Serious Injury

After being injured, you might wonder, “What are severe injuries?” In Texas, a severe or serious injury is one:

Serious injuries can have a significant impact on your life. If you have suffered one of these injuries, do not hesitate to contact a significant injury lawyer from the Law Offices of Michael J. Gopin, PLLC for help.

A catastrophic injury means any injury that significantly alters your life or future. Injuries that cause permanent disability, shorten the victim’s life expectancy, decrease the quality of life, or require ongoing medical treatment for years to come are generally considered catastrophic. A person who suffers a catastrophic injury is likely to endure chronic pain, need life-long care, and be unable to work.

Catastrophic injuries are usually life-threatening or significant injuries, such as:

If you hit your head during an accident, you may suffer various types of head injuries, such as:

These severe brain injuries can significantly impact every aspect of your life. They can lead to memory loss, cognitive impairment, altered personality, problems with muscle coordination, and problems with friends and family. If you believe you or a loved one has recently suffered a brain injury, do not delay in reaching out to a serious accident lawyer for help.

Neck and Whiplash Injuries

Neck and whiplash injuries can cause immobilization and substantial pain. Car accidents and other traumatic events can cause a herniated disk or vertebrae fracture. Whiplash is a painful injury that can cause stretched or torn muscles, ligaments, and tendons.

Spinal Cord Injuries

A spinal cord injury is one of the most debilitating serious injuries a person can suffer. Spinal injuries can damage the spinal cord and lead to partial or complete paralysis. Partial paralysis can result in damage to your sensory and motor nerves, leading to decreased sensation and movement. Permanent paralysis can result in the loss of function and sensation below the injury site. This can also lead to loss of bowl and bladder control, as well as sexual dysfunction. A catastrophic accident attorney can help you pursue compensation following an accident that leaves you with this significant injury.

Amputation

In some accidents, a limb or extremity may be severed. In other accidents, the victim’s doctor may have to amputate a body part in order to save their life. The loss of a limb, finger, or other body part can significantly alter the victim’s life. Victims may have to rely on prosthetic limbs and might require extensive physical therapy.

Broken Bones

While some broken bones cause some discomfort and take a few weeks to heal, other broken bones can be catastrophic in nature. In a serious accident, you might suffer from spinal fractures or complex fractures that require surgeries and extensive physical therapy. Some fractures never fully heal and may permanently reduce your range of motion.

Burn Injuries

Burn injuries can cause extensive physical harm and suffering. They can also lead to permanent disfigurement, nerve damage, and psychological trauma.

If you sustained any of these physical injuries, reach out to our catastrophic injury lawyers for a free case evaluation.

Often, someone else’s negligence causes catastrophic injuries. Victims may suffer a catastrophic injury in or by:

Our serious accident lawyers are here to help you demand maximum compensation. Call us today to begin an investigation into who is responsible for your severe injuries.

If you or a loved one is involved in a catastrophic incident, take the following steps to protect your health and personal injury claim:

A serious accident can lead to significant financial consequences to victims. A catastrophic injury settlement can help compensate you for the economic losses you have suffered, including:

If you sustained injuries in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you could also recover compensation for the non-economic damages you suffered, including:

A serious personal injury lawyer can give you a better sense of the potential value of your catastrophic injury claim when you call for a free case consultation. Additionally, lawyers also work with experts to calculate the full extent of your damages.