Catastrophic Injuries

CATASTROPHIC INJURIES
A CLOSER LOOK AT THE MOST SERIOUS TYPES OF INJURIES

A “CATASTROPHIC” INJURY - EXPLAINED
The term “catastrophic injury” is used by legal and
medical professionals to describe the most serious
injuries someone can suffer. It means that an injury is
disabling and often permanent. Catastrophic is no
exaggeration. A debilitating injury is incredibly painful
and costly, and it has a domino effect that can
seriously disrupt a person’s life in many ways.
In the pages that follow, we’ll look at some common
examples of these injuries, how they affect a person’s
life and the legal options for someone whose injury
was caused by another’s negligence.
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TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is caused by a blow
or jolt to the head. Around 1.7 million TBIs occur
every year in the U.S., with the two leading
causes being falls and motor vehicle crashes.
While some of these injuries are considered mild,
such as some concussions, brain injuries are often
severe. Serious brain injuries can have wide-
ranging consequences, including language/speech
difficulties, depression, learning impairment, and
physical disability.

SPINAL CORD INJURIES
Approximately 282,000 people are currently living
with a spinal cord injury in the U.S. Damage to
the spinal cord typically has very serious
effects. The most notorious of these effects is
paralysis - the restriction of feeling and movement
of a body part. Spinal cord injuries can also be
extremely painful and restrict a person’s ability to
earn an income, which makes the incredible
lifetime costs of a spinal cord injury even more
difficult to meet.

BURN INJURIES
Every year in the U.S., more than 1 million people
suffer burn injuries requiring medical attention. Few
injuries are more painful and costly than
burns. Serious burn injuries cause intense physical
and psychological pain and often leave a victim
disfigured. Burn injuries may require extensive
surgeries, medications, and rehabilitation, making
them some of the most expensive of all injuries.

LOSS OF A LIMB
Over 1.6 million Americans are currently living with
the loss of a limb. When an injury leads to an
amputation, the victim faces lifelong challenges that
include physical disability, difficulty earning an
adequate income, and emotional devastation. The
true costs of a lost limb are immeasurable, as
they forever impact a person’s physical,
psychological, and financial well-being.

CONSEQUENCES OF SERIOUS INJURIES
 Acute, chronic pain
 Restricted physical capabilities
 Lost income and work capacity
 Emotional pain and suffering
 Extensive, ongoing medical care
 Dependence on medications

THE CATASTROPHES BEHIND CATASTROPHIC INJURIES
A serious injury might have any number of
causes. However, a few of the most common
include:
 Vehicle accidents
 Workplace injuries
 Falls
 Medical malpractice

LEGAL OPTIONS FOR SERIOUSLY INJURED PEOPLE
When someone’s injuries are caused by
the mistakes or carelessness of another
person or entity, they can pursue a
personal injury claim to get payment for
the many costs associated with their
injury. These claims don’t repair the
damage caused by an injury, but they
help ensure that a victim doesn’t have to
live in financial ruin because of their
injury.

HOW AN ATTORNEY CAN HELP
Attorneys help their clients by taking care of
many processes involved in filing a personal
injury claim, including gathering evidence,
investigating the causes, determining the
extent of damages, filing claims, negotiating,
filing suit, and potentially trying your case in
a courtroom. An attorney with experience
handling catastrophic injuries knows that these
cases require more time, effort, and resources
than other case types.

CONTACT TERRY BRYANT TO LEARN MORE
If you or a loved one has suffered a serious
injury in Texas, we encourage you to reach
out to Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law to
schedule a free consultation. We assist clients
throughout the state to make sure they get
the compensation they deserve. Fill out our
online form or call us at (800) 444-5000 to
get started.
https://www.terrybryant.com/

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