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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 the injury affects your ability to work or handle daily tasks, those long-term consequences may significantly increase the amount
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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 watch for early on. Headaches that
Read articleWhen 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 Depression and anxiety are common after an amputation. Everyday activities that once felt routine
Read articleCatastrophic 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 shoulder impossible burdens of care and unexpected expenses. In Georgia, the legal system offers avenues to
Read articlePeople 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 amputations can be partial or complete. A partial amputation
Read articleMotor 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 to a transformed way of life. Injuries to the head from motor vehicle accidents can
Read articleSpinal 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 injuries in severe accidents, falls or medical negligence. The physical impact The spinal cord is a vital
Read articleCar 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 following. 1. Fractured bones The face is made up of several delicate bones, including
Read articleA 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 you’re seeking compensation from the driver who caused the catastrophic
Read articleCar 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 no less devastating. Amputation risk in car crashes Any serious vehicle accident carries the risk of
Read articleT-bone accidents routinely inflict serious injuries on the occupants of vehicles. Also known as side-impact accidents, these accidents occur on Georgia roads when the front of one vehicle hits the side of another one. Although people in both vehicles have a high risk of injury, the occupants in the vehicle that suffered the side impact
Read articleClinical trials for a neuro-spinal scaffold have brought hope to many who have suffered from severe spinal cord injuries. If you're in Georgia and were the victim of this life-changing type of injury, this may be something you'll want to know about. A scaffold that treats an injured spine These nationwide clinical trials began after
Read articleHeavy trucks operating at high speeds are a threat on Georgia roads. These trucks are more likely than any other vehicles to cause catastrophic accidents. Trucks are larger, heavier and more powerful than they've ever been. When you factor in things such as distracted driving, it’s no surprise that there’s an increase in catastrophic truck
Read articleSerious burn injuries include permanent, life-threatening damages from the skin deep into the nerves and veins. Recovering from this injury takes months and years of rehabilitation treatments in a medical facility and at home. In Georgia, there are recommended plans for the management of a severely burned patient. Fluids Fire dries out the moisture content
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While all Georgia car accidents hold the potential to cause serious injuries, some of them result in catastrophic ones. These types of injuries occur suddenly and create life-altering impacts. Catastrophic injury definition More than 1500 fatalities occur in Georgia every year due to motor vehicle accidents. Non-fatal car accident injuries meet the definition of catastrophic
Read articleA traumatic brain injury can change your life in an instant. If you think that you or someone you love has suffered this kind of injury, it's important to understand the signs and symptoms as well as what you can do to get the help you, or they, need. What is a traumatic brain injury?
Read articleA Georgia vehicle collision could result in severe trauma to the neck, back, limbs, and internal organs. Not everyone realizes that accident victims may suffer facial injuries during a crash. Such injuries might result when a driver or passenger's face hits the windshield, dashboard or steering wheel. Depending on the impact, even someone in the
Read articleAccording to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center, vehicle collisions cause about 1/3 of all injuries that cause paralysis. Being paralyzed makes it challenging to make a living or perform daily tasks and alters the course of a person's life. Types of paralysis A car accident may cause traumatic brain injuries or spinal cord
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