Client sustained life-threatening injuries after being hit by a driver who passed away at the scene. We obtained close to the policy limits with an additional claimant pre-suit and negotiated medical liens down over $250,000.
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A serious accident can change everything in seconds. When an injury is severe enough to affect your ability to work, care for yourself, or live independently, it’s known as a catastrophic injury. These cases involve long-term or permanent consequences, and the path to healing can be long and complicated.
If you’ve suffered a catastrophic injury in Fitchburg, you don’t have to face the legal process alone. Pemberton Personal Injury Law Firm has decades of combined experience helping Wisconsin injury victims get the support they need. We work closely with our clients to build strong cases and stand up to insurance companies that try to minimize serious claims.
Not every injury rises to the level of catastrophic, but many accident survivors find themselves dealing with consequences far more serious than they expected. Catastrophic injuries are those that cause lasting damage to your body or brain, often requiring ongoing medical care, rehabilitation, or permanent lifestyle changes.
Common examples include the following types of injuries:
Any one of these injuries can affect every part of your life, from your ability to work to your daily routine and personal relationships. Understanding what you’re dealing with is the first step toward knowing what your claim may be worth.
Catastrophic injuries can occur in many different situations. Some of the most common causes include car and truck accidents, motorcycle crashes, falls, and workplace incidents.
High-speed collisions can cause devastating trauma to the head, neck, and spine. If another driver’s negligence was responsible, you may have a valid claim for medical costs, lost income, and long-term care needs. Our personal injury lawyers are familiar with how these cases unfold under Wisconsin law. In cases involving commercial vehicles, our Fitchburg truck accident lawyers investigate liability to ensure all responsible parties are held accountable.
TBIs are among the most common and serious catastrophic injuries. According to the CDC, there were over 69,000 TBI-related deaths in the United States in 2021 alone. Many more survivors are left with lasting cognitive, emotional, and physical challenges that require long-term support.
Our experienced lawyers understand the full impact a TBI can have on a person’s life. We work to make sure that impact is reflected in the compensation we pursue on your behalf.
Spinal cord damage can result in partial or full paralysis, changing the course of a person’s life overnight. These cases often involve significant medical expenses, home modifications, and around-the-clock care. We are here to help you understand your options and pursue the full value of your claim.
Catastrophic injury cases can involve significant financial losses, both now and in the future. Wisconsin law allows injury victims to seek compensation for a wide range of damages.
This may include:
Every case is different, and the amount you can recover depends on the specific circumstances of your accident and injury. Our team evaluates each case carefully to identify every category of loss you may be entitled to.
Timing matters in a catastrophic injury case. Typically, a lawsuit must be filed within 3 years from the date of the accident. However, certain exceptions and elements of your claim may change this deadline, so it’s essential to have a lawyer’s help. If you’re unsure where you stand, reaching out to an attorney as soon as possible is the right move.
When the stakes are this high, who you hire matters. Our attorneys bring decades of combined experience to every case, and we have a track record that includes achieving a landmark jury verdict in a high-stakes personal injury case. That kind of courtroom experience gives us a real advantage when negotiating with insurers who know we’re prepared to go to trial.
We also operate on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing unless we win your case. From your first call through the resolution of your claim, we’re in your corner every step of the way. The Pemberton Promise is our commitment to honest communication, dedicated representation, and results-driven advocacy for every client.
Recovering from a catastrophic injury is hard enough without the added stress of fighting an insurance company on your own. Pemberton Personal Injury understands what you’re going through, and we’re ready to take on the legal heavy lifting so you can focus on what matters most.
If you’re ready to talk through your options, contact us today for a free case evaluation. There’s no obligation, and getting started costs you nothing.
Insurance companies profit when you lose. Every claim they deny, every settlement they lowball, every injured person they convince to accept less—that’s money in their pocket. And they’re very good at what they do.
At Pemberton Personal Injury Law Firm, we’ve made it our mission to take on the insurance companies that put profits over people. We know every underhanded tactic they’ll use to cheat you out of fair compensation, and we’re prepared to fight fire with fire. When insurance adjusters see us coming, they know they’re in for a real battle. You didn’t ask to be injured.
You didn’t ask to fight a billion-dollar corporation. But now that you’re here, you deserve lawyers who will go to war for you. We don’t settle for less than full compensation, we don’t back down from tough fights, and we don’t let insurance companies bully our clients. PERIOD.
Life following a serious injury can bring intense emotions and pain. Accident victims often hope to get their lives back on track, only to be held back by the demands involved with personal injury claims. This is especially the case for individuals who become hospitalized. Wherever you are in the process, we’d be glad to help.
Our injury lawyers in Wisconsin step up to represent you. At Pemberton, we provide this advocacy at every step in the injury claims process so you can be on your way to feeling like yourself again.
Contact our Wisconsin personal injury attorneys at (608) 448-6242 to speak with one of our experienced attorneys. We will create a plan together to help you protect your rights and get you back to your life.
$40M+ Won For Our Clients
Client sustained life-threatening injuries after being hit by a driver who passed away at the scene. We obtained close to the policy limits with an additional claimant pre-suit and negotiated medical liens down over $250,000.
In this car accident case, the client suffered catastrophic injuries in a head-on collision when the at-fault driver crossed the center line. Her injuries included multiple broken bones in the chest, ribs, wrist, and ankle, internal injuries requiring intestinal surgery, and a damaged artery in the spine. With medical expenses exceeding $4,000, we secured the at-fault driver’s full insurance coverage and pursued an additional $1,000,000 from the client’s own insurance policy. We also negotiated a reduction of more than $468,000 in outstanding medical costs to ensure the client received maximum financial recovery for her life-altering injuries and permanent impact on her ability to work.
The client’s loved one suffered a fatal injury in an auto collision that resulted in over $382,000 in medical bills. Acting as the family’s second attorney, we navigated difficult policy-limit issues and secured a $1,000,000 settlement. While the case had greater overall value and the family would have liked a higher recovery, they chose to settle to avoid prolonged litigation and move forward.
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“If you ever need an attorney, he would be the first one I recommend”