A catastrophic injury can be caused by a defective product or by even by negligence. This type of injury effects a person’s well-being and it can greatly affect a person’s ability to work. In many cases, a catastrophic injury can prevent a person from working for the rest of their life.
What is a Catastrophic Injury?
A catastrophic injury is any serious injury that has a long term effect on an individual. Catastrophic injuries can even disrupt a person’s central nervous system. People who experience this type of injury are usually those with severe burn injuries and injuries to the spinal cord. Here are a few common catastrophic injuries patients suffer from:
- Brain Injuries
- Severe Burns
- Back Injuries
- Neck Injuries
- Paralysis
- Quadriplegia
- Paraplegia
To make matters more complicated, catastrophic injuries can affect a person’s urinary system, gastrointestinal system, circulation and respiratory system.
As the cost of healthcare continues to rise at alarming rates, catastrophic injury is not only a painful experience for the individual mentally and physically; it can cause a major financial burden for both the victim and family members.
Blog Post Provided By: The Atlanta Catastrophic Injury Attorneys at Goldstein & Hayes, P.C.