Catastrophic Injuries
Catastrophic injuries are severe, life-threatening injuries and illnesses that occur suddenly. Once a person has sustained a serious injury, typically need continual medical treatment from doctors, physical therapists, surgeons, medical devices, and medications for the rest of his/her life. If the person does not receive ongoing medical care, it is likely that the symptoms and side effects associated with his/her injury will worsen with time.
Catastrophic injuries greatly impact the lives of the injury sufferers and, in many cases, also complicate the sufferers’ lives as well. This can be extremely hard for people when they are also dealing with numerous physical, mental, and emotional limitations. Victims of catastrophic injuries face lifelong medical and custodial care expenses, and the results of their personal injury cases can make the difference between being able to afford life sustaining care and becoming a ward of the state.