The St. Louis Catastrophic Injury Experts

Talk to Our St. Louis Brain, Birth & Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyers. Catastrophic injuries—such as traumatic brain injury, spinal cord damage, severe burns, amputations, and birth injuries—often cause permanent disability or disfigurement and require lifelong medical care. For victims and families, the physical, emotional, and financial toll can be overwhelming.

Wolff Trial Lawyers is a St. Louis–based personal injury firm with decades of experience in catastrophic injury litigation. If you or a loved one suffered a life-changing injury because of negligence—or a dangerous product—we will move quickly to protect your rights and pursue maximum compensation. We also assist clients in Steamboat Springs and Northwest Colorado.

Catastrophic Injuries in Missouri

What Catastrophic Injury Cases We Handle

Proving Fault in Catastrophic Injury Cases

To recover compensation, we must prove the defendant was at fault due to negligence, carelessness, or wrongdoing. Some cases are straightforward (e.g., a drunk driver runs a red light); others involve shared fault, where compensation can be reduced by a plaintiff’s percentage of responsibility. Our team anticipates defense tactics and builds the strongest proof available.

Damages & Compensation

Catastrophic cases typically involve substantial damages due to long-term medical care and loss of earning capacity. We pursue:

Missouri generally does not cap non-economic damages in most non-medical-malpractice personal injury cases. Medical malpractice claims follow separate, annually adjusted caps with higher limits for catastrophic injuries.

How Wolff Trial Lawyers Helps

• Thorough evaluation: detailed case review to identify strengths, challenges, and strategy.
• Filing & case management: we handle all pleadings, deadlines, and paperwork—and explain every document you sign.
• Relentless investigation: photos, video, incident reports, product records, witness statements, and expert analysis.
• Clear communication: we update you regularly and speak with insurers and defense counsel on your behalf.
• Negotiation & trial: we press for full value; when offers are low, we file suit and try the case.

Catastrophic Injuries in Detail

Brain Injuries

TBIs can arise from motor vehicle crashes, falls, medical negligence, sports, or ski incidents. Consequences often include permanent cognitive impairment, behavioral changes, and loss of independence—requiring long-term therapy and support.

Spinal Cord Injuries

Spinal trauma can cause partial or complete paralysis, chronic pain, and loss of function. Many clients require accessible housing, specialized equipment, and ongoing medical care.

Birth Injuries

Birth injuries may result from prenatal, labor/delivery, or postnatal negligence, with lifelong impacts on a child and family. We work with medical and life-care experts to project needs across the lifespan.

Proudly Serving St. Louis & Steamboat Springs

Missouri: St. Louis City; St. Louis County (Clayton, Ladue, Kirkwood, Webster Groves, Brentwood, Ballwin, Chesterfield, Maryland Heights, Florissant, University City); St. Charles County (St. Charles, O’Fallon, St. Peters, Wentzville); Jefferson County (Arnold, Fenton); and surrounding communities.

Colorado: Steamboat Springs and Routt County (Hayden, Oak Creek, Yampa), serving clients across the Yampa Valley and Northwest Colorado.

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If you or a loved one has suffered a catastrophic injury, contact Wolff Trial Lawyers. We will evaluate your claim, preserve critical evidence, and fight for the full and fair compensation you deserve.