Each year, roughly five million car accidents occur in the United States. Roughly 1.6 million of those accidents will result in serious injury. While some walk away with mere scratches, others are not as fortunate, sustaining catastrophic injuries that alter lives in an instant. A catastrophic injury has severe consequences, often leading to permanent disability, long-term medical conditions, or even death. Understanding these injuries is crucial, not just for those affected but for the families...
The severity of injuries sustained by a person in an accident depends on a number of factors, including the type of accident in question. Any accident that involves a significant amount of force or pressure, however, can result in crush injuries. This includes everything from vehicle collisions and workplace accidents to building collapses and accidents involving defective machinery. Whatever their cause, crush injuries tend to be extremely painful, as well as difficult and expensive to treat, so...