Catastrophic injuries can be life-altering, and they require specialized legal assistance to ensure that victims receive the compensation they deserve.
What Is a Catastrophic Injury?
A catastrophic injury is a severe, life-altering injury that requires long-term medical care and rehabilitation. Various incidents, including car accidents, slips and falls, and medical malpractice, can cause these injuries. Common examples of catastrophic injuries include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, burns, and paralysis.
The Seven Most Common Catastrophic Injuries
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) – A traumatic brain injury is caused by a blow or jolt to the head and can cause physical, cognitive, and psychological impairments. Common symptoms of a TBI include headaches, dizziness, confusion, memory loss, and difficulty concentrating.
- Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) – A spinal cord injury is caused by a blow or jolt to the spine, and it can cause temporary or permanent paralysis. Common symptoms of an SCI include loss of sensation, muscle weakness, and difficulty breathing.
- Amputation – An amputation is the removal of a limb due to injury or illness. Common symptoms of amputation include phantom limb pain, depression, and difficulty adapting to life without the limb.
- Burns – Burns are caused by contact with heat, electricity, radiation, or chemicals, and they can cause severe physical and psychological pain. Common burn symptoms include pain, swelling, redness, and blisters.
- Paralysis – Paralysis is caused by damage to the spinal cord or brain and can cause a partial or complete loss of movement and sensation. Common symptoms of paralysis include muscle weakness, difficulty speaking, and difficulty breathing.
- Vision Loss – Vision loss is caused by a variety of factors, including injury, illness, and genetics. Common symptoms of vision loss include blurred vision, difficulty seeing in low light, and difficulty seeing colors.
- Hearing Loss – Hearing loss is caused by a variety of factors, including injury, illness, and genetics. Common symptoms of hearing loss include difficulty hearing conversations, ringing in the ears, and difficulty understanding speech.
Contact Clawson Fargnoli Utsey, LLC for Legal Assistance
If you or a loved one has suffered a catastrophic injury in Charleston, South Carolina, the attorneys at Clawson Fargnoli Utsey, LLC can help. Our attorneys understand the complexities of these cases, and they have the experience and resources to help you get the compensation you need. Contact us today at (843) 408-0599 to schedule a consultation and learn more about how we can help.