Catastrophic Injury
Brief description
About Catastrophic Injury
When you are involved in a serious accident, the toll on your body can be traumatic and severe. While some will be able to recover from their injuries, other accident victims will be dealing with physical and emotional impairments for the rest of their lives.
A catastrophic injury is an injury that causes significant and life-changing harm to a person, and also affects their quality of life. This can be temporary or permanent. Often, the victims of catastrophic injuries need help with day-to-day activities, such as eating or bathing, and are unable to travel, or work certain jobs.
Categories
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Brain Injuries
02
Neck and Back Injuries
03
Full or Partial Paralysis
04
Organ Damage
05
Soft Tissue Tears
06
Severe Burns
07
Scarring or Disfigurement
08
Amputation
09
Hearing Loss
10
Vision Loss
The victims of catastrophic injuries typically have large medical bills from undergoing physical and emotional trauma. Their families and loved ones are also affected, as they take time off from work or disrupt their own schedules to take care of the injured victim.