The sheer variety of personal injuries that we have dealt with here at DelVecchio & Miller, LLC is only matched by the range of their severity. But no matter the type or scope of the injury, we have helped each client and given them the dedicated attention they deserve. Following is information about some of the most severe types of cases that our Pennsylvania personal injury attorneys have seen.
What Qualifies as a Serious Personal Injury in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania state statutes and case law combine to govern both personal injury cases in general and the definition of “serious injury” specifically. Typically, cases that affect your quality of life, compromise your ability to work, or cause long-term or permanent damage count as “serious.” To name a specific instance, the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law (MVFRL) defines a serious injury as one that results in death, significant deformity, or serious impairment or loss of bodily function.
How Does Pennsylvania Law Address Traumatic Brain Injuries?
Many of our clients come in with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) that stem from various major accidents, including car crashes, falls, workplace injuries, and violent assaults. If left untreated, TBIs can lead to long-term cognitive impairments, memory loss, and personality change. Pennsylvania courts treat TBIs seriously and often award compensation to cover medical expenses, rehabilitation, and pain and suffering when someone else is responsible for the injured party’s condition.
What Are the Implications of Spinal Cord Injuries?
Spinal cord injuries can lead to partial or complete paralysis, depending on the physiological location and severity of the harm. As with TBIs, Pennsylvania courts treat spinal cord injuries with the gravity they deserve, often awarding compensation to cover lost wages and diminished earning capacity.
Understanding the Impact of Severe Burn Injuries
Though burn injuries do not result in the internal damage that TBIs or spinal injuries do, the most severe ones can mean excruciating, long-lasting physical and emotional pain for the injured person. Those who suffer from serious burns often require multiple surgeries and skin grafts, which can result in significant and permanent disfigurement. In addition to compensation for immediate medical costs and suffering, Pennsylvania courts can award coverage for reconstructive surgery and psychological counseling.
The Consequences of Amputations
Some of our clients who suffered from vehicle collisions, workplace incidents, or medical malpractice have had to undergo amputation surgery, forever changing how they function in their daily lives. They have had to deal with the physical and emotional toll of the procedure, and we have helped them pursue the costs of prosthetics, loss of companionship, and rehabilitation in court.
Recovering From Trauma with DelVecchio & Miller, LLC
Here at DelVecchio & Miller, LLC, our compassionate, dedicated, and seasoned personal injury attorneys serve our seriously injured clients who are trying to rebuild their lives. If you’ve been injured by someone else’s wrongdoing and need a trauma lawyer in the Pittsburgh and surrounding western Pennsylvania Metro area, give us a call at (412) 434-1400 or fill out our online contact form for a free consultation. We serve injured victims in counties throughout Pennsylvania, including Allegheny County, Beaver County, Armstrong County, Butler County, Fayette County, Washington County, Westmoreland County, Greene County, Mercer County, Jefferson County, Clearfield County, Clarion County, and Lawrence County.
We understand what you are going through. We are here to help.