1.   But it narrows the types of injuries eligible for pain and suffering suits to those causing death, serious impairment of a bodily function or permanent and serious disfigurement.

2.   This can cause serious impairment when it happens across a joint, Gibran said.

3.   Though the therapy has left no serious impairment, Barer believes that she suffered some memory problems.

4.   Sadly, not a few of the survivors will end up at least with very serious permanent impairments to their physical abilities.