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What is a Catastrophic Injury?
Catastrophic injuries are extremely serious injuries that may result in permanent disability, long lasting medical conditions, and a shortened life expectancy.  It typically affects at least one system of the body and is very painful.

Catastrophic injuries include:

 - brain injuries
 - head injuries
 - spinal cord injuries
 - paralysis
 - burns
 - amputations
 - loss of eyesight
 - loss of hearing

These injuries can be caused by severe car or truck accidents, botched surgical procedures, etc.  If you or someone you know has suffered a catastrophic injury, put our firm to work for you.

How We Can Help.

When considering a firm to handle catastrophic injuries, we hope you will consider experience.  For over 20 years, we have been representing victims who have suffered catastrophic injury or death.  We currently have offices throughout the United States and currently represent hundreds of families in dozens of jurisdictions. 

With over $300 million in real courtroom verdicts, Wilkes & McHugh, P.A. has demonstrated the ability to take on tough cases and get just results for clients.  We are able to maintain such a track record and take so many cases to completion because we have the resources of a very large, well-respected law firm.

Our lawyers have extensive experience handling claims across the entire spectrum of civil litigation including: elder abuse and neglect, medical malpractice, wrongful death, serious auto and truck accidents, products liability, as well as all types of serious injury cases.  For over 20 years, we have built our practice – and our reputation – on giving our clients the individualized attention they deserve.

At Wilkes & McHugh, P.A., we want you to know that your case matters.