Catastrophic injuries are multi-faceted and impact every area of accident victims’ lives. Emotional trauma may be overlooked in the aftermath of a catastrophic injury due to the focus on physical pain and healing. However, addressing emotional trauma is a vital part of an accident victim’s recovery process. The following is a guide to dealing with…
Victims of serious accidents often hear the term “catastrophic injuries.” However, many do not know exactly what that term means and if their injuries qualify as catastrophic. If you were in an accident and suffered life-changing injuries, your injuries may be categorized as catastrophic under federal law. In Texas, if those injuries were the result…
Filing an insurance claim may be the last thing on your mind after a catastrophic injury. Your catastrophic injury may have caused serious pain and suffering, a hospital stay, and you may still be under the care of a medical recovery team. However, you are under a statutory deadline to file a Texas catastrophic injury…
Children are prone to burn injuries, especially scalding from hot water and other liquids. More than 250,000 children seek medical attention each year as a result of burn injuries and over 1,000 children die each year due to burns. If your child suffered burn injuries because of someone else’s negligence, you may be able to…
If you or your child suffer a burn injury, the first step to take is always to treat the burn. Burn injuries cause a break in the skin and can become infected if they are not properly addressed. The degree of a burn determines its treatment and whether or not you need to seek outside…
While all burns are a type of tissue damage, their treatment can vary. Burns range from minor medical issues to life-threatening situations requiring emergency care. Burn injury treatment depends on the severity of the burn and the location of the burn on the body. The following is a guide to properly treat a burn injury….
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