NRS 616A.077 “Catastrophic injury” defined.

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NRS 616A.077 “Catastrophic injury” defined. “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.