What kinds of accidents cause catastrophic injuries?

Catastrophic injuries may be caused as a result of any type of physical trauma. There are, however, certain types of accidents that tend to result in these types of injuries more often. Some examples of the types of accidents that may cause such injuries include:

• Motor vehicle accidents — collisions with large trucks or motorcycles
• Construction accidents
• Pharmacy errors
• Defective medical devices
• Defective consumer products
• Swimming pool accidents
• Near drowning accidents
• Pedestrian/vehicle collisions