Life changes in an instant when serious injuries occur. One moment, you're driving to work on the New Jersey Turnpike or crossing a busy Manhattan intersection. The next, you're waking up in a hospital bed, facing a future filled with medical appointments, rehabilitation sessions, and mounting bills.
Serious injuries don't just cause physical pain; they disrupt every aspect of your life. Family relationships may be strained with new caregiving responsibilities. Career plans may derail due to disability. Financial security can crumble as medical expenses pile up and income disappears.
During this challenging time, you need more than just legal representation. You need an advocate who understands the unique challenges of severe injury cases in New York and New Jersey, from understanding complicated medical evidence to calculating long-term care needs.
The personal injury lawyers at Hofmann & Schweitzer focus on severe injury cases. We understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll these injuries take and fight for the compensation you deserve while you focus on recovery.
Types of Serious Injury Cases We Handle
Our New York and New Jersey personal injury lawyers represent victims of severe and life-altering injuries. We focus our practice on serious injury cases, such as:
- Truck accidents. Due to the size and weight difference between commercial trucks and passenger vehicles, collisions involving commercial trucks often cause severe injuries. We investigate every aspect of these accidents, including driver logs, maintenance records, and company policies, to determine liability and fight for fair compensation.
- Motor vehicle accidents. Serious car crashes can cause life-changing injuries, especially when they involve high speeds, distracted drivers, or drunk drivers. Our legal team knows how to identify all potential sources of compensation, including underinsured motorist coverage.
- Fall injuries. Falls from heights or dangerous property conditions that result in trip or slip and falls can lead to serious injuries, including fractures, internal bleeding, and head trauma. We help victims hold negligent property owners accountable.
- Defective products. Manufacturers must be held responsible when dangerous or defective products cause serious injuries. Our attorneys have the technical knowledge to tackle these complex cases and take on large companies.
These accidents can result in severe injuries, including but not limited to the following:
- Traumatic brain injuries. These devastating injuries can cause permanent cognitive impairment, personality changes, and mobility issues. We work with neurologists and rehabilitation specialists to document the full impact of your brain injury and secure compensation for long-term care needs.
- Spinal cord injuries. Damage to the spinal cord can result in partial or complete paralysis. Our attorneys understand the lifetime costs associated with these injuries, from specialized equipment to home modifications and ongoing care.
Other serious injuries may include internal bleeding, complex fractures, and permanent disfigurement.
What a Severe Injury May Mean for You
Serious injuries affect every aspect of a victim's life, often requiring significant adjustments to daily routines and future plans. The physical, emotional, and financial toll can be enormous and include:
- Physical challenges. Many victims face years of painful recovery, multiple surgeries, and ongoing physical therapy. Some never regain their previous abilities and must adapt to permanent disabilities.
- Emotional trauma. The psychological impact of serious injuries often includes depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and loss of enjoyment of life. These non-physical injuries deserve recognition and compensation.
- Financial strain. Medical bills can quickly reach hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars for serious injuries. Combined with lost income and reduced earning capacity, many families face financial ruin.
- Family burden. Spouses and family members often become caregivers, creating additional stress and changing relationship dynamics. The impact on children can be particularly difficult when parents are seriously injured.
Our New York and New Jersey personal injury lawyers understand these challenges and work to secure compensation that addresses all aspects of your suffering and losses.
Serious Injury Compensation in New York and New Jersey
Victims of severe injuries deserve full and fair compensation for all their losses. Our personal injury lawyers work tirelessly to secure damages for:
- Medical expenses. This includes emergency treatment, hospital stays, surgeries, medications, rehabilitation services, assistive devices, and future medical needs related to your injury.
- Lost income. We help you recover wages lost during recovery and diminished earning capacity if your injuries prevent you from returning to your previous occupation.
- Pain and suffering. Serious injuries cause significant physical pain and emotional distress that deserve compensation beyond just medical bills.
- Property damage. We help recover costs to repair or replace vehicles and other personal property damaged in the accident.
- Life care costs. For permanent injuries, we calculate the lifetime cost of needed care, home modifications, and assistive technology.
- Loss of enjoyment. When injuries prevent you from participating in activities you once enjoyed, you deserve compensation for this loss.
New York and New Jersey law allows for recovery of these damages, but insurance companies fight hard to minimize payments. Our experienced personal injury lawyers know how to build compelling cases that result in maximum compensation.
Why Choose Hofmann & Schweitzer Personal Injury Lawyers
When selecting a personal injury lawyer to handle your serious injury case, experience and resources matter. Our legal team offers:
- Proven results. Our attorneys have recovered substantial settlements and verdicts for serious injury victims throughout the region.
- Trial experience. While many cases are settled, we prepare every case as if it will go to trial, strengthening our negotiating position.
- Personal attention. Despite handling serious cases with high stakes, we provide individualized attention to every client and keep you informed throughout the process.
- No upfront costs. We handle severe injury cases on a contingency basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we win your case.
