Catastrophic injuries are those which causeserious damage to one or more body systems.These injuries generally last indefinitely, if theycan be healed at all. Consequently, the quality oflife for the injury victim is significantly diminished,often to the extent that he can no longer work ortake care of himself. It is important for a victim tohire a New Jersey catastrophic injury attorney tohelp him gain fair compensation that will supporthis needs long-term.

CATASTROPHICINJURIES

CATASTROPHIC SERIOUS DAMAGE

When one of the body’s systems is compromisedthrough an accident, the victim can be left unable toperform basic tasks. For instance, damage to theneurological system can cause loss of motor control,cognitive ability, speech, etc. A New JerseyCatastrophic injury attorney will use medical testresults, doctors’ reports, and other information todetermine the extent of the client’s injuries, and thelikelihood of recovery.

Loss of visionLoss of hearingToxic exposureLoss of arm or legDamage to the brainSpinal cord damageSerious burnsDisfigurementDamage to the respiratory systemDamage to the pulmonary system

Catastrophic injuries can occur in many ways.Explosions, machinery accidents, falls, house fires,and exposure to toxic fumes/chemicals are amongthese; however, motor vehicle accidents are theculprit in a significant percentage of claims for suchinjuries.Among the more common catastrophic injuries arethose involving:

COMMON INJURIES

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