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Catastrophic Injury Support: You May Qualify for Compensation—Even in Workers’ Comp Cases

If you’ve been catastrophically injured—whether through a civil claim or Workers’ Compensation—you may be entitled to far more than basic medical care. In this video, Michael Burgis, Managing Attorney at MB&A, explains how seriously injured individuals can qualify for home care and home modifications under California Workers’ Compensation law. Key Events 00:00 – Intro: What Counts as a Catastrophic Injury 00:07 – Everyday Activities That May Qualify for Assistance 00:13 – Civil vs Workers' Compensation Claims 00:15 – Compensatory Damages in Personal Injury Cases 00:28 – You May Be Eligible Under Workers’ Comp Too 00:32 – Meet Michael Burgis, Managing Attorney at MB&A 00:51 – The Reality: It’s Difficult, But Not Impossible 01:01 – Why Insurers Fight Against Home Care & Modifications 01:12 – New Case Law Makes It Tougher—but Not Hopeless 01:31 – Legal Strategy: Getting Caregiver Services Paid 01:38 – Potential for Lifetime Medical Coverage 01:40 – Importance of Working With an Experienced Attorney 01:44 – What Home Modifications Might Include 01:54 – Example: Back Injury + Unsafe Living Conditions 02:05 – Relocation Based on Medical Necessity 02:14 – Paying a Caregiver for Cooking, Cleaning, Errands 02:21 – Lifetime Future Care If Medically Necessary 02:30 – Legal Hurdles: Medical Necessity & Court Jurisdiction 02:37 – The Burden of Proving Medical Treatment 02:54 – Mental Health Strategy: Psychiatric Decompensation 03:11 – Psychiatric Need Can Qualify as Medical Treatment 03:31 – Know Your Rights: Civil & Workers' Comp Cases 03:43 – Call MB&A If No One Has Explained These Benefits 03:50 – MB&A: Experts in Home Care & Modification Cases 03:57 – Final Message: Contact Us With Questions From compensation for a caregiver’s services to relocation due to mobility limitations, you’ll learn what benefits are legally available, how recent case law has made it more difficult, and how MB&A helps clients overcome these hurdles with strategic litigation. If you're unable to cook, clean, drive, or manage daily tasks due to injury, this is vital information that could significantly increase the value of your claim. Topics Covered in This Video: What qualifies as a “catastrophic injury” under California law When home care and home modifications are legally available How to prove medical necessity to unlock these benefits Legal strategies for overcoming insurance resistance Why mental health components can be critical to your case Why Choose Michael Burgis & Associates? Certified Legal Specialist in Workers' Compensation Proven track record securing home care & modification benefits Strategic litigation approach backed by case law experience Personalized support for severely injured clients If you or a loved one is catastrophically injured and needs help navigating home care or modification benefits, contact MB&A today for a consultation. We’re here to help you receive the care and support you deserve.