What Counts As a Catastrophic Injury Under Texas Law?

A catastrophic injury generally refers to a severe injury that creates long-lasting or permanent harm. These injuries often affect a person’s ability to work, care for themselves, or maintain the same quality of life they once had.

Examples often include:

• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries that lead to paralysis
• Severe burn injuries
• Complex orthopedic trauma involving multiple fractures

Injuries that require extensive medical treatment or lifelong support can also fall into this category.

If an injury causes lasting physical or cognitive limitations, the financial and personal impact often extends far beyond the initial accident.