Blog: Catastrophic Injury

Labor Day is the unofficial end of summer for many families, and many people travel throughout the holiday weekend. Many families throughout the country take advantage of the last part of summer before school starts. Since it is a very busy weekend for traveling, there is a greater chance of getting into a car accident. […]

When someone is seriously injured in an accident, it can affect that person’s life in many significant ways. There are many different types of losses that someone can experience after an accident. A catastrophic injury can completely affect a person’s life. If it can be proved that the catastrophic injury was directly caused by a […]

Multiple vehicles were involved in a crash on I-295 near Exit 34 in Cherry Hill early Tuesday morning, leading to multiple injuries. Police said at least one of the vehicles caught fire in the crash, which happened around 5:30 a.m. Authorities did not say how many people were injured or what caused the accident. Cars […]

Spinal cord injuries are often devastating for the victim. Most spinal cord injuries occur as a result of physical trauma, such as a car accident, workplace accident, or a slip and fall accident. According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center (NSCISC), car accidents are the leading cause of spinal cord injuries. A spinal […]

Acoustic trauma is a result of damage to the auditory nerve, and the severity of the injury will often determine the length of the hearing loss. Hearing loss can occur due to blunt force trauma, intense exposure to blaring noises, or imbalances of air pressure in or around the ear following a car accident. This […]

Those who have been hurt in a car accident often have severe injuries. Sometimes, a car accident can cause a catastrophic injury. Not all wounds are catastrophic, however, only certain types of crash injuries fall into that category. Therefore, it is important for victims to understand how a catastrophic injury is defined. That way, they […]

Multiple shots were fired out of a dark-colored sedan driving northbound on I-295 in Bellmawr, New Jersey on Sunday afternoon. One of those bullets hit another driver in the hand. The victim, a 42-year old driver, who is hospitalized, has been speaking to police but did not have the license plate of the car the […]

Any damage involving the musculoskeletal system is an orthopedic injury. Some people are more at risk of orthopedic injuries than others. As someone ages, they are likely more at risk for damages or suffering from catastrophic injuries after an accident. Scientifically, this is due to bones decreasing and muscle strength weakening. Once a certain part […]

Most people love the idea that summer camp allows children to spend time outdoors playing with others and learning new skills. While children may be excited about summer camp, their parents may be more concerned. The great outdoors is dynamic and can be unpredictable, and situations can change quickly.  A sudden thunderstorm can arise while […]

Motorcycles are associated with freedom and the open road, but these characteristics are what makes motorcycling so dangerous. Other than helmets, clothing, and padding, motorcycle riders have little to protect them from their surroundings. This exposure is the main reason why motorcycle accidents can be more catastrophic than other types of motor vehicle crashes. May […]