"We just have to stay away from the catastrophic injury to one of our top players."

"I only deal with cases that have catastrophic injury or death," he said.

After a catastrophic injury, they are not capable of making the decision.

Players involved in catastrophic injuries while playing - such as Stingley - are given at least $156,000 a year.

Through crushing playoff losses and catastrophic injuries, he can still bring the people to their feet.

The incidence of catastrophic injury for all sports is low, less than 0.5 per 100,000 participants.

However, there is no catastrophic internal injury, its main organs remain functional.

What would you say to a young person who has suffered a catastrophic injury like this?

The group has given $26,000 to five local athletes who sustained catastrophic injuries.

"I have had clients with catastrophic medical injuries, and they really need this money," he said.