"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)