One day, you could be going about your normal routine. Then, a catastrophic injury can change nearly everything. You could be facing paralysis, the loss of a limb, brain damage, severe burns, or many other afflictions that completely alter the trajectory of your life.
Your career may suddenly be uncertain. Things you never had to think twice about, such as getting dressed, driving, or moving around your home, may now require help. Your family may also find themselves taking on responsibilities they never expected.
At Djiba Law, we make it our goal to aid people in Austin and throughout Central Texas by helping them understand their legal options after a catastrophic injury.
Attorney Malick Djiba will take the time to listen to what you’ve been through, learn what your life looked like before the accident, and understand what you may need as you work toward a better future.
After a catastrophic injury, the bills you have today may only be the beginning.
You could need additional surgery, rehabilitation, medication, mobility equipment, or assistance at home. Your house or vehicle may need to be modified so you can use it safely. You may also be facing a long period away from work, or wondering whether returning to your old career will ever be possible.
That can make an early insurance offer difficult to evaluate. When medical bills are piling up and you need money now, a settlement may look like a way to finally put some of the stress behind you.
But what happens when the money runs out?
If your injury requires care for years to come or permanently affects your ability to earn an income, accepting a settlement without understanding those future needs could leave you without the resources you need later.
Depending on the circumstances, your claim may involve medical expenses, lost wages, reduced earning ability, pain and suffering, loss of independence, future care, and other losses caused by your injury.
Attorney Djiba can help you look at more than what has already happened. He can help you understand what your injury may mean for your future and what information will be important when determining the value of your claim.
A catastrophic injury can occur in many different ways.
You could be seriously injured in a truck or motor vehicle accident, at a construction site, while working, because of an unsafe property, or because defective equipment failed.
And sometimes, figuring out who is responsible is not as simple as identifying the person who caused the accident. There may be more than one party involved.
When you are facing an injury that could affect the rest of your life, it is important to understand who may be responsible and what options you have for seeking compensation.
At Djiba Law, we can investigate what happened, gather the available evidence, and look closely at the people and companies involved. Attorney Djiba can also help identify the insurance coverage and other potential sources of recovery that may apply to your situation.
You deserve to have someone look at what actually happened instead of simply accepting the version of events presented by the people or companies trying to avoid responsibility.
A catastrophic injury claim is about more than proving that an accident happened. You also need to show how that accident has affected your life.
That means looking at your medical treatment, your ability to work, your everyday activities, and the things you may need help with now that you didn’t need help with before.
At Djiba Law, we can gather accident reports, photographs, witness information, medical records, employment documents, insurance information, and other evidence that may help tell the story of what happened and what you have lost because of it.
Attorney Malick Djiba has more than a decade of experience handling personal injury claims. He understands that two people can suffer similar injuries and still face very different challenges afterward. That is why he takes the time to listen to what you’re experiencing rather than treating your claim like a set of numbers on a page.
You should not have to make those decisions without understanding what they could mean for your future. Our job is to give you the information and guidance you need to move forward with confidence.
We can also communicate with insurance companies and other parties on your behalf. If an insurer questions the seriousness of your injury or presents you with a settlement before you have a clear picture of your future needs, Attorney Djiba can help you understand what the offer does and does not address.
You cannot change what happened. But you can take steps to protect yourself and your family from some of the consequences that come with a life-changing injury.
Before accepting an insurance settlement, make sure you understand what you may be giving up. The medical care you need years from now, your ability to earn an income, your independence, and the way you live your everyday life may all be affected by the decisions you make today.
Djiba Law offers a 100% free consultation, and you pay no attorney’s fees unless you win. A flat 33% contingency fee may be available for qualifying personal injury cases based on the facts and timing of the claim.
Call Djiba Law in Austin, Texas, at (512) 547-5742 or contact the firm online to tell us how your injury has changed your life. We’re ready to listen, answer your questions, and help you understand what options may be available as you work toward protecting your future.
