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Suffering from a Catastrophic Injury?

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Catastrophic Injury Attorney San Diego

Oceanside Catastrophic Injury Attorney

Extensive Experience in Personal Injury Law Since 1983

If you have sustained a catastrophic injury as a result of another's negligence, the Law Firm of Richard L. Duquette can help you file a claim for just compensation. While every injured person deserves to be fairly compensated, when you are dealing with a catastrophic injury, the stakes are higher and your risk of losing valuable compensation increases accordingly.

All insurance carriers are focused on one thing: their bottom line. This means that insurance adjusters will go to great lengths to devalue or deny a perfectly valid claim – this is why you need an experienced Oceanside personal injury attorney by your side.

Why choose the Law Firm of Richard L. Duquette?

  • Practicing lawyer since 1983

  • AV Preeminent® Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®

  • 10.0 Superb Rated by Avvo

  • San Diego Magazine's Top Lawyers in San Diego (2013)

  • Accredited by the Better Business Bureau

  • Offers FREE case evaluations

  • Graduate of the prestigious Gerry Spence Trial Lawyer's College

What is a "catastrophic injury?"

A catastrophic injury refers to a severe injury to the spine, spinal cord, or brain.

According to the National Center for Catastrophic Sport Injury Research, catastrophic injuries are associated with three outcomes:

  1. Injuries that cause permanent severe functional disability

  2. Injuries that cause severe head or neck trauma with no permanent disability

  3. Fatality, which may occur directly or indirectly

Examples of Catastrophic Injuries

Catastrophic injuries, which cause permanent functional disability commonly arise in personal injury claims. Due to their nature and severity, such injuries typically incur extensive damages in the form of medical bills, surgery costs, hospital stays, prosthetics, loss of wages, rehabilitative therapy, pain and suffering, and sometimes even damages for emotional or psychological harm.

Common examples of catastrophic injuries:

Tough Representation in Oceanside

If you have sustained a catastrophic injury as a result of another's negligent or reckless conduct, you would benefit dramatically by retaining my services. With over 40 years of experience, I know California's laws inside and out and I know how to use the law to your greatest advantage.

When your future and wellbeing are relying on the value of your settlement, you do not want to risk losing thousands in valuable compensation by working with an inexperienced attorney or by handling your own claim.

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Dedicated to the Individual Needs of Each Client

At the Law Firm of Richard L. Duquette, I take the time to connect with every single one of my clients. You’ll find plenty of lawyers who will take your money and do the bare minimum. But if you are looking for a dedicated advocate, look no further.

Richard Duquette and His Trial Teams Have Recovered Over
50 Million for his Clients.

If you or a family member have been injured by another's carelessness, my firm is here for you. With extensive legal experience and a commitment to the best interests of my clients since 1983, you can have confidence when you retain my legal team. Don't delay in securing the competent legal services you need.


Anyone in need of excellent legal counsel can take advantage of a free consultation with me to learn more about what my firm can do to handle their case. The sooner you get my firm involved in your case, the better your chances of achieving the favorable outcome that you need.

“Got into a bicycle vs car mishap resulting in a few nights in the ICU thus hospital bills were mounting in the low 6 figures. Shopped around for legal guidance which led me to attorney and fellow cyclist Richard Duquette who came highly recommended in the San Diego cycling community. The cohesive team worked hard on my behalf and Duquette's generational experience helped navigate and apply pressure to the appropriate parties when necessary. Was able to get the maximum recovery so I could recover without the added stress of paying hospital bills over the next decade. Would highly recommend.”

- Byron

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