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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
“Catastrophic injury” means an injury sustained from an accident and resulting in:
1. The total loss of sight in one or both eyes;
2. The total loss of hearing in one or both ears;
3. The loss by separation of any arm or leg;
4. An injury to the head or spine which results in paralysis of the legs, the arms or both the legs and arms;
5. An injury to the head which results in severe cognitive impairment, as determined by a nationally recognized method of objective psychological testing;
6. An injury consisting of second or third degree burns on 50 percent or more of:
(a) The body;
(b) Both hands; or
(c) The face;
7. The total loss of or significant and permanent impairment of speech;
8. A coma or vegetative state;
9. The loss or significant impairment of function of one or more vital internal organs or organ systems;
10. The mangling, crushing or amputation of a major portion of an extremity;
11. An injury which the insurer and the injured employee agree should be administered as a claim for a catastrophic injury;
12. An injury determined to be a catastrophic injury pursuant to NRS 616C.703; or
13. Any other category of injury deemed to be catastrophic as determined by the Administrator.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 53. Labor and Industrial Relations § 616A.077. “Catastrophic injury’’ defined - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-53-labor-and-industrial-relations/nv-rev-st-616a-077/
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