Catastrophic Injuries in Arizona

    PHOENIX, AZ, November 15, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- It only takes a minute for a catastrophic injury to occur and change your life forever. Injuries that are considered catastrophic are those that impact and change your life forever. These injuries may result in lifelong treatment and may shorten your life span. A catastrophic injury or illness may affect your nervous system, and other systems in your body. These injuries may prevent you from doing the job you had previous to the accident or can even prevent you having children. The best course of action is talking to an Arizona Personal injury lawyer to help you discuss your options. In the Tempe, Mesa, Scottsdale and Phoenix area there have been many individuals affected by catastrophic injuries.

Depending on what caused the accident or illness, there are various types of catastrophic injuries.

Some examples include:

Types of Catastrophic Injuries

• Spinal cord injury
• Accidental amputation
• Severe burns
• Brain injuries
• Neurological disorders
• Multiple bone fractures
• Deformity

There are many individuals who can be at fault for these catastrophic injuries. If your injury was caused by another person's negligence, defective product, or even a misdiagnosis, then you may be entitled to receive compensation for your injuries.

The Aftermath of a Catastrophic Injury

If you have suffered a spinal cord injury, you may require physical therapy and dependency on others. Spinal cord injuries are the most frequent catastrophic injuries happening every 41 minutes. These injuries can sustain over twenty five thousand dollars a year in medical costs, and if the accident was the fault of someone else, you should not be responsible.

Another example of how a catastrophic injury can change your life is with your career. Your career's foundation may be relied heavily on mobility, and a spinal cord injury or other physical injury can jeopardize you maintaining your job and would make you eligible to receive workers compensation.
A catastrophic injury may also result in the dependency on others, or it can result in a personality change if you suffer from a brain injury. Your family and friends can all be affected by these sudden changes. All of these problems require millions of dollars in medical care, physical therapy and even counseling. If your injury requires reconstructive surgery, then you may be the victim of even more financial burden since the cost has risen drastically over the last decade.

Contact an Arizona Personal Injury Attorney

The traumatic event of an accident that causes a catastrophic injury can be difficult to deal with especially if the injury dramatically changes your life. Taking the necessary safety precautions does not always reduce the risk of a catastrophic injury happening to you or a loved one. While the sudden shock may be overwhelming, contacting a professional as soon as possible can help you receive the compensation you deserve. Consulting an Arizona personal injury attorney is the best option to ensure that you or your loved ones are taken care of for decades to come. For more information: www.solomonrelihan.com

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