Sentences with phrase «substantial permanent injuries»

As a result, only the most obvious examples of neglect, with substantial permanent injuries are successful.

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The limitation on noneconomic damages does not apply when the victim has suffered (a) permanent and substantial physical deformity such as a lost limb, or (b) permanent physical functional injury that permanently prevents the injured person from being able to independently care for one's self and perform life - sustaining activities.

However, there is no cap if the person has suffered a catastrophic injury, which would include the loss of the use of a limb, a permanent and substantial physical deformity, or an injury that prevents one from caring for themselves and performing life - sustaining activities.

Workers» compensation funds can provide substantial payments for permanent disfigurement or scars, vocational retraining if the injury prevents the worker from returning to their original job and death benefits for immediate family members if the worker was killed on the job.

There is a high rate of injury in the construction industry, and an on - the - job accident can sometimes result in substantial or even permanent loss of wages for a construction worker.

Severe injuries requiring substantial medical treatment, extended absences from work, and permanent physical or mental impairments may command substantial compensation.

However, if you suspect that your (or your loved one's) medical provider did something wrong, which you believe caused a very serious, permanent injury, or death, then you may be able to recover a very substantial amount of well - deserved compensation.