Tulsa Catastrophic Injury Lawyers

Providing Fierce Legal Representation for the Severely Injured

Catastrophic injury cases are unlike other personal injury cases due to the severe nature of the injuries involved. Victims who sustain these types of injuries are generally unable to achieve a full recovery and often face lifelong consequences, including pain, disability, and a need for continued medical care and assistance.

If you were catastrophically injured in an accident that was caused by another person’s negligence, you should not suffer in silence or bear the burden of it on your own. At Martin, Jean, Jackson, Martin & Peach in Tulsa, our Tulsa catastrophic injury lawyers will fight diligently on your behalf and recover the damages you deserve. Let us be your voice in court.

Contact the catastrophic injury team at Martin, Jean, Jackson, Martin & Peach Martin Peachat (918) 623-4119 to schedule a consultation and learn more about how we can help you.

What Is a Catastrophic Injury?

Injuries that result in permanent damage or disabilities are typically treated as catastrophic injuries under the law.

Common examples of catastrophic injuries include:

• Amputation: Traumatic amputation, or accidental amputation, is the non-medical amputation of a limb or extremity. This includes amputation of an arm, leg, hand, foot, finger, or toe. Traumatic amputation commonly results from motor vehicle accidents, work-related accidents, construction accidents, and other traumatic events.
• Severe burn injuries: Severe burns (second- and third-degree burns, generally) result in extreme pain and damage to the skin, muscles, and even underlying tissue and bone. Often, victims will require extensive medical treatment, such as skin-grafting surgery, and may be left with lasting physical and emotional scars.
• Injuries that result in loss of vision or hearing: Injuries to the eyes and ears, resulting partial or total blindness or deafness, are considered catastrophic, as these injuries typically affect the victim’s ability to return to work or their normal, pre-injury life. These types of injuries can occur to anyone, but are most common among construction workers, industrial workers, and other high-risk industries.
• Traumatic brain injuries: Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) range in severity from mild to severe, but all TBIs are serious. Anything from a concussion to internal bleeding on the brain to a penetrating head injury requires immediate medical attention. TBIs commonly result from car, truck, and motorcycle accidents, pedestrian and bicycle accidents, slip and falls, and work-related accidents.
• Spinal cord injuries: Spinal cord injuries can lead to loss of function, sensation, and fine motor skills; in severe cases, they can cause partial or total paralysis (paraplegia and quadriplegia/tetraplegia). Victims will generally face a long road to recovery. Common causes of spinal cord injuries include motor vehicle accidents, sports injuries, falls, and violence.
• Crushed bone injuries: Crushed bone injuries (known in medical terms as “compression” injuries) are a severe form of fracture, one that requires extensive medical treatment to repair. Crush injuries commonly occur in workplace settings when workers are caught between two moving objects/pieces of equipment, though they can happen anytime an individual becomes trapped between or under a great weight.

Common causes of catastrophic injuries include:

• Truck accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Construction site accidents
• Slips and falls
• Defective or dangerous products
• Medical malpractice
• Violent crimes
• Sporting accidents

The Devastating Impact of a Catastrophic Injury

Catastrophic injuries affect every aspect of a victim’s life—and their family’s. The consequences extend far beyond immediate medical treatment.

Physical Consequences

Victims may face permanent limitations, chronic pain, and the inability to perform once-routine tasks. Many require surgery, mobility aids, and long-term rehabilitation.

Emotional and Psychological Consequences

Catastrophic injuries often lead to emotional distress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and a loss of independence that can take a heavy mental toll.

Financial Consequences

These injuries are incredibly expensive. Costs may include:

• Emergency medical treatment
• Surgeries and hospitalizations
• Long-term care or in-home assistance
• Rehabilitation and occupational therapy
• Mobility devices and assistive technology
• Lost income and diminished future earning capacity

Insurance companies know the financial stakes are high—and often try to settle catastrophic injury cases quickly and for far less than victims deserve. At Martin, Jean, Jackson, Martin & Peach, we push back hard. Our Oklahoma City catastrophic injury lawyer gathers evidence, works with medical experts, and builds a case for full and fair compensation.

Compensation You May Recover After a Catastrophic Injury

Depending on the circumstances of your case, you may be entitled to significant compensation, including:

• Medical expenses (current and future)
• Lost wages and loss of future earnings
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Home or vehicle modifications
• Long-term care costs
• Punitive damages (in cases involving egregious negligence)

Our firm evaluates the full scope of your losses to ensure nothing is overlooked.

Catastrophic Injury Claim FAQs

How long do I have to file a catastrophic injury claim in Oklahoma?

In Oklahoma, the statute of limitations for most personal injury claims is two years from the date of the injury. However, catastrophic injury claims often involve complex investigations, so it’s important to contact a lawyer as soon as possible.

How much is my catastrophic injury case worth?

Every case is different. The value depends on the severity of your injuries, the impact on your ability to work, the amount of medical care needed, and other long-term costs. Catastrophic injury cases typically involve substantial damages.

Do catastrophic injury cases take longer to resolve?

Often, yes. Because these claims involve large financial losses and severe injuries, insurance companies fight aggressively to minimize payouts. A skilled Oklahoma City catastrophic injury lawyer can help speed up the process while protecting your right to full compensation.

Will my case go to trial?

Most cases settle out of court, but catastrophic injury cases sometimes do proceed to trial. Martin, Jean, Jackson, Martin & Peach prepares every case as if it will go before a jury to ensure you have the strongest possible position.

What if my loved one cannot speak for themselves?

Family members can take legal action on behalf of an incapacitated victim. Our team can help guide you through this process.

Work With an Experienced Tulsa Legal Team

When you choose to hire Martin, Jean, Jackson, Martin & Peach, you will obtain the assistance of a law firm that:

• Offers free case reviews
• Award-winning legal representation
• Over 100 years of combined experience
• Has a proven history of success, including over $500 million in verdicts and settlements recovered on behalf of our clients

Contact the catastrophic injury team at Martin, Jean, Jackson, Martin & Peach Martin Peachat to schedule a consultation and learn more about how we can help you.