Catastrophic Injuries

Legal Representation for Life-Altering Injuries Across British Columbia

Catastrophic injuries change lives in an instant. These are severe, often permanent injuries that require extensive medical treatment, long-term care, and significant financial resources. Whether the result of a car accident, workplace incident, medical error, or hazardous conditions, these injuries affect not only the victim—but their entire family.

At Northpoint Legal, we represent individuals and families coping with the aftermath of catastrophic injury in Vancouver and across BC. With decades of litigation experience, we help clients secure the compensation and support they need to adapt, rebuild, and move forward. We are known for our strategic advocacy in complex personal injury claims, including those involving ICBC, third-party liability, and catastrophic care planning.

What Qualifies as a Catastrophic Injury?

Catastrophic injuries are typically defined as serious, long-term impairments that substantially affect a person’s ability to function. Common examples include:

• Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
• Spinal cord injuries (paraplegia or quadriplegia)
• Amputations
• Severe burns or disfigurement
• Loss of vision or hearing
• Multiple complex fractures
• Severe psychological trauma or PTSD

These injuries often require lifelong medical care, adaptive equipment, home modifications, vocational rehabilitation, and support with daily living. The financial and emotional toll can be overwhelming—especially if the injury has eliminated the victim’s ability to work.

Common Causes of Catastrophic Injuries

Northpoint Legal has extensive experience representing clients in catastrophic injury claims arising from:

• Motor vehicle accidents (see MVA page)
• Cyclist or pedestrian collisions
• Workplace accidents and industrial injuries
• Slip and fall incidents
• Medical negligence or surgical errors
• Defective products or unsafe machinery
• Assaults or intentional harm

Our team thoroughly investigates each incident to determine fault, preserve evidence, and build a strong case for maximum compensation.

Your Right to Compensation

When a catastrophic injury is caused by someone else’s negligence or misconduct, you may be entitled to significant financial compensation, including:

• Medical expenses and rehabilitation costs
• Ongoing care and attendant services
• Loss of income and future earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Home modification and mobility aids
• Psychological counseling
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Out-of-pocket expenses for transportation, prescriptions, and care

In the most serious cases, structured settlements or trusts may be required to support long-term financial and medical planning.

Northpoint Legal’s Approach to Catastrophic Injury Cases

Catastrophic injury litigation requires deep legal knowledge, collaboration with medical professionals, and careful financial planning. At Northpoint Legal, we take a proactive, holistic approach to these high-stakes claims by:

• Conducting thorough investigations of the incident and establishing liability
• Working with medical specialists, life care planners, economists, and vocational experts
• Assessing long-term needs for medical care, equipment, therapy, and home adaptations
• Developing detailed evidence-backed compensation plans
• Negotiating with insurers and, where necessary, litigating aggressively to protect your future

We focus on securing the full scope of your needs—not just now, but for the rest of your life.