
Daphne Catastrophic Injury Lawyer
Trusted Legal Advocacy for Life-Altering Injuries
When a catastrophic injury turns your life upside down, the stakes could not be higher. Medical costs, long-term care needs, loss of earning capacity, and permanent disabilities create challenges that few families are prepared to face. At Cunningham Bounds, we fight for individuals and families who are forced to stand up against corporations, insurance carriers, and institutions that prioritize profits over accountability.
Whether your injury occurred due to a car accident, workplace incident, medical malpractice, or another form of negligence, we can help. Our trial lawyers have litigated and prevailed against some of the largest and most powerful companies and insurers in the world, recovering billions of dollars for victims of catastrophic injuries. We have the experience, resources, and determination to take on defendants that prioritize profits over accountability.
Call (844) 417-0930 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation with a trusted Daphne catastrophic injury attorney.
Our Results and Reputation
Cunningham Bounds has earned a national reputation as one of the premier personal injury and civil trial firms in the country. Our work has resulted in billions of dollars in verdicts and settlements, including precedent-setting rulings that have helped shape the law and protect future injury victims. Clients, colleagues, and referring attorneys trust our team when the outcome matters most — and when the fight is against powerful defendants.
Some of our results in catastrophic injury cases include:
- $36 million settlement – Motor vehicle crash caused by corporate negligence that left our client with life-altering injuries
- $15 million verdict – Hot water heater injury caused by a defective gas-fired unit
- $10.25 million verdict + confidential settlement – Worker severely injured at Target distribution center while working on an elevated scissor lift
- $10 million verdict – High school football player rendered paraplegic due to defective helmet
- $9.5 million verdict – Man suffered third-degree burns in a workplace accident
- $9 million verdict – Teen paralyzed in truck rollover caused by defective design
- $6.5 million settlement – Client sustained catastrophic injuries in a head-on collision with a company truck operated by an impaired driver
- $5.007 million verdict – Victim of rear-end collision involving a FedEx delivery vehicle
What Is a Catastrophic Injury?
A catastrophic injury is one that results in permanent disability, serious functional loss, or a life-changing impact on the victim’s ability to work and care for themselves. These injuries often require extensive medical treatment, long-term rehabilitation, and significant personal care. The costs – physical, emotional, and financial – can be overwhelming.
If you or a loved one has suffered a catastrophic injury due to another’s negligence, you have the right to pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost earnings, future care, pain and suffering, and other damages. At Cunningham Bounds, we have a long record of holding corporations, insurers, and other responsible parties accountable when negligence leads to catastrophic harm.
Types of Catastrophic Injury Cases We Handle
Cunningham Bounds represents clients in a wide range of catastrophic injury claims. We understand the unique challenges these cases present and have the experience and resources to fight for the full compensation our clients need to rebuild their lives. Our work includes cases involving:
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) —permanent cognitive impairment, memory loss, or personality changes following motor vehicle accidents, falls, or other trauma.
- Spinal cord injuries —Representing individuals who have been left paralyzed or with significant mobility loss due to negligent drivers, dangerous products, or workplace hazards.
- Severe burns —life-altering burns caused by workplace accidents, defective products, and unsafe premises.
- Amputations and loss of limb —caused by industrial incidents, vehicle crashes, and defective machinery.
- Vision or hearing loss — The loss of one or more senses because of medical malpractice, industrial accidents, or other negligence.
No matter the cause, Cunningham Bounds is prepared to take on the fight against the corporations, insurers, and entities that should be held accountable.
Long-Term Effects of Catastrophic Injuries
The impact of a catastrophic injury extends far beyond the initial medical treatment. These injuries can affect every aspect of your life—physically, emotionally, socially, and financially. Long-term consequences often include:
- Ongoing Medical Treatment: Many victims need surgeries, physical therapy, or long-term medications.
- Permanent Disability: Loss of function or mobility often prevents victims from working again.
- Emotional and Psychological Trauma: Depression, anxiety, PTSD, and mood disorders are common among survivors.
- Financial Stress: Families often struggle with medical bills, lost wages, and the cost of necessary home or vehicle modifications.
- Loss of Enjoyment of Life: Hobbies, social activities, and relationships are often diminished or lost altogether.
Our legal team at Cunningham Bounds understands these long-term consequences. We work closely with medical experts, vocational specialists, and economists to calculate the full value of your claim—including future damages.
FAQs About Catastrophic Injury Claims
How is a catastrophic injury claim different from a personal injury claim?
While both involve injuries due to another party’s negligence, catastrophic injury claims involve more severe injuries that result in permanent or long-term disability. They typically involve higher compensation and more complex litigation.
What kind of compensation can I recover?
You may be eligible for:
- Medical expenses (current and future)
- Lost income and reduced earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Home modifications or assistive equipment
- Long-term care costs
How long do I have to file a catastrophic injury claim in Alabama?
Alabama law generally allows two years from the date of the injury to file a claim. However, certain exceptions may apply depending on the circumstances of your case. It’s best to contact a Daphne catastrophic injury attorney as soon as possible to preserve your legal rights.
What if the insurance company offers a settlement?
Do not accept any settlement offer without first consulting an attorney. Insurance companies often attempt to minimize payouts, especially in high-value catastrophic injury cases. Our lawyers can evaluate whether the offer truly covers your long-term needs.
Can family members sue on behalf of an incapacitated loved one?
Yes. In Alabama, if a victim is incapacitated due to a catastrophic injury, a legal guardian or family member may file a claim on their behalf. We can help you through the legal steps required to do so.
Speak With a Daphne, AL Catastrophic Injury Lawyer Today
If you or a loved one has suffered a catastrophic injury in Daphne or anywhere in Baldwin County, don’t face the future alone. Our team at Cunningham Bounds is ready to help you hold the responsible parties accountable and pursue the full compensation you deserve.
When you work with us, you benefit from:
- Personalized attention and support
- Extensive experience in catastrophic injury litigation
- Access to top-tier medical and financial experts
- Aggressive negotiation and trial advocacy
- No legal fees unless we win your case
Contact us today at (844) 417-0930 for a free consultation.

The Cunningham Bounds Experience
A HISTORY OF LEGAL EXCELLENCE
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Throughout your case, our team will always be accessible, responsive, respectful, honest, and compassionate. Our clients can attest to our high level of service and the longstanding relationships we have forged with them.
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We believe in giving back to our community. We provide pro bono (no cost) legal services to those in our community who can’t afford legal representation. We also support local charitable organizations by donating our time, money, and expertise.
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Unlike most plaintiff law firms, we have our own appellate practice, which means we can stay involved in your case throughout the appeals process. We keep fighting until the case is over.

Record-Breaking Verdicts & Settlements
A HISTORY OF PURSUING MAXIMUM COMPENSATION
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$12.1 Billion Biggest Offshore Spill in U.S. History
Cunningham Bounds filed many lawsuits in Alabama and Florida on behalf of different groups that have been damaged as a result of the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon and the oil spill.
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$11.9 Billion State of Alabama vs. ExxonMobil
Cunningham Bounds was retained by the State of Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to assert claims of royalty fraud against ExxonMobil.
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$1 Billion Defective Hardboard Siding & Shingles
Cunningham Bounds obtained over $1 billion that was paid to homeowners affected by defective masonite siding & shingles.
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$226 Million Lawsuit Against Healthsouth, UBS & Ernst Young
Cunningham Bounds served as co-lead counsel for bondholder plaintiffs in a lawsuit against HealthSouth, UBS and Ernst Young for fraudulent statements concerning the company’s finances.
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$192 Million Verdict for Inventor in Intellectual Property Case
Cunningham Bounds represented Dr. Sven-Peter Mannsfeld, a chemical expert, who created a method of transforming certain hazardous industrial wastes into lucrative manufacturing ingredients.


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