What Are the Most Serious Injuries?
What Are the Most Serious Injuries? Any injury is serious, but personal injury law sees some injuries as more severe and catastrophic. These injuries often lead to long-term damage and require ongoing medical care and treatment for life. Sadly, these kinds of injuries are not rare, and people who suffer from them usually need legal help to get the justice they deserve.
Types of Severe Injuries
Understanding which injuries are classified as catastrophic can empower you to protect your legal rights and pursue accountability from negligent parties. Below are examples of severe injuries:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord and neck injuries
- Broken bones
- Internal organ damage
- Amputations
- Paralysis (paraplegia or quadriplegia)
- Extensive burn injuries
Contact Clinton O. Middleton, Attorney at Law, PLLC, today if you’ve suffered a catastrophic injury due to someone else’s negligence. To learn more about these types of injuries, keep reading below.
Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are very severe injuries and serious injuries and can cause long-term damage, leading to significant challenges for the injured person throughout their life.
Brain injuries can affect many functions, including:
Short-term memory loss: Even mild brain injuries, like concussions, can cause short-term memory problems.
Cognitive damage: Injuries can impair functions such as attention, reasoning, language, and memory, leading to issues with focus and other mental tasks.
Behavioral changes: Mood swings and behavioral issues, including agitation, sadness, depression, and anger, can occur after a brain injury.
Loss of balance: Injuries can make it hard to maintain balance and coordination.
Degenerative conditions: A traumatic brain injury can increase the risk of developing degenerative conditions, strokes, or seizures.
TBIs can vary in severity, with the most severe cases potentially leading to a coma, life support, and even fatal outcomes. Various tests, such as MRIs and the Glasgow Coma Scale, are used to assess the seriousness of a TBI.
Spinal Cord and Neck Injuries
Injuries to the back or neck from car accidents (especially rear-end collisions), slips and falls, or other accidents can be severe. Whiplash and similar neck injuries can damage the spinal cord, leading to long-term issues or even paralysis.
These injuries can result in the loss of use of some or all limbs, requiring wheelchair use, and significantly impact quality of life. Sadly, around 12,000 new spinal cord injury cases are reported in the United States each year.
Suppose you suffer a spinal cord or neck injury due to someone else's negligence. In that case, you may need compensation for pain, medical expenses, lost wages, and any necessary modifications to your home or vehicle to accommodate your condition.
Broken Bones
Not all broken bones are the same; some can be more severe and take longer to heal. Certain fractures can be severe and may leave the injured person dealing with long-term effects.
Some of the most severe broken bones include:
- Broken ribs
- Broken sternum
- Broken back
- Broken neck
- Broken pelvis
These injuries often need extensive physical therapy and multiple surgeries to heal completely.
Internal Organ Damage
Specific incidents can lead to severe internal damage to vital organs. It can occur in car crashes, slips, and falls, or even due to medical errors like performing surgery on the wrong patient or giving incorrect prescriptions.
For example, some medications can interact badly with each other, and if a doctor doesn't check for these interactions when prescribing a new drug, the results can be severe. Similarly, a car accident might damage an organ and cause internal bleeding.
If internal bleeding is not treated quickly, it can be life-threatening. Damage to a vital organ can also have severe or fatal effects on a person's health.
Amputations
Amputations can happen in various situations and involve the loss of a limb. This type of injury can cause lasting physical and emotional trauma. Amputations can result from car accidents, but they may also be caused by conditions like cancer in the bone or muscle or severe infections.
If an amputation is due to someone else’s negligence, the injured person might be able to take legal action. It could include seeking compensation for medical treatment, lost income, and any needed medical equipment.
How The Law Offices of Clinton O. Middleton Can Help
If someone else's actions have injured you, you need professional legal help to defend your rights. Clinton O. Middleton, Attorney at Law, is dedicated to working hard for you to get you compensation and ensure you receive justice.
At The Law Offices of Clinton O. Middleton, your rights are our top priority. We understand that serious injury involves physical, emotional, and financial challenges.
With our team on your side, you can have peace of mind knowing we're looking out for your best interests. We strive to go above and beyond to protect your rights and get you the justice you deserve. You deserve experienced and compassionate support, which we promise to provide every step of the way.
To set up a free consultation and discuss your case, call us at 703-777-9630. We're here to answer your questions and help you find confidence during this challenging time. Trust us to be by your side.
