When a catastrophic injury upends your life, you need more than just insurance coverage. You need compassionate, experienced legal representation that fights to secure the full compensation you deserve. At Greenberg & Ruby Injury Attorneys, APC, lead partner Emily Ruby has recovered over $100 million in catastrophic injury and product liability cases. Our firm has secured more than $700 million for clients with a 97.4 percent success rate.
We understand Riverside and the challenges injury victims face. As your Riverside catastrophic injury lawyer, we are dedicated to helping those who have suffered life-changing injuries due to negligence, defective products, unsafe premises, or workplace hazards.
What Is a Catastrophic Injury?
A catastrophic injury is a severe injury with long-term or permanent consequences. Common types of catastrophic injuries include:
- Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
- Amputations or loss of limbs
- Severe burns from electrical, chemical, or fire accidents
- Multiple fractures or crush injuries
- Wrongful death caused by another's negligence
These injuries often require lifelong medical care, adaptive equipment, and ongoing rehabilitation. They also impact a victim's ability to work, care for themselves, and enjoy life.
Why Choose Greenberg & Ruby?
Proven Track Record of Results
- $7.385 million jury verdict in a product liability case involving electrical burns
- $925,000 settlement for a family injured during a restaurant incident in Salinas
- $875,000 settlement for a warehouse worker injured by a third-party truck driver
- $550,000 construction site settlement for a worker injured by rebar
- $500,000 settlement for a crane-related construction accident
Deep Experience with Complex Injury Cases
We have decades of experience handling catastrophic injury claims involving brain trauma, paralysis, severe burns, product defects, third-party work accidents, and wrongful death. Our legal strategies are backed by expert medical analysis, accident reconstruction, and detailed life care planning.
Personalized Attention from Attorney Emily Ruby
Attorney Emily Ruby is personally involved in every catastrophic injury case. She provides consistent communication and guidance throughout the legal process. Our firm treats every client like family, because we understand how high the stakes are.
What We Do for Catastrophic Injury Clients
- Immediate case evaluation: We begin by reviewing the facts, medical records, and liability issues.
- Comprehensive investigation: We identify all responsible parties and preserve crucial evidence.
- Accurate valuation of damages: Our team works with life care planners, medical experts, and economists to project the full impact of your injury.
- Aggressive negotiation or trial: We are not afraid to take your case to court if the other side refuses to offer fair compensation.
- Support beyond the courtroom: We help clients find rehabilitation resources, counselors, and other community support services.
Types of Catastrophic Injury Cases We Handle
- Brain Injuries: From concussions to permanent cognitive damage, we fight for full recovery of medical and life care costs.
- Spinal Cord Injuries: Paralysis and mobility loss can require extensive home and lifestyle modifications. We pursue all available compensation.
- Burn Injuries: We have handled high-value cases involving electrical and chemical burns, including a $7.385 million verdict.
- Amputations: Loss of limbs due to machinery, accidents, or unsafe products are among the most devastating injuries we handle.
- Wrongful Death: We represent families pursuing justice for a lost loved one through a wrongful death claim.
- Defective Products: When a faulty tool, machine, or product causes harm, we hold the manufacturer or distributor responsible.
Understanding the Legal Process
Catastrophic injury lawsuits are more complex than typical personal injury claims. They involve higher medical costs, future care needs, and deeper emotional damages. We handle all aspects of your claim so you can focus on recovery. This includes:
- Filing a claim within California's statute of limitations
- Identifying all sources of liability, including third parties
- Quantifying pain and suffering and future lost income
- Negotiating with insurance companies
- Filing a lawsuit if settlement offers are inadequate
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to file a catastrophic injury claim in California?
In most cases, the statute of limitations is two years from the date of injury. However, if the injury involves a government agency, you may have as little as six months. Contact us as soon as possible to protect your rights.
Can I still file a lawsuit if I received workers' compensation?
Yes. If a third party contributed to your injury, such as a subcontractor, manufacturer, or delivery company, you may be eligible to file a personal injury lawsuit in addition to a workers' compensation claim.
How do legal fees work?
We work on a contingency fee basis. That means you pay nothing unless we win your case. No upfront costs, and no hidden fees.
Recent Catastrophic Injury Case Results
| Case Type | Result | Details |
|---|---|---|
|
Product Liability - Electrical Burn |
$7.385 Million |
Jury verdict in a case involving unsafe cleaning poles that caused severe burns |
|
Third-Party Work Injury |
$875,000 |
Warehouse worker injured by negligent truck driver |
|
Construction Site Injury |
$550,000 |
Worker struck by crane-dropped rebar |
|
Restaurant Incident |
$925,000 |
Family injured after suspect fleeing police crashed into restaurant |
|
Construction Accident |
$500,000 |
Worker injured by dangerous site conditions |
Contact a Riverside Catastrophic Injury Lawyer Today
If you or a loved one has suffered a catastrophic injury in Riverside, Greenberg & Ruby is here to help. We offer free consultations, and you pay nothing unless we win your case. To schedule your free consultation with a Riverside work injury attorney, simply fill out the form on this page.
