Category Archives: Catastrophic Injuries
Dangers of Playing Sports
With the Summer Olympics going on right now, many of us watch these highly skilled and talented athletes in awe of their greatness. We often wish we could be athletes and make money for playing sports we love. Organized sports are a great way to get much-needed exercise. Participating in sports improves strength and… Read More »
Child Suffers Burns at Daycare; Woman Arrested
Children are fast and can get into trouble very easily. Young children can get into accidents and seriously injure themselves, especially if they are not properly supervised. This recently happened at a daycare in New Jersey. A boy was allegedly neglected and suffered serious burns. The woman in charge of his care was arrested…. Read More »
Organ Damage And Internal Injuries
In an instant, your life can change. You can be a totally healthy person and then suffer an accident that leaves you with catastrophic injuries. Some common catastrophic injuries include organ damage and internal injuries. Organ damage and internal injuries can happen in any type of accident but are especially common in car accidents… Read More »
Amputations Due To Accidents
Accidents can lead to a variety of injuries. Some of them are catastrophic in nature, like amputations. Amputation refers to the removal of a limb, such as an arm, leg, finger, or toe. This removal is often done after a serious injury to prevent gangrene and other infections, although sometimes it is caused by… Read More »
Blindness Caused By Negligence
If you’ve been able to see your entire life, you certainly don’t want to experience blindness at any point. To go from near-perfect vision to no vision at all is a catastrophic injury that can impact your life in many ways. Blindness can happen in several ways. Many people go blind after suffering from… Read More »
Brain Damage After An Accident
A car crash or other type of accident can cause a variety of injuries. Sometimes they are catastrophic injuries, which is the case with brain damage. Brain damage is a serious injury that is often permanent in nature. It is caused by the destruction of brain tissue when the brain moves around inside the… Read More »
What is Loss of Enjoyment of Life?
Accidents can happen in a variety of ways, from car crashes to dog bites to falls to workplace accidents. These accidents can cause a wide range of injuries. While some are minor, many are serious and long-term. They can even be catastrophic, causing a person to not be able to enjoy the things they… Read More »
Types of Paralysis
When you’re young, you tend to think you have your whole life in front of you. You may be in college partying it up and playing sports. You may be in your 30s, taking care of young children. Many young adults think they are invincible, so nothing will happen to them. However, life can… Read More »
Understanding Spinal Cord Injuries
Catastrophic injuries can happen at any moment. A car crash, fall, sports injury or an assault can cause serious harm such as spinal cord injuries. Every year, approximately 11,000 people suffer from a spinal cord injury. Most spinal cord injuries occur among young people between the ages of 16 and 30 years old. Most… Read More »
