your family are now facing. We’re so sorry tragedy has struck, and we are here to help you. Our team is dedicated to fighting for your rights and ensuring a full investigation is opened so you can find peace of mind among the uncertainties of what comes next. We’ll provide available resources to ensure you are financially taken care of and that your best available care is met.

From Kyle’s interview for the Masters of Personal Injury series on ReelLawyers.com.

Should you have any questions or are unsure if you or your family member may have a case, we encourage you to contact our Elite Litigation Group today to talk to one of our team members about what happened and about your options. We understand what you’re going through and are here to help.

More Resources About Catastrophic Injury Claims

Knowing Who To Contact Can Be an Important Step in the Recovery Process

From Kyle’s interview for the Masters of Personal Injury series on ReelLawyers.com.

If you or someone in your family has been seriously injured, then you have experienced first-hand how much a person’s life can be changed in the blink of an eye. When something terrible and unexpected like this happens, you and your family are suddenly thrust into a world of chaos and uncertainty that just days or even hours ago seemed unimaginable. As you try to regain some level of control amid all the uncertainty, you might wonder or ask yourself, “What do we do now?” or “What’s next for us?”

The book Unthinkable written by wrongful death attorney Kyle Bachus

Attorney Kyle Bachus knows first-hand how difficult it can be to suddenly lose a loved one in an accident. It’s also devastating when you or a family member suffers severe injuries that forever change your life. When the unthinkable happens, what are your next steps? How can you start to rebuild your life in this new normal? If you’ve recently been affected by catastrophic injury or wrongful death, Kyle Bachus provides guidance on navigating this path that no one chooses.

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Client Stories

Medical Malpractice

$27,000,000

Our client’s child suffers from permanent brain damage as a result of inadequate care while in the care of a hospital.

Defective Medical Device

$21,000,000

Our client underwent a common hip replacement surgery but was implanted with a defective product that required multiple revision surgeries that ultimately destroyed the hip joint and caused significant permanent physical disability.

Pedestrian Struck by Car

$12,000,000

Our client was a pedestrian that was struck by a motor vehicle and suffered a serious brain injury

Bicyclist Hit by Car

$8,000,000

The Elite Litigation Group was hired to protect the rights of a bicyclist that suffered a spinal injury after being hit by a car.

Commercial Truck Collision

$5,250,000

The victim suffered multiple blunt force trauma, internal bleeding, a liver laceration, a broken pelvis and a leg after being involved in a commercial truck crash

Fall at Commercial Property

$3,750,000

The team of legal professionals at Bachus & Schanker successfully recovered over $3 million dollars for a client that sustained a spinal cord injury after falling at a commercial property.

Leg Fractures

$1,850,000

Our client suffered broken legs, a fractures left ankle and a fractured elbow after her vehicle was hit by a semi-truck. The victim spent nearly two months in hospital, underwent five surgeries and significant rehabilitation.

Catastrophic Injuries

$1,740,000

A cyclist sustained catastrophic injuries after a vehicle attempted an illegal lane change and oversteered the vehicle into the lane occupied by our client. The victim incurred more than $370,000 in medical expenses.

Meet Our Legal Experts

We know what happened to you is unimaginable. Our only goal is to help you and your family on this painful journey and fight for your rights. When you need skilled, experienced, and compassionate representation, the Elite Litigation Group is here for you. With years of experience and multiple office locations serving nationwide, our personal injury attorneys are ready to serve you and fight for the compensation you deserve.

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Testimonials

“Thank you for not giving up on me”

…there was a point when I wanted to give up… Bachus & Schanker did not give up on me. They just kept pushing through and letting me know that we’re on a team and that they’re there for me, to support me and help me in any way I need.

Thank you for giving me a second chance, for helping me with a second chance and thank you for not giving up on me.

When you go through an accident, so many people you find give up on you and you don’t matter anymore to them and that wasn’t the case with Bachus & Schanker.

Molly Cain

Catastrophic Injury Litigation