What Damages Can I Claim an Accident Results in Permanent Disability

Auto accidents have the potential to cause catastrophic injuries or even death. Some of the injuries commonly sustained in New York auto accidents include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations and broken bones. Some of these injuries leave victims with permanent disabilities and can be life-changing, affecting the victim’s quality of life, ability to earn a livelihood, and even his or her personality.
The initial costs related to a serious injury accident can be substantial. When an injury is severe enough to possibly result in a permanent disability there will be emergency room fees, surgeries, and expenses relating to rehabilitation such as physical therapy. Rehabilitation expenses are often not covered by insurance. Also, brain injuries and spinal cord injuries require expensive and complicated surgical procedures that often necessitate additional procedures and treatment as the patient’s condition changes.
Costs that begin to accumulate after the immediate medical bills, include lost wages, pharmaceutical costs, medical devices and nursing care. Over time, the physical therapy fees and nursing care expenses can also become a substantial financial burden. Depending upon the type of disability, the residence of the victim may even need to be redesigned or reconfigured to allow wheelchair access.
In some injury accidents, victims may be able to secure financial compensation for non-economic damages such as emotional pain and mental anguish. When someone’s negligence results in a catastrophic injury, he or she should be held responsible for the damages. Victims who sustain catastrophic injuries can seek compensation for their damages and losses by filing a personal injury claim. It is often in the best interest of the injured victim to seek legal guidance from an experienced personal injury lawyer.
The reputable New York personal injury lawyers at the Law Offices of Kenneth A. Wilhelm fight for the rights of those who have sustained permanent disabilities as a result of someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing. If you or a loved one has suffered a permanent disability, call our offices at 1-800-WORK-4-YOU (1-800-967-5496) for a free consultation. We can also help you with your accident if it occurred in New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, or Florida. If you have been seriously injured in any of the 50 U.S. states, please call us and we will try to help you with your case.
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