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Catastrophic Injury Attorneys in Tulsa

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Catastrophic injuries are different from most personal injury claims. They alter every aspect of a person’s life, often permanently, and the financial consequences can stretch for decades. At Enlow Law, we represent injured Tulsans who are navigating that reality and need attorneys who will fight for the full value of their claim, not just the fastest settlement. Our firm is veteran-owned, backed by over 30 years of combined legal experience in Oklahoma courts, and we prepare every case as if it will go to trial from day one.

We also offer financing options to help clients access representation without the burden of upfront costs during an already difficult time.

Call our law office today at (918) 212-5359 to request an initial case evaluation with one of our catastrophic injury attorneys and learn what we can do for you.

What Is a Catastrophic Injury?

There is no single universally accepted legal definition of a catastrophic injury. In practice, the term applies to injuries that cause permanent limitations, impairments, or disabilities that fundamentally change how a person lives and works. Catastrophic injuries differ from standard personal injuries in the severity of physical harm, the extent of financial impact, and the long-term or permanent effect on the victim and their family.

Most Common Types of Catastrophic Injuries

The following injury types are most commonly treated as catastrophic under Oklahoma law and in legal practice:

  • Spinal cord injuries, particularly those resulting in total or partial paralysis
  • Traumatic brain injuries, which may cause cognitive, physical, and behavioral impairments
  • Severe burn injuries
  • Traumatic amputation injuries
  • Injuries that result in permanent disfigurement
  • Any injury that results in long-term disability or requires long-term medical treatment and care

Because these injuries frequently require lifelong care, verdicts and settlements in catastrophic injury cases are often more substantial, reflecting past and future medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, and lost earning capacity.

Most Common Causes of Catastrophic Injuries

Catastrophic injuries can arise from a wide range of incidents. Common causes include:

If you sustained catastrophic injuries in an accident caused by another party’s negligence, speak to an attorney as soon as possible. Early investigation is critical: our attorneys can establish liability, identify responsible parties, and preserve evidence before it degrades or witness recollections fade.

Oklahoma Law & Catastrophic Injury Claims

Two legal rules shape every catastrophic injury case in Oklahoma, and both create deadlines injured people can’t afford to miss.

Statute of Limitations & Government Claims

Under Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 95, the personal injury statute of limitations is two years from the date of injury. Missing that window can bar recovery entirely, regardless of how strong the underlying claim is. Claims against Oklahoma government entities carry an even shorter deadline: written notice is required within one year of injury under the Governmental Tort Claims Act (Okla. Stat. tit. 51, § 156).

Oklahoma Modified Comparative Negligence

Oklahoma follows a modified comparative negligence rule under Okla. Stat. tit. 23, § 13. A plaintiff whose share of fault is found to be 51% or greater is completely barred from recovering any damages. When fault is 50% or less, recoverable damages are reduced proportionally. Insurance companies frequently attempt to assign higher fault percentages to injured claimants to reduce or eliminate payouts, and in catastrophic injury cases, where potential damages are substantial, insurers tend to defend claims more aggressively than in standard personal injury matters. Having our Tulsa catastrophic injury attorneys involved from the outset can make a meaningful difference in how fault is contested and how your claim is positioned.

Compensation Available in an Oklahoma Catastrophic Injury Claim

Oklahoma law allows injured victims to pursue economic, non-economic, and in certain cases punitive damages. Because catastrophic injuries frequently require lifelong care, accurately projecting future losses is one of the most consequential parts of building a claim.

Economic Damages
Economic damages cover the measurable financial losses caused by the injury, including emergency care, surgeries, hospitalization, rehabilitation, specialist treatment, medications, adaptive equipment, wheelchair ramps, prosthetics, and home modifications. Lost wages and lost future earning capacity are also recoverable, and in severe cases, the earning capacity loss alone can represent a significant portion of the total claim.

Non-Economic Damages
Non-economic damages address the human toll of a catastrophic injury: pain and suffering, mental anguish, disfigurement, loss of enjoyment of life, and other intangible losses. Family members may be able to pursue loss of consortium claims when a catastrophic injury fundamentally alters a relationship.

Punitive Damages
Punitive damages may be available where the at-fault party acted with gross negligence or reckless disregard for others’ safety. They aren’t awarded in every case and depend on the specific facts established at trial or in settlement negotiations.

Contact Our Catastrophic Injury Attorneys in Tulsa

If you sustained an injury from which you may never fully recover, don’t wait to get legal counsel. The team at Enlow Law represents injured clients in Tulsa and across Oklahoma, backed by over 30 years of combined legal experience and a commitment to trial-ready advocacy from day one.

Call our law office at (918) 212-5359 or submit a case review request online to speak with a catastrophic injury attorney about your options.

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