What kinds of accidents cause catastrophic injuries?
Catastrophic injuries may be caused as a result of any type of physical trauma. There are, however, certain types of accidents that tend to result in these types of injuries more often. Some examples of the types of accidents that may cause such injuries include:
- Motor vehicle accidents — collisions with large trucks or motorcycles
- Construction accidents
- Pharmacy errors
- Defective medical devices
- Defective consumer products
- Swimming pool accidents
- Near drowning accidents
- Pedestrian/vehicle collisions
Other Serious Personal Injury FAQs:
- Are catastrophic injury cases different than personal injury lawsuits?
- Can I wait to contact a personal injury lawyer?
- How does a victim of a catastrophic injury deal with insurance companies?
- How long does it take to get my case settled?
- How long does it take to get results in a catastrophic injury cases?
- I don’t have a lot of money after my accident how am I going to afford an attorney?
- I don’t have a lot of money and work at a low paying job. How can I possibly afford to hire a personal injury lawyer?
- I was in a bad car accident and sustained serious injuries. Can an attorney help me get compensation for my medical bills?
- What am I supposed to do after being involved in an accident and I am badly injured?
- What are catastrophic injuries?
- What are special and general damages?
- What is a personal injury lawyer and why would I need one?
- What is the statute of limitations for filing a personal injury case in Texas?
- What kind of compensation am I eligible to receive by filing a personal injury claim?
- What kinds of accidents cause catastrophic injuries?
- What kinds of damages am I eligible for after an accident?
- What kinds of expenses could I claim after being injured in an accident?