Catastrophic Injuries
Attorney in California

Traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and severe burns. Our experienced attorneys have recovered over $150 million for injured workers and accident victims across California. Free consultation — no fee unless we win.

What You Need to Know About Catastrophic Injuries

If you've suffered a catastrophic injuries injury, you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, permanent disability, and more. California law protects injured workers, but insurance companies routinely deny or undervalue legitimate claims.

At Nordanyan Law, we specialize in fighting for the maximum compensation our clients deserve. With a 99.9% win rate and over $150 million recovered, we have the experience and track record to handle even the most complex cases.

“Every injured worker deserves the same quality of legal representation as any corporation. That is the principle this firm was built on.”

How We Help

From the moment you contact us, we take over every aspect of your case so you can focus on recovery:

Filing and managing all paperwork and deadlines
Communicating with insurance companies on your behalf
Finding the best doctors for your treatment
Documenting your injuries for maximum compensation
Negotiating settlements or taking your case to trial
Ensuring you receive all benefits you're entitled to

No Fee Unless We Win

We work on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing upfront and nothing unless we win your case. Our success is directly tied to yours.

Cases We Have Won

$2,245,000
Workers' Compensation
$2,200,000
Workers' Compensation
$1,495,206
Workers' Compensation
$750,000
Personal Injury

Frequently Asked Questions

What qualifies as a catastrophic injury?+
California courts and insurance practice generally recognize catastrophic injuries as: traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury (SCI) with paralysis, severe burns covering more than 25% of body, multi-limb amputations, blindness, severe disfigurement, and any injury producing permanent total disability. These cases involve lifetime medical care, permanent loss of earning capacity, and substantial pain and suffering damages.
How are catastrophic injury settlements calculated?+
Catastrophic settlements include: (1) past and future medical costs — often documented through life-care plans projecting 30–50+ years of care, surgeries, equipment, and home modifications; (2) lost earning capacity — calculated by economists comparing pre-injury career path to post-injury capacity; (3) pain and suffering — regularly reaching seven figures in catastrophic cases; (4) loss of consortium for spouses; (5) punitive damages where defendant conduct was malicious. Total settlements typically exceed $1M and frequently exceed $10M.
Will my Medicare or Medi-Cal benefits be affected?+
Yes — Medicare and Medi-Cal both have lien rights against personal injury settlements for treatment they paid for related to the injury. We negotiate lien reductions as part of every catastrophic injury case (Medicare 'super liens' and Medi-Cal liens routinely reduce 30–50% with proper advocacy). Medicare Set-Asides may also be required for future treatment to preserve eligibility. We coordinate all of this so your settlement isn't depleted by lien reimbursements.
How do I pay for medical care while my case is pending?+
Health insurance, Medi-Cal, treating physicians on liens, Letter of Protection arrangements, and structured advances from settlement funders are all options. We coordinate care through our network of providers willing to wait for case settlement. Catastrophic injuries often require immediate, expensive care — losing access to treatment because of bills is one of the worst outcomes we prevent.
How long do catastrophic injury cases take to resolve?+
Catastrophic cases typically take 18–48 months. We never settle until you reach maximum medical improvement and life-care plans are complete — settling earlier almost always undervalues the case. Defense carriers know catastrophic cases will go to trial if undervalued, which produces strong settlement offers in the final 6 months. We litigate every catastrophic case in trial-ready posture from day one.

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Lead Attorney
David Abrahamian
David Abrahamian
Senior Partner
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Client Testimonials

What Our Clients Say

“

I had a workers compensation case while working as a motorcycle mechanic, attorney Minas and the rest of his staff were helpful guiding me through the entire process. The pile of paperwork seemed endless. They helped find me Doctors for treatment and got me a nice settlement in the end. Will definitely recommend to others.

Edgar M.
Workers' Compensation
“

I highly recommend Nordanyan Law they are very professional. Katy and Sandra Are very accurate when it comes to communication, they answer your question pretty quickly. They strive to reserve your case quick. Outstanding service I'm very happy with this Law firm.

Ivonne F.
Workers' Compensation
“

I'm incredibly grateful to the entire staff at Nordanyan Law firm for their outstanding work on my family's automobile injury case. From the beginning, the attorney David showed compassion, dedication, and professionalism. Thanks to David and the staff for their hard work and expertise that reached a favorable outcome.

Edo M.
Personal Injury — Automobile
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