An injury that causes long-term damage or disability creates serious physical, emotional, and financial challenges for you and your loved ones.
After a life-altering injury, you may wonder how you will pay for your regular expenses in addition to high hospital bills, especially if you are unable to work.
The Bronx personal injury attorneys at Aviles Law Firm PLLC have more than 100 years of combined experience handling complex cases. We fight to recover compensation for all current and future losses specific to our clients’ injuries. Contact our office for a free consultation about how a catastrophic injury lawyer in the Bronx can help you.
What Causes Catastrophic Injuries in the Bronx?
At Aviles Law Firm PLLC, we have been helping catastrophic injury victims seek justice and compensation for over 30 years. We are familiar with the many ways a serious injury can occur in the Bronx, and the extreme effects it can have on you and your loved ones.
Common causes of catastrophic injuries in the Bronx include:
- Motor Vehicle Accidents, including car collisions, truck accidents, motorcycle crashes, pedestrian accidents, and bicycle collisions
- Fall Injuries, including falls from a height and slip or trip and fall accidents
- Medical Malpractice, including surgical errors, drug errors, and delayed diagnosis
- Construction Accidents, both work-related and incidental to bystanders and visitors
- Workplace Injuries caused by third-party negligence
- Product Defects, including defective drugs and consumer products
- Aviation Accidents, such as plane crashes and runway incidents
With a 99.99% success rate, our team has established a reputation for taking cases other firms won’t. We know how to handle the complex litigation that is often necessary to take on challenging and high-profile cases. Almost half of our cases are referrals from firms that are not equipped to handle them.
What Is a Catastrophic Injury?
Catastrophic injuries are legally classified as “serious injuries” under New York ISC § 5102. A serious injury includes any personal injury that causes significant long-term difficulties for the victim. Examples include:
- Bone fractures
- Loss of limb or amputation
- Loss of body organ function
- Blindness or loss of vision
- Spinal cord injury and paralysis
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Since catastrophic injuries can vary widely, the law generally states that a serious injury includes any injury or impairment that prevents the injured person from performing “usual and customary daily activities.”
What Types of Compensation Can I Recover for a Catastrophic Injury?
When you suffer a catastrophic injury, the consequences are deeply personal, affecting every aspect of your life. Aviles Law Firm PLLC offers personalized guidance to help you get compensation specific to your needs.
We could recover the following damages on your behalf:
Medical Expenses
The immediate costs of a catastrophic injury can cause significant financial hardship. Emergency transportation, critical care, surgery, and hospitalization are just a few of the near-term medical expenses you may face. Unfortunately, catastrophic injuries often require long-term care that can drain your finances for years.
Our team consults with medical, economic, and life-care specialists to establish the full cost of injury-related care you need. We want to ensure you recover the money necessary for long-term nursing care, rehabilitation, assistive equipment, and medication, as well as your immediate medical costs.
Lost Earnings
You may be unable to work for months or even years while you recover and rehabilitate. The financial consequences of this lost income can be devastating for you and your family. In addition, you may sustain permanent impairment that prevents you from returning to your previous career.
We assess the full scope of your losses with subject matter experts to recover the compensation you need to rebuild your life and move forward. We can assist you with recovering:
- Hourly wages
- Salary income
- Benefits
- Retirement earnings
- Pension value
In addition to your current lost earnings, we aim to recover future income you would have earned if you hadn’t been injured.
Out-of-Pocket Expenses
Some catastrophic injury victims suffer a permanent disability or impairment that prevents them from providing household support and services.
We work dutifully to get compensation for all the additional expenses you must pay due to the injury. For example, we may help you recover costs for childcare, domestic assistance, shopping services, and disability accommodations to your home or vehicle.
Pain, Suffering, and Diminished Quality of Life
Non-economic damages are the subjective ways a catastrophic injury affects your quality of life. These effects are not quantifiable using invoices, receipts, and financial statements. Our Bronx personal injury attorneys know how to gather evidence like medical records, expert testimony, and personal statements to cover the full scope of your non-economic losses, such as:
- Physical pain and suffering
- Mental and emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment
- Loss of consortium
We are prepared to fight for the maximum possible compensation for all your losses. Contact Aviles Law Firm PLLC today to learn how we can help.
What Can a Catastrophic Injury Lawyer Do for Me?
The days and weeks following a catastrophic injury can be overwhelming. When you are trying to focus on healing, it is easy to brush aside financial and legal problems. Unfortunately, if you wait for the “right time” to start the legal process, you can compromise your claim and face even more difficulties.
Rather than waiting, let our legal team protect your rights. We handle all the legal work while you take the time you need to recover as much as possible.
Our dedicated catastrophic injury attorneys in the Bronx can:
- Preserve and obtain evidence, such as witness statements and photos
- Secure copies of your medical records and financial documents
- Build a compelling case for maximum compensation
- Submit a claim to the appropriate insurance company
- File a lawsuit against the party responsible for your injuries
You usually only have three years to file a personal injury lawsuit, per CVP § 214, but the deadline is often much shorter depending on your case information. Don’t risk losing compensation – by getting in touch with us early, you allow us to work tirelessly to secure the compensation you deserve.
We Have a Reputation for Successful Litigation
Our firm is one of the most successful Hispanic-owned personal injury law firms in the history of New York. We have won more than $1 billion on behalf of our clients, including some of NYC’s most significant settlements and verdicts.
Both our clients and our peers recognize our past successes. Aviles Law Firm PLLC was even named Best Trial Lawyer in America by the National Institute of Trial Lawyers in 2024 and 2025.
What does that mean for you? You can trust us not to back down when it comes to fighting for the best possible outcome. Our attorneys prepare your case for trial from the beginning, so we are always ready to defend your legal rights inside and outside the courtroom.
Get High-Level Catastrophic Injury Representation on a Contingency Basis
When you hire us to pursue your catastrophic injury claim, you receive comprehensive legal support at no upfront cost. Our attorneys recover fees and costs when we achieve a final settlement or verdict in your favor. If we don’t win, you owe nothing for our services.
Contact us today for your free consultation with a Bronx catastrophic injury lawyer.
