What Types of Injuries Are Considered Catastrophic

There are many kinds of injuries that can be suffered by the victim of a New York accident. Catastrophic injuries are those that typically result in long lasting medical conditions, permanent disabilities or even a shortened life expectancy for the victim. It is crucial that the family of someone who has suffered a catastrophic injury seek legal guidance. An experienced catastrophic injury attorney can help the family receive adequate financial compensation, not only for the many financial losses they have suffered but also for any related expenses they may face in future.
Catastrophic injuries are by definition, life-changing. Examples of catastrophic injuries include serious spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, amputations, blindness, loss of hearing, and severe burn injuries. There are other serious injuries that are considered catastrophic as well. These types of catastrophic injuries include permanent foot injuries, multiple bone fractures and eye injuries. All of these injuries require extensive and long-term treatment and care. It is common for catastrophic injuries to require surgeries, therapy and extended rehabilitation as well. The cost of treating and rehabilitating a catastrophically injured victim can run into millions of dollars.
Damages suffered in a catastrophic injury accident include lost wages, lost future wages, disability coverage, physical pain, emotional distress and loss of life’s enjoyment. The person’s life is never the same again. When someone suffers an injury that permanently prevents him or her from working, the victim also loses his or her ability to make a livelihood. Heath insurance alone will most likely not cover all of the medical expenses suffered in a catastrophic injury accident let alone the other damages such as lost wages and damages for pain, suffering, permanent injury etc.
The New York personal injury attorneys at the Law Offices of Kenneth A. Wilhelm help victims of catastrophic injuries get the compensation they need and rightfully deserve. If you or a loved one has suffered a catastrophic injury in New York, please call us at 1-800-WORK-4-YOU (1-800-967-5496). We can also help you with personal injury cases in New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, or Florida. If you have been seriously injured in any of the 50 U.S. states, please call us and we will try to help you with your case.
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