Catastrophic Accidents in Personal Injury Law

Catastrophic accidents often lead to preventable injuries and deaths for the unfortunate victims who are involved. Probably one of the most famous catastrophic accidents that everyone is familiar with is the sinking of the Titanic in 1912, an historic event that was made into a blockbuster movie. The luxury liner sank on its maiden voyage when it struck an iceberg, killing approximately 1,500 people. The luxury liner's staff was criticized for its handling of the emergency and its parent company criticized for the fact that the ship did not have enough lifeboats to save all of the more than 2,000 people aboard. If the accident occurred today, it would cost $150 million to replace the ship alone besides personal injury and wrongful death claims that would likely be brought against the ship's company for damages and losses to its passengers.

Other examples of catastrophic accidents include the Metrolink train crash in California and the Exxon Valdez oil spill. The Metrolink accident occurred in 2008 when the commuter train crashed head-on into a freight train, killing 25 people. The crash is thought to have occurred because the Metrolink train ran through a red signal while the conductor was text messaging. Wrongful death lawsuits ensued which have been estimated at costing Metrolink $50 million. The Exxon Valdez oil spill of approximately 10 million gallons occurred in 1989 resulting in $2.5 billion of cleanup costs for the company. It occurred when the ship crashed into a reef after the ship's master left the controls.

Legal Representation for Personal Injury and Wrongful Death in Charleston, South Carolina

Victims of catastrophic accidents have the right to pursue legal compensation for their losses and damages when negligence is the underlying cause of resulting injuries and deaths. In many cases, this compensation is needed to pay for ongoing medical costs associated with such injuries. Catastrophic injuries, such as brain damage, spinal cord damage, loss of vision, loss of limbs, and other grave medical conditions often require months to years of medical care, nursing care, and / or personal assistance.

Those who need legal representation for injury and wrongful death claims can turn to the McLeod Law Group, LLC based in Charleston. The firm has recovered more than $50 million in verdicts and settlements for its clients. Due to its proven track record, fearless advocacy, and high competence in this legal field, it has been featured in a wide range of media, such as ABC, CNN, the Washington Post, and more. The firm's attorneys have been recognized as Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America. Contact the firm to arrange to speak with an attorney about your potential injury or wrongful death claim today.