Serious injuries are life-altering events. They affect a person’s health, independence, income, and long-term quality of life. In personal injury law, a “serious injury” is not defined by discomfort or inconvenience. It is defined by lasting harm, permanent impairment, or the need for extensive medical treatment and ongoing care.
A serious injury is one that results in significant physical damage, long-term disability, or permanent functional loss. These injuries often require emergency care, surgery, hospitalization, rehabilitation, or lifelong medical management.
Injury Attorney Hilda Sibrian believes that everyone deserves diligent and capable legal representation to improve their chances of recovery after an accident. If you or a loved one were injured because of someone else’s fault or wrongdoing, call us. We’re here for you 24/7.
A serious injury is one that causes substantial, long-term, or permanent harm to a person’s physical or cognitive functioning. In personal injury cases, seriousness is measured by impact, not by how dramatic the accident appeared or how quickly symptoms initially presented. An injury may be considered serious even if it was not immediately life-threatening.
Insurers and medical professionals typically consider some of the following factors:
Some of the most serious injuries are the most impactful. These injuries usually affect a person for the rest of their life. The following are a few of what the legal industry would consider serious injuries.
Traumatic brain injuries occur when a blow or jolt to the head disrupts normal brain function. TBIs range from concussions to severe brain damage and can cause memory loss, cognitive impairment, mood changes, seizures, and permanent disability.
Crushing injuries happen when a body part is subjected to extreme pressure, often between heavy objects or machinery. These injuries frequently involve multiple fractures, nerve damage, internal bleeding, and a high risk of complications such as compartment syndrome or amputation.
Damage to the spinal cord can result in partial or complete paralysis, loss of sensation, and loss of bodily function. These injuries typically require extensive medical treatment and long-term support.
Whether the result of a traumatic event or medical complication, amputations can be a devastating result of vehicle or industrial accidents.
Burn injuries and disfigurement can cause permanent scarring, nerve damage, loss of function, and psychological trauma. They are common in fires, explosions, and chemical exposure incidents.
Internal organ damage involves injury to vital organs such as the lungs, liver, kidneys, spleen, or heart, often caused by blunt force trauma, crushing pressure, or penetrating injuries. These injuries may not be immediately visible but are often life-threatening and frequently require emergency surgery, hospitalization, and ongoing medical monitoring.
Some accidents can result in the death of the victim.
If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury, the decisions you make early can affect your health, your financial stability, and your future. Insurance companies begin evaluating and defending these claims immediately, often before the full extent of the injury is known.
If your injury has resulted in lasting impairment, disability, or significant disruption to your life, do not wait to seek legal guidance. Call the Offices of Hilda Sibrian today to start your case.
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