Catastrophic Personal Injury

Catastrophic injuries can be life-changing events that forever impact victims and their families. We understand the financial, physical, and emotional toll these types of injuries can take, and are here to help you cope with the resulting pain and suffering.

Bailey Glasser represents individuals and family members of individuals involved in serious or catastrophic injuries or death resulting from events including, but not limited to, the following: Medical Malpractice, Birth Injuries, Brain Injuries, Burn Injuries, Spinal Cord Injuries, Wrongful Death, Gas Explosions, Coal Mining Injuries, Construction Accidents, Chemical Exposure, Asbestos/mesothelioma, Motor Vehicle Accidents (car, truck, ATV, and motorcycles), Drunk Driving Crashes, and Defective or Unsafe Products.

Why Bailey Glasser

Years of Expertise: With decades of collective experience in handling personal injury matters and with a sophisticated litigation practice, we know how to navigate the complexities of your case. And although many personal injury cases settle before trial, unlike some law firms, we know  our way around courtroom and can present your case effectively to a jury.  

In 2026, Bailey Glasser was recognized by Chambers & Partners, one of the most respected independent legal ranking organizations in the world, as a top-ranked plaintiffs firm in West Virginia.

Nationwide Reach: Our lawyers handle matters in most states but can also connect you with other attorneys who can assist with your case

Thorough Investigation: We conduct comprehensive investigations, consulting all experts and reviewing all records necessary. 

Dedicated Advocacy: Our lawyers passionately advocate for your family's rights, seeking fair compensation for all expenses, pain, suffering, and future care needs.

Successful Track Record: We've secured substantial compensation for families affected by many kinds of personal injuries. Our successful outcomes speak volumes about our commitment to securing justice and financial recovery for our clients.

Personalized Attention: Your family's well-being is our priority. We provide prompt and personalized attention, ensuring you're informed and supported at every stage of the legal process.

Transparent Communication: We believe in clear and open communication. We keep you updated, explain complex legal jargon in plain language, and address your concerns promptly.

Compassion Drives Our Practice

We know that behind every case is a family enduring emotional distress. Our approach is not just legal; it's deeply empathetic. We take the time to understand your needs, fears, and challenges.

Your Family's Well-being Matters

If your family has been affected by a catastrophic personal injury, don't face this challenging situation alone. Please reach out to us today.

Time tip: We know that it takes time to recover from injuries, or the loss of a loved one. It is, however, important that you speak to a lawyer as soon as you can regarding your potential claim as there are deadlines (called “statutes of limitation”) that impact your ability to have your claim properly evaluated and filed. For example, in some states, an injured party must file a medical malpractice claim within two years of the date of the injury or death. There are limited exceptions, but they are not automatic and are ultimately subject to judicial discretion.

We are grateful that our commitment to client service and legal excellence has been widely recognized, including:

Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America - to see our full list of Lawdragon accolades, visit this link. 

Chambers USA  – we are regionally and nationally ranked in many categories, including in plaintiff's litigation, product liability litigation, and more.  For a full list please click here.

Best Law Firms in America - We are regionally and nationally ranked in many categories, including a national rankings in Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. For a full list, please click here.

Best Lawyers in America - Nearly half of Bailey Glasser's lawyers are ranked regionally and/or nationally including for mass tort litigation, product liability litigation, and in class actions. For a full list, please click here. 

National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers - we have numerous lawyers listed in this national listing. For a full list, please click here.

National Law Journal – 35 Most Influential Law Firms in America (2020)

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Please read our important disclaimer here.

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Representative Matters Include:

• Obtained a six-figure settlement on behalf of motorcyclist who suffered severe permanent injuries after being forced off the road by a tractor-trailer.
• Successfully settled case on behalf of child who suffered a spinal mass resulting in a delay in treatment resulting in seven-figure settlement.
• We represented and settled a matter on behalf of a family whose daughter was injured after a delay during her delivery and staff applying aggressive physical force to her head during the delivery. Our clients’ daughter incurred multiple subdural hematomas and cerebellar injuries requiring resuscitation at birth and developed hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) that caused her to experience strokes and seizures. Our investigation revealed that the degree of force used by staff at the hospital was never documented in the records; rather it was documented in text messages between staff. She has permanent neurological injuries and is developmentally delayed as a result.
• Secured a seven-figure settlement on behalf of a child who suffered from hypoxic injury during childbirth.
• Obtained a six-figure settlement on behalf of a widow whose husband died after a delay in diagnosis of a bowel obstruction following surgery.
• Obtained an early resolution of a case of a patient with transverse myelitis.
• Negotiated a seven-figure resolution of patient who suffered injury of her nerve during carpal tunnel surgery.
• Successfully settled case on behalf of woman who was improperly treated for inflammatory bowel disease.
• We successfully settled a matter against the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on behalf of a veteran who suffered an anaphylactic reaction to antibiotics and died. The VA providers did not establish an airway, administer appropriate medications, supply adequate oxygen, nor timely respond to our client.

• We successfully settled, for the full amount of our demand, a matter on behalf of a patient whose gynecological cancer was not properly diagnosed and thereafter metastasized. Our allegations included that the doctor at the veterans’ facility failed to perform a thorough exam, biopsy, follow care, or even referral to a gynecologic oncologist which caused a five-month delay in diagnosis and therapy.

• We represented clients in a nationwide MDL (multi-district litigation) arising from hearing loss from defective combat earplugs.
• Represented 120 plaintiffs in hard-fought litigation against a local gas provider and apartment management company following a massive building explosion. Following a years-long NTSB investigation into the cause of the explosion and further litigation against the defendants, the parties reached a final settlement in 2020. Bailey Glasser partnered with CASA, a community group that advocates for Latino and immigrant people, to achieve justice for those killed, harmed, and displaced.
• In Massachusetts, our litigation team secured a $143 million settlement for residents of the Merrimack Valley devastated by explosions and fires caused by Columbia Gas pipeline leaks.  Our representation included successfully coordinating a dozen class actions, persuading Columbia Gas to mediate rather than litigate, and negotiated a global resolution, which helped in restoring the affected communities.
• In Re Atrium Medical Corp. C-Qur Mesh Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 2753 (Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee); this MDL consolidates federal lawsuits from all across the country against Atrium Medical Corporation and the lawsuits allege that the C-Qur Hernia Mesh manufactured by Atrium is defective and produces an allergic or inflammatory reaction which has caused serious injuries, including, organ perforations and bowel obstructions.
• In Re Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) Hip Implant Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 2775 (Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee); the cases in this MDL allege that R3 and BHR l metal on metal hip implants are defective.
• In re Davol/C.R. Bard Hernia Mesh. (Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee); this litigation is coordinated in Rhode Island state court and targets Bard’s Composix® Kugel® mesh patches, and raise safety concerns about the company’s other hernia repair products, including Composix, Composix E/X, Ventrio, Ventrio ST, Ventralex, Ventralex ST, 3D Max, Perfix Plug, Marlex, and Bard Mesh.
• Obtained a $50 Million dollar verdict for steel mill worker who died from mesothelioma after being exposed to asbestos.
• Obtained over $20.8 Million dollars in settlements for workers who were exposed to asbestos and contracted and died from Mesothelioma, a fatal cancer of the lungs or stomach caused only by exposure to asbestos. 
• Obtained over $22 Million dollars in settlements for workers who were exposed to asbestos and died from lung cancer many of which were cigarette smokers. 
• Obtained over $1 Million dollars in settlements for workers who were exposed to asbestos and developed asbestosis, a non-malignant scarring of the lungs.   

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