Providence Catastrophic Injury Lawyers

Rhode Island Medical Malpractice Attorneys

A distracted driver runs a red light, a nurse fails to check in on a patient after surgery, a defective space heater shorts out — sometimes it takes only one momentary slip-up for a life to be changed forever. Catastrophic injuries occur in an instant but the results — paralysis, brain damage, burns, chronic pain, post-traumatic stress — can make the everyday tasks of daily life nearly impossible.

If your loved one has suffered a catastrophic injury, the challenges your family now faces can feel overwhelming. The Providence catastrophic injury lawyers and staff at The Law Office of Mark B. Morse want you to know that no matter how bad it looks right now, you will be able to get through this. We have helped hundreds of families facing the same challenges you are facing today. We can provide the support and guidance you need at this difficult time.

We care about our clients. We understand the impact that serious injuries can have on your life:

• A spinal cord injury resulting in paralysis or paraplegia may mean you have to remodel your home, purchase special equipment or retrain for different work. In the most serious cases of quadriplegia, your loved one may need around-the-clock care.
• A back injury, such as a herniated disk, which can happen in a fall, can lead to severe and chronic back pain that makes everyday tasks difficult, prevents the injured person from sleeping, and significantly reduces enjoyment of life.
• A serious brain injury, whether from a blow to the head in a car accident or lack of oxygen at birth, can mean a lifetime of nursing care. Even less catastrophic brain damage can affect the injured person's abilities at work or school. Continuing therapy will be very important.
• A burn injury is one of the most painful injuries anyone can suffer. Not only does the burn victim face lengthy hospitalization, they will often need additional surgeries. And the emotional challenges of a burn injury require ongoing psychological counseling.
• Compound fractures or multiple fractures can keep the injured person off the job during the lengthy healing process, but can also leave that person vulnerable to problems later in life from osteo-arthritis or spinal alignment problems.

A just and fair financial settlement needs to take into consideration both the current medical costs, as well as future medical and related costs. We think long-term and we help our clients do the same. For our most seriously injured patients we help families obtain a life-care plan and develop a financial plan.

If we negotiate a successful settlement for you, we will help to structure that settlement so that your loved one is not at a financial disadvantage and can access available public benefits as needed. The money you receive must provide for a lifetime of care. Although a large verdict or settlement may seem like a windfall now, it can easily be exhausted if not managed properly.

Compassionate Legal Help

With so much on the line, it's comforting to know you can turn to a specialist who knows how to handle your case. Attorney Mark B. Morse is board certified in civil trial law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Whether you are in Johnston, East Providence, Warwick or Woonsocket, contact our Providence law firm to speak to an experienced personal injury lawyer or Rhode Island medical malpractice attorney.