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A catastrophic injury is a sudden, life-shattering injury that frequently leads to long0term impairment. These are some of the most tragic cases – affecting not only the victim but his/her family as well. A person who was once able to care for his/her family suddenly can no longer contribute in a meaningful way. Victims of catastrophic injuries must not only contend with the ongoing physical or mental effects of their injuries, but they frequently develop emotional conditions such as depression or anxiety.
A catastrophic injury is a sudden, life-shattering injury that frequently leads to long0term impairment. These are some of the most tragic cases – affecting not only the victim but his/her family as well. A person who was once able to care for his/her family suddenly can no longer contribute in a meaningful way. Victims of catastrophic injuries must not only contend with the ongoing physical or mental effects of their injuries, but they frequently develop emotional conditions such as depression or anxiety.
What is A Catastrophic Injury?
Catastrophic injuries produce long-term repercussions and are often permanently disabling physically or psychologically.
Some of the most common categories of catastrophic injuries include:
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs)
TBIs can vary in severity. Effects may include severe headaches, issues with memory, cognitive deficits, abnormal speech and language, personality changes, emotional problems, and other lifelong difficulties.
Spinal Cord Injuries
Can include partial or complete paralysis, which as a devastating impact on the life of the injured person. The ability to physically function, work and enjoy life and relationships will all be affected.
Severe Bone Fractures, Crush Injuries, or Amputations
These types of injuries often happen in motor vehicle and workplace accidents.
Burn Injuries
Thermal, electrical, and chemical urns can all lead to infections, limb loss, and other permanent scarring and disfigurement.
Toxic Chemical Exposure
Exposure to toxic substances can cause hypoxia (lack of oxygen to the brain) or permanent organ damage.
Limb Loss/Amputation
There are a variety of accidents that can lead to the loss of a limb or a required amputation. In addition to physical limitations, the loss of a limb can lead to emotional and psychological challenges for amputees, as well as the people in their lives.
Scarring/Disfigurement
Injuries such as burns or deep lacerations can produce visible and permanent scarring, which can negatively impact an injured person psychologically in addition to physically.
Wrongful death
When negligent actions cause the death of another person.
A catastrophic injury is more than just “severe,” as they often have lifelong effects. When determining the value of a claim, future difficulties must be taken into account.
Accidents Leading To Catastrophic Injuries
There are many different types of accidents that can lead to catastrophic injuries, including the following:
- Car Accidents
- Workplace Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Bicycle Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Falls from Heights
- Slip and Fall Accidents
- Birth Injuries
- Sports and recreational activities
- Construction Accidents
- Medical Malpractice
- Defective Products or Drugs
Accidents that are preventable, yet caused by the negligence of another person, give victims the right to take legal action and recover compensation from the responsible party.
What are some examples of catastrophic injuries?
Any sudden, long-term, life-altering injury could be considered a catastrophic injury. Some common examples include:
- Paralysis, paraplegia, and quadriplegia
- Amputation or limb loss
- Loss of an organ
- Brain Injruy
- Spinal Injury
- Severe burns
- Multiple severe bone fractures
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