In a busy and congested city like New York, accidents are very common, and these can have devastating consequences for the victims. Of all the types of injuries though, catastrophic injuries in NYC are the ones that have life-altering and long-term effects on not just the person who suffered the injury but also on their near and dear ones.
Catastrophic injuries resulting from someone else’s negligence are experienced by thousands of people each year in New York and other parts of the country. Victims are often stuck with long-term rehabilitation costs and exorbitant medical expenses. This is often coupled with the loss of income since they are unable to work in the same capacity as prior to the accident.
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If you are a New York resident who has been injured in an accident, you might be wondering whether you can sue the at-fault party and demand compensation for your injuries. Under New York law, an accident victim can sue the at-fault party and demand compensation only if their injuries meet the threshold for ‘serious injury’ as defined by the state’s law.
Read more: NY Serious Injury Threshold: Do You Qualify For a Claim?
Catastrophic injuries can be caused by anything from car accidents to workplace accidents to home fires and burns to medical negligence. They can also be caused by sports, including football, cheerleading, etc. According to the University of North Carolina’s National Center for Catastrophic Sports Injury Research, 65.2% of all catastrophic injuries sustained in youth sports take place in cheerleading – it is second only to American football.
FAQs About Catastrophic Injuries
Q: What classifies as a catastrophic injury?
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