Catastrophic Injuries

Not every injury qualifies as catastrophic under Georgia law. Some injuries heal over time, while others may cause permanent physical, cognitive or functional limitations. A catastrophic injury requires ongoing medical care, rehabilitation and/or long-term support. If...

Not all brain injuries are obvious right after a truck accident. Sometimes the most serious ones start small, such as a headache here or a moment of confusion there, and then quietly they get worse. If you were in a truck crash and something feels off, here’s what to...

When people think about amputations, the focus is often on the obvious physical challenges like surgeries, prosthetics and the ensuing mobility limitations. The emotional weight is not talked about enough, but it can be just as overwhelming as the physical injuries...

Catastrophic vehicle accidents are more than physically overwhelming – they carry additional consequences that ripple through every part of a person’s life. Survivors may face permanent disabilities, chronic pain or an inability to return to work, while families often...

People who are involved in motor vehicle crashes can suffer significant injuries, depending on the severity and type of crash. One injury that might occur is a traumatic amputation, which occurs when a part of the body is severed from the rest of the body.  Traumatic...

Motor vehicle accidents usually result in injuries, some of which may be catastrophic. These injuries leave the victim and their loved ones grappling with life-altering physical, emotional and financial challenges as they face the difficult path to recovery and adjust...

Spinal cord injuries are extremely serious. When an individual sustains one, it can profoundly impact their physical, emotional and psychological well-being. In many cases, while rehabilitation is an option, they can never fully recover. People often endure these...

Car accidents have been known to cause various debilitating injuries to those involved. However, the face is seldom mentioned when talking about car accident injuries. During a car accident, the victim’s face could suffer different types of injuries such as the...

A spinal cord injury suffered in a severe car accident certainly can have short-term ramifications. You may immediately be transported to the hospital and you may be out of work indefinitely. So you have to consider medical bills, lost wages and many other costs if...

Car accidents, especially at high speeds, can inflict a range of severe, life-altering injuries. Of course, brain and spinal cord damage are to examples of catastrophic outcomes of crashes. Limb amputation is another potential consequence. It’s often overshadowed but...