A catastrophic injury can disrupt the lives of victims and their families in profound and permanent ways. Federal law defines catastrophic injuries as “an injury, the direct and proximate consequences of which permanently prevent an individual from performing any gainful… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘catastrophic injury’
Spotting Distracted Drivers
Every day, car accidents claim more than 90 lives in the United States. Even non-fatal crashes result in life-changing, catastrophic injuries such as traumatic brain injuries and disfigurement. In the modern age, distracted driving has become one of the leading… Read More
Can a Pedestrian Be at Fault for an Accident?
Car accidents cause countless injuries every year. They are even more likely to cause severe injury or even death when an accident involves a pedestrian. Some of our nation’s most deadly accidents take place in parking lots and at crosswalks…. Read More
Finding Witnesses After a Motorcycle Accident
Motorcycle accidents can have catastrophic consequences. Because motorcyclists don’t have the protection of a vehicle to absorb the shock, these accidents have a higher likelihood of causing severe injury or even death. If you ever find yourself in such an… Read More
What Constitutes a Catastrophic Injury?
In the United States, nearly 3 million people are hospitalized due to injuries every year. But even among injuries that result in hospitalization, they can vary dramatically in terms of severity. Some people can return to life as normal after… Read More
Long-Term Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injuries
For some injuries, the recovery process is simple. But not always. Catastrophic injuries have a longstanding impact on the quality of life of the victim. One of the most commonly occurring forms of catastrophic injuries is what is known as… Read More
Recovering from Severe Burns
Severe burns are one of the most commonly occurring forms of catastrophic injury. But they are not so frequently discussed. In 2016, for example, as many as 486,000 Americans sustained burn injuries requiring medical treatment. While only a portion of… Read More
What to Look for in a Personal Injury Lawyer
Have you or a loved one recently sustained a personal injury? If so, a lawsuit can help to cover medical costs and to ensure the responsible party faces penalties. But choosing a personal injury lawyer is no easy task. It… Read More
What Causes Pedestrian Accidents?
In our automobile-centric culture, car crashes are never too far from our minds. We pass them with regularity on the highways and do our due diligence to avoid them ourselves. But we might not give so much attention to pedestrian… Read More
The Cost of Paralysis
Paralysis is one of the most commonly occurring consequences of catastrophic accidents. It stands as a textbook catastrophic injury because victims of severe paralysis will face disadvantages for the rest of their life. From completing everyday tasks to seeking employment,… Read More