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1. CATASTROPHIC INJURIES
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2. Catastrophic by Definition
Generally, a catastrophic injury is one that requires long-term or lifelong
care and severely impacts an individual’s life. Many car wrecks could
result in a catastrophic injury, and those caused by the negligence or
actions of others may be the basis for personal injury claims.
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Traumatic Brain Injuries
Among the most dangerous and potentially catastrophic injuries
are Traumatic Brain Injuries, or TBIs. As it is the control center
of the body, any injury to the brain can have devastating
consequences that can result in disability or, in severe cases,
death.

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Head Injuries
Head injuries can affect sight, hearing, motor skills and
cognitive function. As a result, any major head injury
has the potential to have a catastrophic impact and
cause significant lifelong issues.

5. Spinal Cord/Neck Injuries
One of the main dangers of spinal cord and neck
injuries is a disruption in sending signals from the brain
to the rest of the body. Potentially, this may result in a
partial or complete paralysis, debilitating an individual
and making a normal life difficult, at best.
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Major Burn Injuries
Severe burns are dangerous in a variety of ways. Aside
from having to endure extreme pain, burn victims may
require multiple surgeries and may be left disfigured.
Catastrophic burns cause permanent damage and
ongoing treatment.

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Internal Organ Damage
Internal organ damage can be dangerous because it is
sometimes difficult to detect until damage has already been
done, especially in the case of a major vehicle crash. However,
even slight injuries to internal organs -- including the kidneys,
heart, lungs, liver and other organs -- may cause permanent
damage.

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Amputation
There are more than 185,000 amputations in the United
States each year. Amputations obviously cause
disfigurement and necessitate serious lifestyle changes.
Individuals may be incapable of performing tasks they
performed before.

9. Catastrophic Injury
Causes
While there are multiple potential causes for catastrophic injuries, some of the
most common include:
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 Defective Products
 Nursing Home Injuries
 Motor Vehicle Accidents
 Medical Malpractice
 Construction or Workplace Injuries

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Contact the Johnson Law Firm to Learn More…
If you or a loved one has suffered a catastrophic injury as a result of
someone else’s actions or negligence, contact Billy Johnson and The
Johnson Law Firm in Pikeville, Ky., today. The Johnson Law Firm will bring
their experience and resources to aggressively pursue your compensation
for your personal injury. If you have any questions or would like to set up a
consultation, contact The Johnson Law Firm online or call 1.606.437.4488.