Catastrophic injuries differ from other personal injuries based on their level of seriousness. Catastrophic or permanent injuries typically are incredibly challenging to recover from, and in some cases, the injury victim never fully recovers. Although Texas does not have a set legal definition of what a catastrophic injury entails, they are generally considered any injury resulting in debilitating symptoms accompanied by a lengthy recovery period. In most catastrophic injury cases, the victim experiences a permanent disability or significant loss in their quality of life. Some common examples include the loss of a limb, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), spinal cord injuries, and organ damage.