Catastrophic injuries occur for many reasons, and they are often the result of accidents or incidents that other parties cause.
Some common causes of catastrophic injuries that might lead to an injury claim are:
- Car accidents – When your vehicle collides with another car or otherwise crashes, it can result in head trauma, spinal injuries, and other lasting injuries.
- Truck accidents – Because large commercial trucks are so much bigger and heavier than passenger vehicles, they have the potential to cause more catastrophic injuries when they crash.
- Motorcycle and bicycle accidents – While motorcyclists and bicyclists might wear helmets, they have very little protection from severe and life-changing injuries if a car hits these vehicles.
- Pedestrian accidents – Pedestrians have even less protection than motorcyclists and bicyclists, as rarely do people wear helmets of any protective gear when walking. This leaves them much more vulnerable to severe injuries in an accident.
- Dog bites – When a dog attacks you, their jaws might tear through your skin and result in amputations of fingers or extremities. Dog attacks can also result in permanent disfigurement and disabilities.
- Falls – Falling often comes with the high risk of hitting your head or back on objects or the ground. This is true whether you fall from a high place or on even ground.
- Medical malpractice and birth injuries – Medical professionals are supposed to take care of patients to improve their conditions, not make errors that lead to catastrophic injuries. Birth injuries, in particular, run the risk of brain or spinal injuries that can impact a person’s lifetime.
- Violence – Assault is a common cause of serious injuries, including blunt force trauma, hitting someone with a vehicle, gunshot or stab wounds, and similar unlawful conduct.
These are far from the only causes of catastrophic injuries, and many situations can lead to injury claims. If you are unsure about your rights after an incident, have a lawyer review your situation and advise you of your options for financial recovery.
