Most injuries are not considered catastrophic. Many injuries are painful and some are debilitating and the reality is some are less severe than others. Catastrophic injuries typically have serious, long-term consequences and these injuries are common after truck crashes, severe motor vehicle crashes, and vehicle versus pedestrian accidents. Many of these injuries result in traumatic brain injuries, amputations, and paralysis. Catastrophic injuries are life-altering for victims when the injury results in a permanent disability.
Common Causes of Catastrophic Injuries. There are many ways that people can get injured, but some activities pose a far greater risk than others for a catastrophic injury. Here is a list of the most common causes of catastrophic injuries:
- Car accidents– Car accidents are one of the most common causes of catastrophic injuries. Today’s SUVs and pick-up trucks are large and powerful and are becoming a leading contributor to catastrophic accidents and injuries.
- Truck accidents– Big rigs, or eighteen-wheelers, can be devastating when involved in an accident with a smaller vehicle. In addition to the driving behaviors common to all drivers, truck drivers are often fatigued.
- Motorcycle accidents– Motorcycles are vulnerable to catastrophic accidents because they can be difficult to see and lack the protection of an auto.
- Bus Accidents– Buses are large and carry many passengers who are often not wearing seatbelts.
- Bicycle accidents– Bicycle versus vehicle accidents can be devastating to bike riders, often causing catastrophic head injuries.
- Pedestrian accidents– Pedestrians are the most vulnerable victims on our roads today. Pedestrians have no protection from the force of being struck by a car, motorcycle or even a bicycle.
- Sports accidents– Youth and adult sports are becoming common causes of paralysis and closed-head injuries like traumatic brain injuries (TBI).
- Boat and Jet Ski accidents– Many boats and jet ski accidents involve alcohol, which impairs the driver’s faculties.
- Slip and Falls– Slip and fall accidents are common causes of closed head injuries.
We represent people who are injured because of the careless and reckless acts of others. At the end of the day your case can only be settled one time and you need to know all of the facts beforehand. The reason that insurance companies have paid our clients in excess of $130,000,000.00 is that we get the facts and are not intimidated at the prospect of going to trial when insurance companies fail to offer full compensation. We help with serious injuries that require serious representation. We are the Law Offices of Guenard & Bozarth, LLP. Our attorneys have more than 60 years of experience specializing in only representing injured people. Call GB Legal 24/7/365 at 888-809-1075 or visit www.gblegal.com We would be honored to represent you!
