The holidays are generally associated with family, friends, parades, football, and great food, but sometimes this great holiday can turn into a nightmare due to an accident such as one that requires a trip to the emergency room, or one that results in the loss of a limb.
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Category: Catastrophic Injuries Blog
At Griffin Durham Tanner & Clarkson, we are passionate about providing updates and keeping our community informed on news and law regulations related to catastrophic injuries in Savannah and Atlanta.
What Makes an Injury Catastrophic?
An injury is classified as catastrophic when it leaves a victim with long-term consequences and life-changing impacts. A catastrophic injury may involve the spinal cord, spine, skull, or brain. Catastrophic injuries also include serious burns, injuries involving the lungs and heart, and certain types of birth injuries. In other words, catastrophic injuries...
What Is a Catastrophic Injury?
Federal law defines “catastrophic injury” as an injury with direct and proximate consequences that permanently prevent an individual from performing any gainful work. In other words, a catastrophic injury is so serious that it leaves the victim with permanent damage. These types of injuries, which often involve damage to the brain or...