What is Catastrophic and Serious Injury?

Written by Adam Peck Category: Injury Law January 16th, 2013 1 min read

What is Catastrophic and Serious Injury?

A catastrophic and serious injury can leave a person suffering from permanent disabilities for the rest of their life. Catastrophic injuries are any injuries that have serious, long-term effects on the victim.

Catastrophic injuries can be caused by any number of different circumstances, and the results of the catastrophic injury can last for weeks, months, or even years. Some of the most common catastrophic injuries include:

Â· Back Injuries

Â· Neck Injuries

Â· Brain Injuries

Â· Burns

Â· Organ Damage

Â· Paralysis

Â· Paraplegia

Â· Quadriplegia

When a victim suffers a catastrophic serious personal injury, the impact can be enormous. Not only can a catastrophic serious injury prevent a person from gaining any substantial income, it can prevent them from enjoying their life, and it can cause their family huge amounts of stress. Catastrophic and serious injuries to the brain can even change a person’s personality, make remembering things difficult, and prevent them from recognizing their most loved family members.

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Written by Adam Peck

Expertise: Personal Injury

Adam J. Peck, ESQ is a principal with Peck Law Group, APC. In 2008, Mr. Adam Peck received his Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School where he graduated Cum Laude. His practice is primarily dedicated to representing Elders, Dependent Adults, along with their loved ones and family members, who have suffered horrific personal injuries.