Common Types and Causes of Catastrophic Injuries in Georgia (2025)

If you’re in a minor accident, you might fully recover over a period of time. However, people sometimes experience more serious accidents that leave them with long-term, catastrophic injuries. To protect yourself, it can be useful to know about some common types and causes of catastrophic injuries in Georgia.

If you or a loved one suffered a catastrophic injury, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills and other losses. An attorney can review your case and gather evidence for a compelling catastrophic injury claim.

What Are Some Common Types of Catastrophic Injuries in Georgia?

Personal injuries are usually considered catastrophic if they cause irreparable harm. Catastrophic injuries can include those that:

• Result in an irreversible disability of any kind.
• Leave you with serious psychological trauma.
• Interfere with your ability to live independently.
• Impact your capability to work.

If you are unsure whether your personal injury could be considered catastrophic, consult an experienced attorney. Catastrophic injuries can arise from:

• Workplace accidents
• Vehicle accidents
• Medical procedure issues and errors, which can result in traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, severe burns, birth injuries, severe bone fractures, and amputations

If your specific accident might have produced catastrophic, serious injuries, you may have the grounds to file a claim against someone who caused your accident. In general, you have only a limited time to file a claim. If you can quickly gather evidence, it can bolster your case.

Collecting evidence can be a complicated process, and an attorney can provide assistance. As soon as you’ve hired an attorney, they can start investigating your accident. Then, they can hold the at-fault parties accountable. Often, they can maximize your financial recovery.

What Are Some More Common Causes of Catastrophic Injuries in Georgia?

There are many reasons why an accident can happen and leave you with catastrophic injuries. Some commonly occurring accidents across Georgia include:

• Workplace accidents. Construction sites are common in our state. Construction workers experienced the highest number of fatal accidents and catastrophic injuries, with 37 workers killed in 2023.
• Medical mistakes. Mistakes during medical procedures can result in irreversible damage and catastrophic injuries. With Grady Memorial Hospital, Emory University Hospital, WellStar Kennestone Hospital, Northside Hospital, Memorial Health University Medical Center, and Piedmont Hospital located within our state, there are numerous medical procedures happening each day across Georgia.
• Vehicle accidents. Georgia has some hotspots in major cities where accidents happen more often than in other areas. With major U.S. freeways intersecting our state, accidents involving catastrophic injuries are bound to happen.
• Defective products. Recently, a court found a manufacturer responsible for a defective product that caused injuries to a Georgia man, and a jury awarded him $2.3 million in a product liability case.

Ultimately, there are many different causes of catastrophic injuries. If you suffer such an injury, consult an experienced personal injury attorney, like Stephen LaBriola, about your case’s potential.

When Should I Talk to an Attorney?

A knowledgeable attorney can be an important asset throughout a personal injury case. They can investigate your claim, prove fault, assess your damages, and maximize the value of your settlement or verdict. They can tailor their strategy to your specific case, based on their experience. After a life-altering, catastrophic injury, an attorney can provide immeasurable legal assistance.

Stephen LaBriola approaches cases while intending to win, and he’s fully invested in his clients’ outcomes. When he works on your case, he can provide important updates and ongoing reassurance about your claim’s progress. As an experienced catastrophic injury attorney, he can provide information about your case’s value, allowing you to make informed decisions about your situation.

FAQs

Q: Can I Get Compensation for a Catastrophic Injury in Georgia?

A: Yes, you have the right to pursue compensation for your catastrophic injury. You’re entitled to seek recovery for property damage and medical bills due to someone’s negligence. If someone else caused your accident, you can recover compensation for your physical pain, emotional damages, and any psychological trauma the defendant caused.

Typically, more serious property damage and injuries lead to higher compensation. Contact a trusted attorney to further discuss your potential accident compensation.

Q: Can I Pursue a Claim for Property Damage After a Collision?

A: You have the right to seek compensation for any property the defendant may have damaged during an accident. Depending on your accident’s details, their insurance company may cover a portion of the damage. If their insurance doesn’t completely cover your property damage, ask an attorney about filing a legal claim for further legal recourse.

Q: Can I Seek Damages for Wage Loss After a Catastrophic Accident?

A: Yes, you can seek recovery for wage loss after you’re involved in a catastrophic accident in Georgia. If your sustained injuries are preventing you from working, you may be entitled to compensation for wage loss.

However, you might be entitled to further compensation if you’re unable to return to work after your accident. An experienced lawyer can estimate your total wage loss and include that value in your claim.

Q: What Causes the Most Catastrophic Injuries in Georgia?

A: In Georgia, nearly half of all recorded fatal accidents in 2021 involved a driver engaged in risky behavior, including:

• Speeding
• Drowsy driving
• Distracted driving
• Being unrestrained
• Driving while under the influence

Georgia saw 1,797 traffic fatalities in 2021, which is the largest number of fatal accidents since 2006.

Unfortunately, about 20% of speeding drivers already had a speeding conviction, and 6% of impaired drivers had a prior DWI conviction within the five years before their accident.

Contact an Attorney for Help With a Georgia Catastrophic Injury Case

Stephen LaBriola has proudly represented clients for decades, including those who’ve suffered a catastrophic injury. You have just a short period of time to consider filing a case, so it’s important to speak with an attorney right away. Mr. LaBriola is a full-effort, “all in” attorney who can discuss your claim options and provide reliable legal advice.

Our law office is nestled between I-75, I-85, and U.S.-19 in downtown Atlanta. Contact Stephen LaBriola right away to schedule a consultation about your catastrophic injury claim.