A catastrophic injury is an injury that is severe enough to alter a person’s life for a significant period of time or permanently. An injury that is considered catastrophic can involve several surgeries and years of treatment that can lead to pain and emotional anguish. Below are three kinds of catastrophic injuries that you should seek legal advice for if you encounter them.
Burns
Some of the most painful injuries come from severe burns. A burn injury can lead to scarring, disfigurement, and many other medical complications such as potentially-deadly infections. Even with modern advances in treatments and procedures for burns, it can still take several years to fully recover and most victims have scars for a lifetime.
Brain & Spinal Cord
Having a healthy brain is essential to your quality of life because brain function is involved in each part of your body. And the spinal cord connects to the brain and is responsible for controlling movement. For this reason, injuries to the brain or spinal cord are always considered catastrophic. Some examples of common brain injuries include concussions, edema and amnesia, but a victim can also become partially or completely paralyzed from a spinal cord injury.
Scars
Even scarring can be considered a catastrophic injury. Common causes of permanent scarring include burns, car accidents and dog bites. Even if the injury heals completely, the scar could remain as a permanent reminder. Because of this, scars from a catastrophic injury can cause significant emotional distress. If you have a permanent scar from a catastrophic injury, you should talk to a lawyer about seeking compensation.
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