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Las Vegas Catastrophic Injury Attorneys

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When someone suffers a catastrophic injury, their ability to move, think, communicate, and function can be forever impaired. These long-term and severe injuries often significantly alter a victim’s way of life and sense of well-being.

When a catastrophic injury is the result of negligence on the part of another, that person or entity may be held civilly liable for the damages. In such cases, the injured victim would be well-advised to contact a reputed Las Vegas personal injury attorney, who can help them understand what their legal rights are following a catastrophic injury.

Types of Catastrophic Injuries in Nevada

There are a number of types of injuries that are considered to be "catastrophic." Common examples include:

  • Brain injuries: Even minor brain injuries can be life-changing. When a person’s brain tissue is damaged from in an accident, such as from a sudden blow, the victim may suffer a substantial loss of physical and mental capabilities either short or long-term.
  • Spinal cord injuries: Some spinal cord injuries may result in a life-long disability. Catastrophic injuries to a person’s neck or upper vertebrae can result losing the use of their arms and/or legs. When a spinal cord injury occurs to a person’s lower back, they may lose the use of their legs.
  • Serious burns: Depending on the severity, burn injuries can also be catastrophic. Third-degree burns can result in permanent and irreversible nerve damage. Burn victims may also suffer a loss of sensation in the area of the burn as well as permanent scarring.
  • Amputations: Some serious accidents can result in a victim’s loss of limbs. Depending on the area of an amputation, the injury may not only affect a victim’s way of life, but it can also change their ability to work or earn a livelihood forever.
  • Neurological disorders: involves neurological disorder affects the body’s nervous system. When a victim endures a neurological disorder, they may suffer a loss of sensation to certain areas of the body or they may experience seizures, pain, confusion, and altered levels of consciousness.

The emotional impact of a catastrophic injury should not be underestimated, in addition to the effects of an injury. Suffering a life-long disability can lead to other complications, such as depression, loss of self-esteem, and often suicidal thoughts. Catastrophic injury victims often require extensive, ongoing psychological therapy to cope with such intense emotional issues related to their accident and/or injury.

Causes of Nevada Catastrophic Injuries

A catastrophic injury in Nevada can result from several circumstances and accidents. Common causes of catastrophic injuries include:

Damages & Liability in Nevada Catastrophic Injury Accidents

Following a serious accident, catastrophic injury victims can seek compensation from negligent persons or entities for coverage for hospital bills, medical expenses – present and future, loss of earnings, loss of livelihood, emotional trauma, pain and suffering, and the cost of long-term care, if applicable. Many victims of catastrophic injuries face expenses that are in the millions of dollars because they require constant, around the clock care indefinitely or permanently.

If you or a loved one has suffered a catastrophic injury that was the result of another’s negligence, contact a Las Vegas personal injury lawyer at the law offices of Shook & Stone for a free initial consultation. We will fight diligently for your legal rights as an injured victim, work hard to guarantee that the negligent parties are held responsible for your injury and that you receive full and just compensation for your injury as well as related losses. Call Leonard H. Stone at Shook & Stone today at 1-702-385-2220 to learn more about how we can help you receive coverage to help you manage your catastrophic injury.