NRS616A.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.

      (Added to NRS by 2009, 2778; A 2011, 717)