Is My Injury Considered a Catastrophic Injury?
Catastrophic injuries are classified as injuries that severely and often permanently affect the victim’s bodily functions/health. Returning to one’s career may be impossible for survivors, causing them and their families a devastating decline in well-being and quality of life. Most catastrophic injuries fall into 1 of 3 categories:
- Severe Injuries to the Head, Neck, or Back: Spinal Cord Injuries, Paralysis (Paraplegia, Hemiplegia, Quadriplegia), Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI), Skull Fractures, and Whiplash
- External injuries: Disfigurement from Amputations or Burn Injuries, Road Rash, and Scars
- Internal injuries: Internal Bleeding, Broken Bones, Nerve Damage, Loss of Eyesight, and Hearing Loss
Despite the nature of the injury, catastrophic injury victims are often left struggling for their lives. The remainder of one’s life may be spent with ongoing medical and rehabilitative care, creating an emotionally scarring and financially devastating situation for survivors and their loved ones. To ensure their futures and secure full and fair compensation for their trauma, victims should consult the experts at our firm.