What is a Catastrophic Injury
If you were in a serious car wreck, suffered from a work injury, or any other serious related accident many might consider it a catastrophic injury. Well, you might be wondering, what is a catastrophic injury. It is typically a serious injury that occurs unexpectedly leaving the victim with life-changing and long term affects.
Types of Catastrophic Injuries
- Spinal cord injury
- Brain injury
- Head or face injury
- Nerve Damage
- Paralysis
- Neurological damage
- Burns
- Amputations
While these are some of the major catastrophic injuries there are many others that can occur, leaving you to deal with the pain and suffering long term. There are many ways in which someone can fall victim to a catastrophic injury including the following:
Major Causes of Catastrophic Injuries
- Car wrecks
- 18-Wheeler accidents
- Motorcycle crashes
- Work related injuries
- Construction accidents
- Falls
- Offshore injuries
- Medical mistakes
- Defective drugs or medical devices
The types of catastrophic injuries and the causes of them may vary but typically always result in life changing outcomes for both the victims and their families. While you may be suffering from pain as a result of your injuries your family may suffer financially due to you not be able to work. When you suffer from any injury big or small, it is important to get the medical attention you need and compensation for your injuries.
If you or a loved one suffered from a catastrophic injury you need an experienced lawyer on your side. At Chhabra & Gibbs P.A. our attorneys have over 130 years of combined experience dealing with all types of injuries.
Our dedicated legal team will fight to get you the maximum compensation that you deserve. We are standing by 24/7 to discuss your claim and offer a FREE consultation. Contact us at 601-948-8005. To learn more about other personal injury claims visit msinjurylaw.com.