Blog: Catastrophic Injury

Truck accidents have been steadily increasing in recent years. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), truck accidents increased by two percent from 2018 to 2019. Truck accidents have increased 37 percent from 2010. Over 5,000 deaths occurred from truck accidents in 2019, accounting for 10 percent of all traffic-related fatalities that year. There are […]

Many brain injuries can cause severe symptoms. The brain can suffer an injury without the head being directly impacted, making brain injuries common in motor vehicle accidents, especially those involving large trucks. Even at a slow speed, getting hit by a commercial truck can cause catastrophic injuries. Some injuries take time to show symptoms, meaning […]

Truck accidents with large commercial vehicles are often severe, and rear-end accidents are common. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that there are more than 2 million rear-end accidents throughout the United States each year. Rear-end collisions account for approximately 30 percent of all motor vehicle accidents. Catastrophic injuries can result from any […]

After a severe accident, you may require medical treatment for your injury. If your injury is severe enough, it may be labeled as catastrophic. In this situation, you could end up dealing with long-term problems due to your injury, including a lifelong disability. Although catastrophic injuries are rare, they can still happen. When they do, […]

Millions of severe car accidents, such as rollovers and head-on collisions, happen every year in the United States. When a car is traveling at a high speed and collides with another vehicle or object, tragedy can happen. One of the most severe car accident injuries is amputation. An amputation can change your life in many […]

If the safety of workers is not a high priority, then scaffolding accidents and injuries can easily happen. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), approximately 60 people die each year in scaffolding accidents, and 4,500 workers are injured. Many scaffolding accidents can be prevented if safety is a priority, which means following […]

A catastrophic injury happens when a person is so severely injured that it causes them chronic, lifelong medical problems. Usually, the person has to undergo years of medical treatment just to get to the point of maximum medical improvement (MMI). In some cases, the person is completely disabled from work for the rest of their […]

If you have ever been involved in a car accident, you might know that some injuries are especially debilitating. Even in minor collisions, the body can be jarred and thrown around inside of the vehicle. After most car accidents, people feel exhausted and sore for days or even weeks. It may be hard to tell […]

A catastrophic injury lasts a very long time, and it renders the person incapable of working or otherwise earning a living. A catastrophic injury usually happens suddenly and could be caused by an accident. Workplace accidents, car accidents, and even slip and fall accidents can cause catastrophic injuries. Becoming blind due to an accident would […]

The average person may not understand that civil lawsuits must be filed within a certain timeframe. If that deadline is missed, then the plaintiff might be prevented from filing the lawsuit and seeking damages. This time limit is called the statute of limitations, and it applies to every type of civil lawsuit. This time limit […]