While most travel-related accidents may result in minor injuries, some can lead to catastrophic injuries that permanently change a person’s life. Catastrophic injuries typically involve severe, life-threatening harm to the body and can include:
- Spinal Cord Injuries: These injuries often lead to paralysis or loss of sensation and mobility below the site of the injury.
- Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI): A TBI can range from a mild concussion to a severe brain injury that impairs cognitive function, speech, motor skills, and memory.
- Amputations: In some severe crashes, individuals may suffer the loss of limbs, which requires lifelong medical care, prosthetics, and physical therapy.
- Internal Organ Damage: Blunt force trauma from car accidents or falls can lead to internal bleeding or organ failure, often requiring emergency surgery or long-term treatment.
- Severe Burns: Accidents involving fires or explosions can result in disfiguring burns, requiring extensive medical care and rehabilitation.
These types of injuries often lead to permanent disability, require lifelong medical care, and can significantly impact the quality of life. The financial and emotional toll on victims and their families is immeasurable, and the legal process involved in seeking justice for catastrophic injuries can be complex and lengthy.
At Broussard, David & Moroux, we’ve seen firsthand how accidents during the holiday season can lead to life-altering injuries.
The attorneys at Broussard, David & Moroux have the knowledge and experience necessary to handle cases of this nature and will fight to obtain fair compensation for your injuries. If you or a loved one has suffered harm because of the fault of another, contact the attorneys at Broussard, David & Moroux to discuss your legal rights at (337) 233-2323 (local) or (888) 337-2323 (toll-free).