The reason catastrophic injury claims stand apart from other injury claims is the size of the damages claimed. Compensation for catastrophic injuries is usual significantly more than other claims because of the severity of the damage to the patient.
Depending on the injury, these damages may include:
- Extensive medical bills
- Long-term physical therapy
- Medication costs
- Follow-up visits
- Lost income due to time away from work
- Loss of ability to work
- Impact on quality of life
- Loss of independence