What is a Catastrophic Injury?
Catastrophic injuries could include any injury with the potential to significantly decrease a person’s quality of life or could lead to death. Injuries that lead to disability, disfigurement, or the loss of the ability to work could all be considered catastrophic.
A catastrophic injury could occur by almost any means, including during sports or recreational activities, falls, motor vehicle or work-related accidents, or other dangerous incidents. Injuries commonly considered traumatic include:
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
- Spinal cord injuries
- Birth injuries
- Burn injuries or severe scarring
- Vision or hearing loss
- Paralysis
- Internal damage, such as broken bones or damaged organs
Other conditions, such as cancer, may also be considered catastrophic injuries or diseases, especially if another party caused the condition. Anyone who is unsure of how their condition may be classified should speak with a Sherman catastrophic injury attorney to determine whether there is a potential legal claim.