Legal Support for Catastrophic and Permanent Injuries in Calgary and Surrounding Areas
A permanent injury can have a profound and lasting impact on your life. Whether caused by a serious accident, medical trauma, or negligence, these injuries often require long-term care, affect your ability to work, and change how you live day to day. At Blain Legal, we help individuals and families across Calgary and the surrounding area navigate the legal system with compassion, clarity, and over 40 years of experience.
We understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll that catastrophic and permanent injuries can take. Our team is here to ensure your rights are protected and that you receive the compensation and support you need to move forward with dignity and security.
Catastrophic Injuries
A catastrophic injury is defined as a severe and often irreversible condition that significantly impairs a person’s ability to work, go to school or conduct essential daily activities. These injuries typically require lifelong medical care, rehabilitation, and support, and they are recognized as having the most serious impact on a person’s quality of life. Examples of catastrophic injuries include:
Paralysis
(paraplegia or tetraplegia).
Major amputation or total loss of use of a limb.
Marked or extreme mental/behavioural impairment.
Loss of both eyes
(bilateral blindness).
Severe traumatic brain injury
(meeting medical criteria).
Combined impairments resulting in 55% or more whole-person impairment (WPI).
Permanent Injuries
A permanent injury is a condition that is ongoing, not expected to improve, and must be confirmed by medical evidence. These can also have a significant and lasting effect on your health, independence, and ability to earn a living. Examples include:
A condition that is ongoing, not expected to improve, and must be confirmed by medical evidence.
Spinal cord injuries:
Resulting in chronic pain, loss of sensation or movement, paralysis, and respiratory difficulties.
Loss of vision or hearing:
The permanent loss of sight in both eyes or significant hearing loss.
Amputations.
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBIs):
Including severe concussions, leading to long-term issues like memory problems, chronic pain, and changes in personality.
Chronic pain:
pain that persists long after the initial injury has healed.
Severe burns:
Causing significant damage and disfigurement.
Psychological injuries:
post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety that become long-term and permanent.
Claim Compensation and Benefits Easily in Calgary, AB
Among the many possible claims, a victim of a serious personal injury may be entitled to claim for:
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Damages for pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life.
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Loss of income, past or future, or loss of earning capacity.
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Cost of past and future medical care, home care, prosthetics, mobility aids and more.
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Property damage and out-of-pocket expenses.
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Loss of housekeeping capacity.
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Loss of companionship of a seriously injured spouse.
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Interest.
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Court costs.
We hire accident reconstructionists, medical specialists, psychologists, economists, occupational therapists and other professionals to examine the specific circumstances of each case. Their reports are then used to support your claims for compensation. To speak to a personal injury lawyer serving Calgary families, call Blain Legal now.