'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. ury 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)
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