Many catastrophic injury claims become more difficult not because the injury is unclear, but because the story gets challenged early. In Kerman, common drivers of complexity include:
- High-speed impact and commute patterns on regional routes, where defendants may dispute speed, lane position, or reaction time.
- Worksite and industrial activity, where multiple parties (employer, subcontractors, equipment providers) may share responsibility.
- Busy pedestrian areas and turn conflicts, where surveillance may be limited or witnesses are difficult to locate quickly.
- California insurance practices, including early settlement outreach and requests for recorded statements before impairment is fully documented.
The sooner your claim is organized, the harder it is for the defense to push the case into “temporary injury” territory.


