Catastrophic Injury
Recognizing Indications of a Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injuries range from relatively minor to catastrophic. Caused by a sudden blow or jolt to the head, TBIs are frequently the result of car crashes, truck accidents, sports injuries, bike accidents, or an assault. In the worst-case scenarios, TBIs lead to a lifetime of mental and physical impairment. One of the scariest parts…
Read MorePhantom Limb Pain is a Real Challenge After Amputation
Catastrophic injuries are painful and can forever affect the life of an individual. For victims of negligence, few personal injuries can be as challenging to handle as the loss of a limb. Whether the amputation involves a leg, arm, finger, or toe, this type of injury affects the victim forever. Even following initial medical treatment…
Read MoreTexting and Driving Leads to Terrible Injuries in the Event of a Car Crash
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that at any given time there are about 660,000 Americans operating a mobile phone while driving. In 2014, there were 3,179 traffic fatalities and 431,000 injuries in motor vehicle crashes caused by distracted drivers. Researchers at the University of Utah have calculated that talking on a cell…
Read MoreWhy You Need a Memphis Personal Injury Attorney When You Have Been Catastrophically Hurt
Millions of Americans suffer all kinds of injuries every day in the United States. Injuries from car, truck or bicycle accidents, dog bites, medical malpractice, and defective products can happen at any time. Typically, these injuries will heal and resolve themselves, and the person who was injured will get on with their lives. However, a…
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