What is Catastrophic Injury?
Catastrophic injury is a term used for a severe injury that involves extensive medical treatment. A Catastrophic Injury may or may not be caused by medical malpractice, and usually results in long-standing medical problems and permanent disabilities. Some examples include: * Burns * Spinal cord injuries * Brain injuries * Injuries causing coma * Paraplegia or quadriplegia * Serious automobile collisions * Serious truck collisions Such injuries are severe and life changing. Burdensome medical expenses, care expenses and lost income can run into the millions of dollars. A successful catastrophic injury claim can permit a severely injured person to obtain the medical and other care needed to be able to function and have the best quality of life.
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