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Catastrophic Injury FAQ Blogs & Posts

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Bruised or Broken Tailbone: Understanding Your Legal Options

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People with a bruised or broken tailbone experience painful symptoms that significantly affect their lives. Pain, bruising, and swelling may prevent you from working, getting restful sleep, or spending time...
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Brain Injuries in American Football: Risks, Legal Rights, and CTE

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While high-impact sports can have physical health benefits, they also come with risks. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), American tackle football has the highest risk of...
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Broken Sternum: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Legal Considerations

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A broken sternum is a painful injury that can have serious effects on your health. The sternum is the flat bone at the front of the rib cage that protects...

Spinal Injury Rehabilitation: How Long Does It Take?

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Rehabilitation times for a spinal injury vary widely because every individual is unique, and every spinal injury is different. However, rehabilitation time for spinal cord injury usually lasts 12—18 months....
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Is Amputation or Loss of Limb Considered a Catastrophic Injury?

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Losing a limb is a life-altering event that can change the way victims approach their daily activities and even impede them from working. This is why it is considered a...
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Can a Cochlear Implant Restore Hearing to Accident Victims?

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Accidents happen every day in Louisiana, with data from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) indicating 1,673 serious injuries were sustained on the state's roadways in 2021. From motor vehicle accidents...
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Catastrophic Injuries and the Statute of Limitations

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The majority of personal injury cases involve short-term disabilities, in which temporary damage is inflicted upon a victim's body, mind, or spirit. Motor vehicle accidents, occupational injuries, sports injuries, medical...
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Is Deafness Considered a Catastrophic Injury?

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Sensory loss like deafness after an accident is a catastrophic injury with lifelong repercussions. A victim of such injury faces a drastic change in their lifestyle, affecting aspects like work,...
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Is Paralysis Considered a Catastrophic Injury?

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Paralysis is a catastrophic injury that is both life-altering and long-lasting. It can have severe emotional, physical, and financial consequences for an injured person. Victims may face surgeries, rehabilitation, and...
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FAQs About How Damages Are Calculated in a Catastrophic Injury Case

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A catastrophic injury—like paralysis, brain trauma, or amputation—can lead to life-long medical care, lost income, and permanent changes to your quality of life. In these serious cases, calculating damages isn’t...