Serving the badly injured
in Durham and across NC
A catastrophic injury changes everything, often for life. Our Durham catastrophic injury lawyers pursue the full, long-term money you and your family will need.
A catastrophic injury isn’t like a broken bone or a sore back. It’s the kind of injury that leaves you—or someone you love—facing permanent, life-changing consequences. Traumatic brain injuries. Spinal cord damage. Severe burns. Amputations. Injuries that don’t just hurt—they alter how you live, work, move, and care for yourself.
If someone else’s negligence caused this, you deserve more than a quick insurance payout. You deserve the resources to adapt, recover, and rebuild. At Johnson & Groninger PLLC, our Catastrophic Injury Lawyers in Durham are here to help you pursue the full compensation you need to protect your health, your livelihood, and your future.
Not every serious injury qualifies as catastrophic—but when it does, it usually means the damage is permanent, disabling, or requires long-term medical care.
These injuries often result in permanent disability, the need for ongoing personal care, and major disruptions to daily life. And that means a personal injury case needs to account for far more than just initial medical bills.
After a catastrophic injury, the insurance company will try to treat your case like any other claim: plug in the numbers and offer a settlement that barely covers your hospital stay. We don’t let that slide.
At Johnson & Groninger PLLC, we build cases that reflect the full scope of what you’re facing:
These are high-stakes cases—and we treat them that way from day one.
Catastrophic injury claims are different from standard personal injury cases. They’re more complex. They involve higher damages. And they almost always require expert testimony, long-term planning, and a willingness to take the case all the way to trial if necessary.
We don’t just file claims—we build strategies. And we don’t back down when the numbers matter most.
Depending on how your injury happened, multiple parties may be responsible.
We’ve handled catastrophic injury cases stemming from:
No matter the cause, we thoroughly investigate your case to identify every potentially liable party—and every available source of compensation.
One of the most devastating realities of a catastrophic injury is the impact on your ability to work. Whether you can no longer perform the job you once had—or any job at all—your financial future shouldn’t be left to chance.
We work with economic experts and vocational specialists to calculate:
And if working isn’t an option anymore, we make sure your claim reflects the full value of that loss—not just what’s easy to tally up on a spreadsheet.
If your catastrophic injury happened on the job, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation—but that’s often not the only option.
If someone outside your employer contributed to the injury (a third-party contractor, product manufacturer, etc.), you may also have grounds for a personal injury lawsuit.
We handle both types of claims and help you understand how they overlap. That way, you don’t miss out on the compensation you’re legally entitled to by focusing only on workers’ comp.
In North Carolina, the statute of limitations for most personal injury cases is three years from the date of injury. But waiting too long can make it harder to:
The sooner you contact us, the better we can position your case.
We understand how financially overwhelming life becomes after a catastrophic injury. That’s why we handle these cases on a contingency fee basis—you pay nothing unless we recover money for you.
We take on the financial risk so you can focus on healing.
We’re not a volume firm. We don’t take hundreds of cases and hope for quick settlements. We focus on serious cases with serious consequences—and we put in the time, attention, and resources each one demands.
When life changes in an instant, you need more than sympathy—you need support, answers, and a legal team that’s prepared to fight for your future.
Call Johnson & Groninger PLLC today or schedule a free consultation with a Catastrophic Injury Lawyer in Durham.
We’re here to help you move forward—with clarity, purpose, and the full legal strength your case deserves.
You typically have three years from the date of the injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. But that window isn’t guaranteed—some cases have exceptions that change the deadline. The safest move is to reach out to a lawyer as soon as possible so you don’t miss your chance to file.
It depends on your specific injury and circumstances, but many claims cover medical care (past and future), lost income, home or vehicle modifications, personal care costs, and emotional suffering. Some victims are also eligible for compensation related to permanent disability or diminished quality of life. In rare cases involving gross negligence, punitive damages may apply.
The injuries are more severe, the legal issues more complex, and the financial stakes much higher. These cases often involve expert testimony, long-term medical projections, and resistance from insurance companies who know they might be writing a large check. You need a legal team that’s equipped to handle all of it.
You don’t need to worry about legal bills up front. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means we only get paid if you win your case. That way, you can focus on recovery—not invoices.
These cases typically take longer than a standard injury claim, because the stakes are higher and the facts are more involved. It can take several months to properly document medical needs and begin negotiations. While we work efficiently, we never cut corners if it risks the outcome of your case.
In situations where a person is unable to advocate for themselves, a family member can often take on that role. We’ll walk you through the guardianship or power of attorney process so your loved one’s legal rights are protected from day one.
We represent clients statewide, with offices in Durham and Charlotte. Whether you’ve been injured at work or hurt in a crash, we’ll meet you where you are.
