{"id":297395,"date":"2022-06-01T16:41:03","date_gmt":"2022-06-01T16:41:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jamesmckiernanlawyers.com\/?p=297395"},"modified":"2022-06-10T16:50:21","modified_gmt":"2022-06-10T16:50:21","slug":"california-catastrophic-injuries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jamesmckiernanlawyers.com\/en\/blog\/california-catastrophic-injuries\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need to Know About Catastrophic Injuries in California (Symptoms, Lawyers, &#038; More)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thousands of California citizens are hurt every year in accidents that are no fault of their own. These injuries may result from workplace accidents, automobile crashes, falls, or other unexpected incidents. Some of these injuries are life-changing and catastrophic<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Catastrophic injuries result from direct damage to the brain and\/or spinal cord. These injuries may result in serious, life-long complications. We examine the different types of catastrophic injuries and what to do if you suffer from an accident that results in serious injury.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Types of Catastrophic Injuries\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-297269\" src=\"https:\/\/jamesmckiernanlawyers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/catastrophic-injury-5-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"California Catastrophic Injury Lawyer \" width=\"509\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jamesmckiernanlawyers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/catastrophic-injury-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jamesmckiernanlawyers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/catastrophic-injury-5-378x253.jpg 378w, https:\/\/jamesmckiernanlawyers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/catastrophic-injury-5.jpg 724w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 509px) 100vw, 509px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are numerous types of catastrophic injuries that may result from a serious car accident or fall.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Types of Catastrophic Injuries:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traumatic Brain Injuries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neck\/Spinal Cord Injuries\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Damage to Internal Organs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Burns<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amputations<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common types of catastrophic injuries include traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord damage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-297279\" src=\"https:\/\/jamesmckiernanlawyers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/catastrophic-injury--300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Catastrophic Injury Lawyers in California\" width=\"507\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jamesmckiernanlawyers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/catastrophic-injury--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jamesmckiernanlawyers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/catastrophic-injury--378x253.jpg 378w, https:\/\/jamesmckiernanlawyers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/catastrophic-injury-.jpg 724w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 507px) 100vw, 507px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are one of the most common types of catastrophic injuries that can occur. TBIs can result from any injury to the head, including blow or penetrating injury. Over <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/traumaticbraininjury\/get_the_facts.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">64,00 people<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> die annually from a TBI.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Survivors of these injuries suffer from long-term or lifelong health complications that are often compared to effects of chronic illness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Types of TBI Include:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mild TBI<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate TBI<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Severe TBI<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30% of patients who suffer from a moderate or severe traumatic brain injury experience worsened symptoms over a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/traumaticbraininjury\/moderate-severe\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5-year time frame. <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Signs of Mild TBI\/Concussion<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mild TBIs, or concussions, lead to numerous immediate symptoms after occurs from a fall, automobile accident, or another cause of blunt force trauma to the head occurs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Immediate symptoms of a Concussion Include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Impaired Senses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cognitive Impairment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extreme Pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vomiting\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is impossible to gauge the severity of a head injury without the attention of a medical professional. Do not underestimate the severity of these injuries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is imperative that you seek medical attention any time you believe that a brain injury may have occurred. These incidents can lead to deadly bruising and swelling of the brain. Fatalities often occur days after the TBI-causing accident occurred.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Symptoms of <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/traumaticbraininjury\/moderate-severe\/potential-effects.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Moderate to Severe TBI<\/b><\/a><b> Include:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty thinking clearly and communicating<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Memory Issues<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trouble Concentrating<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vision and\/or Hearing Difficulties\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coordination\/Balance Issues<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weakness Arms\/Legs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Victims of moderate to severe TBI may also experience changes in behavior and moods, including overwhelming sadness, depression, anger, anxiety, impulsiveness, or other troubling emotional symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Neck\/Spinal Cord Injuries\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-294932\" src=\"https:\/\/jamesmckiernanlawyers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/neck-injury-thumb-img-300x174.jpg\" alt=\"Neck\/Spinal Cord Injuries\u00a0- California Injury Lawyers\" width=\"505\" height=\"293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jamesmckiernanlawyers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/neck-injury-thumb-img-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jamesmckiernanlawyers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/neck-injury-thumb-img.jpg 374w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 505px) 100vw, 505px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Falls and automobile accidents can cause injuries to the head, neck, and\/or back that compromise the body\u2019s spinal cord.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Signs of Spinal Cord Injuries Include:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of Movement<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of Bladder\/Bowel Control<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spasms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extreme Pain\/Tingling<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty Breathing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balance\/Coordination Issues<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/spinal-cord-injury\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20377890#:~:text=Emergency%20signs%20and%20symptoms%20of,hands%2C%20fingers%2C%20feet%20or%20toes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neck and spinal cord injuries<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can lead to paralysis that affects the of use of bodily limbs and the torso. These injuries may require lifelong care and assistance in victims\u2019 daily life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Costs of Catastrophic Injuries\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Catastrophic injuries have devastating effects on the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of accident victims throughout California. Victims of these accidents may no longer be able to work in their previous employment and may require ongoing medical care.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The effects of these injuries costs victims more than financial damages. Victims of catastrophic injuries may suffer with depression, anxiety, and other conditions that affect their quality of life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What to Do After a Catastrophic Injury<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>1. Seek Medical Attention\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seek medical attention immediately after any type of accident occurs that has the potential to result in catastrophic injuries. Many of the symptoms of serious injuries do not present themselves until several days after an accident has occurred.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seeking medical attention immediately is critical for evaluating the extent of these injuries and decreasing the likelihood of complications.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Contact a <\/b><b>Catastrophic Injury <\/b><b>Lawyer\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact a personal injury lawyer that specializes in catastrophic injury cases immediately if you have suffered injuries at the fault of another person or organization. You may be due compensation for these injuries. Common catastrophic personal injury cases result from falls on another person\/organization&#8217;s property and motor vehicle accidents.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Contact James McKiernan Lawyers Today<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact James McKiernan Lawyers today if you or a loved one has suffered catastrophic injuries and\/or death as a result of another person\u2019s negligence. Compensation may be due for medical bills, ongoing care, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. You deserve the best personal injury legal team fighting for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">James McKiernan Lawyers understand the physical, financial and emotional toll that catastrophic injuries take on their clients. James McKiernan has been helping clients along California\u2019s Central Coast for over 40 years and recovered over $300,000 in compensation. Contact <a href=\"https:\/\/jamesmckiernanlawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">James McKiernan Lawyers<\/a> today to discuss your case.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thousands of California citizens are hurt every year in accidents that are no fault of their own. These injuries may result from workplace accidents, automobile crashes, falls, or other unexpected incidents. Some of these injuries are life-changing and catastrophic Catastrophic injuries result from direct damage to the brain and\/or spinal cord. 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