Catastrophic Injury
Catastrophic injuries are personal, non-fatal injuries that severely affect or hamper how an individual performs routine tasks and often result in permanent or long-term disabilities. Injuries to the head, neck and spinal cord make up the most catastrophic injuries due to the delicate nature of these anatomical parts. Any brunt force impact on these areas may cause permanent personal injuries resulting in years of rehabilitation, loss of income, and insurmountable physical and psychological difficulties. People who suffer a catastrophic injury due to negligence, hazardous conditions, or unsafe work environments have recourse to take legal action against those responsible for their injuries. Please do not let those responsible for your injuries go unpunished. More on this website
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Types of Catastrophic Injuries
Since catastrophic injuries are any kind of personal injury that severely affects physical or mental activity, there are many different types, some more serious than others. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a common catastrophic injury affecting approximately 1.7 million people every year, according to the National Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and responsible for 30% of all injury-related fatalities in the United States.
Injuries to the back or spinal cord can also be severe and cause lifelong immobility, like paraplegia and quadriplegia. Paralysis of limbs and loss of motor functions are frequently attributed to spinal cord injuries.
Other types of catastrophic injuries include:
Nerve Damage
Severe Burns
Loss of Limbs
Concussion
Severe Fractures
Internal Organ Damage
Blindness
Causes of Catastrophic Injuries
One of the main reasons people receive catastrophic injuries is unsafe to work conditions. While Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) keeps strict guidelines that must be followed in nearly every occupation, businesses and companies often cut costs to the detriment of their employees. Looking the other way when safety measures are lapsing is a major contributor to workplace accidents resulting in catastrophic injuries.
Car accidents are another way thousands of people suffer personal injuries with lifelong consequences. Whether due to a drunken driver, bad weather, or reckless driving, car accidents are a leading cause of paralysis, traumatic brain injuries, and severe internal injuries. Slip and fall accidents are also leading causes of personal injuries, especially among seniors.
Common causes of catastrophic injuries include:
Negligence
Improper Work Procedures
Lack of Safety Equipment
Car Accidents
Sports or Sports-related Activities (training, practicing, etc.)
Medical Mistakes
Slip and Fall Accidents
Getting Legal Help
A catastrophic injury can change your life. Endless hospital visits, grueling rehabilitation sessions, and substantial loss of income are common among victims of catastrophic injuries. With the help of our experienced legal team, you can recuperate damages in the form of compensation from those responsible for your injuries. Please contact our Personal Injury Lawyers today.