Catastrophic injuries can be linked to a number of causes and are life changing. These types of injuries are categorized by the long-term impact they have on victims. When one sustains a serious injury, it is often not just the injured party who suffers, but their loved ones as well.
Dealing with a catastrophic injury in the most effective manner possible often requires a well managed combination of interventions designed to support physical, emotional, and social needs. There is typically a great deal of physical trauma involved, and this is the first major hurdle an injured accident victim must learn to overcome. Additional obstacles include financial and emotional battles linked to the traumatic injury that can extend to an injured victim’s family support system or others who struggle after witnessing what has happened to their loved one.
Catastrophic injuries may include spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injury, hip injuries, a collateral ligament injury, lower back injury, an ischemia reperfusion injury, ischemic repercussion injury, crush injury, occupational injury and other serious injuries that may require long-term rehabilitation or care. Those who have suffered traumatic injuries due to the negligence or misconduct of others may be able to pursue compensation claims for damages incurred as a result, including future expenses. Injury attorneys are available to provide legal representation or guidance for injured accident victims or surviving family members in the event of a wrongful death.
There are support groups available for accident victims that can aid them and their family members to learn how to cope. A physician or personal injury lawyer may be able to provide referrals, in addition to the services they offer, to those interested in receiving expert help.
The Life Care Solutions Group has information available on a range of injury topics. Click on one of the links below for more information about a particular topic related to catastrophic injury:
- Common Debilitating Injuries
- Dealing With a Serious Brain Injury
- The Challenges Faced With a Spinal Cord Injury
- What Is Complex Regional Pain Syndrome?
- Have You Suffered an Amputation?
- The Long-Term Complications of Burn Injuries
- Has a Loved One Been a Victim of a Wrongful Death?
