5 Examples of Catastrophic Injuries

  You can sustain a catastrophic injury as a result of any accident or traumatic event, but what makes this type of injury different from other types is that it prevents you from performing any gainful work. Catastrophic injuries typically involve some sort of permanent change, which means your life won’t be the same after…

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Is a Broken Bone Considered a Catastrophic Injury?

  According to the law (42 USC § 3796b), an injury is considered catastrophic when it “permanently prevent[s] an individual from performing any gainful work.” With such an open-ended definition, you may wonder whether a broken bone can be considered a catastrophic injury. Read on to find out. It Comes Down to Your Ability to…

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