A catastrophic injury is loosely defined as one that has a lasting impact on your life. For example, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) may be considered catastrophic as it may require weeks or months of rehab in a California hospital to recover from. Broken bones, organ...
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Catastrophic Injuries
What makes an injury catastrophic in California?
If injured in an accident in California, it is crucial to understand what makes it catastrophic. Some injuries are minor and might not even require attention, while others have a much bigger impact that can affect you for life. Let’s look at factors that make an...
The psychological impact of amputation
California residents who have undergone an amputation after a severe accident may cope with the loss in many ways. An amputation is a life-changing event that can lead to short- or long-term psychological issues. Everyone who has had an amputation will have to learn...
Effects of severe or moderate TBIs
Each year, many people in California and around the country suffer traumatic brain injuries in accidents. When TBIs are moderate or severe, the victims may face lifelong consequences. The impacts of a TBI will depend on the area of the brain that is injured and the...
Pedestrian accidents may be on the rise in California
California, and Los Angeles County in particular, is not known for having the best drivers. In fact, California – together with four other states – made up 47% of the country’s pedestrian deaths in 2018, even though those five states comprised only 33% of the...
GHSA’s 2019 report notes yet another rise in pedestrian deaths
As someone injured in a pedestrian accident in Pasadena, California, you can be said to be more fortunate than others who have died in similar incidents. The reality is that pedestrian fatalities have gone up at an alarming rate every year since 2009. A preliminary...
Catastrophic injuries: Spinal fractures can be damaging wounds
When you think of catastrophic injuries, you probably think of serious paralysis or brain injuries. You're right that these are types of catastrophic injuries.The classification "catastrophic injury" means that a person has suffered a severe injury to the spinal cord,...
How serious are incomplete spinal injuries?
When you think of spinal injuries and paralysis, you may imagine someone who can't walk or feel their body. The truth is that catastrophic injuries to the spinal column and spinal cord can have a varied outcome. For some, partial paralysis, also called incomplete...
You deserve compensation after the loss of a loved one
A wrongful death is a devastating occurrence. From losing a loved one in a traffic accident to finding out that a dangerous premises resulted in your loved one's fatal injuries, it's hard to be sure what to do next.Your attorney can help you through the stages of a...
Get help with your catastrophic injury case
Catastrophic injuries are any injuries that severely impact your life. They might include things like traumatic brain injuries or incomplete or complete spinal cord injuries. Something to remember about these injuries is that they're so severe that they are also bound...