A car wreck is a very stressful experience, especially when you suffer a catastrophic injury. It is common to have some soreness after the crash, but there are times when things like a brain or spinal cord injury occurs. These can change the course of your entire life, so you have to be prepared for what’s coming.
One thing that shocks many people is the high cost of care after the accident. The emergency room care is only the beginning of the cost. You also have follow up care, possible therapy appointments, assistive devices and personal care. These can all add up quickly, so you will have to think about how you will cover these.
When you opt to seek compensation, you are sending a message that you hold the person who rammed into you accountable for what happened. This includes asking to have them cover your expenses for the crash. You do this through a personal injury lawsuit that is filed in the civil court system. We are here to help you through the process.
Determining what damages to include in your claim can be a challenge. On top of medical care, you can also make claims for lost wages. This is important if you have to miss work because even though you might have paid time off. There isn’t any reason why you should have to use your time off to cover these days.
The initial days after the accident are going to be filled with activities. We know that you might not feel like you can add anything else to your days. We will work on your claim on your behalf to keep it moving forward.
