[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.lawyertime.com\/catastrophic-injury\/#Article","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.lawyertime.com\/catastrophic-injury\/","headline":"What Is a Catastrophic Injury?","name":"What Is a Catastrophic Injury?","description":"Common Types of Catastrophic Injuries If you or a loved one has suffered a catastrophic injury in an accident that was caused by the negligent or reckless actions of another party, you should consult an experienced catastrophic injury attorney to make sure you get the full extent of damages that you deserve. There are many […]","datePublished":"2014-04-05","dateModified":"2026-02-25","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.lawyertime.com\/author\/lawyertime\/#Person","name":"Jeff S. Korek, Senior Trial Partner","url":"https:\/\/www.lawyertime.com\/author\/lawyertime\/","identifier":6,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/2a6b585bd9ec0380c318ef0bf03ab217cd00e896106c76b0beaeb0435c083189?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/2a6b585bd9ec0380c318ef0bf03ab217cd00e896106c76b0beaeb0435c083189?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Gersowitz, Libo & Korek PC","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.lawyertime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/logo2@1X.png","url":"https:\/\/www.lawyertime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/logo2@1X.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.lawyertime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/catastrophics-injury-scaled.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.lawyertime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/catastrophics-injury-scaled.jpg","height":1707,"width":2560},"url":"https:\/\/www.lawyertime.com\/catastrophic-injury\/","about":["Personal Injury"],"wordCount":286,"articleBody":"Common Types of Catastrophic InjuriesIf you or a loved one has suffered a catastrophic injury in an accident that was caused by the negligent or reckless actions of another party, you should consult an experienced catastrophic injury attorney to make sure you get the full extent of damages that you deserve.There are many injuries that may qualify as catastrophic. While symptoms of some catastrophic injuries may instantly surface, other traumatic injuries may be asymptomatic for days, weeks, or months following the initial accident.Below are examples of common types of catastrophic injuries caused by the negligent or reckless actions of another individual or party:Traumatic brain injuriesBirth injuries, such as Cerebral Palsy, Erbs Palsy, and Brachial Plexus InjuryBurn InjuriesSpinal cord injuriesParalysis, including quadriplegia and paraplegiaAmputation of limbsLoss of hearing or visionInternal organ damageAny of the above types of catastrophic injuries could result in death. In fact, most catastrophic injuries are considered fatal because the victim\u2019s life span significantly decreases as a result of the injury.Getting the Compensation That You DeserveRegardless of what type of catastrophic injury you sustained, if you believe another party is at fault, you should contact an attorney to review your claim and help you protect your legal rights.The road to recovery for catastrophic injuries can be long and expensive. Your attorney can help you get the compensation that you deserve, including:Loss of wagesLoss of future earning potentialPast and future medical billsPain and sufferingCall Us TodayFor more information or to schedule a complimentary consultation with one of our experienced New York catastrophic injury attorneys, please call Gersowitz, Libo & Korek, P.C. at 800.529.9997."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"What Is a Catastrophic Injury?","item":"https:\/\/www.lawyertime.com\/catastrophic-injury\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]