Other Types of Injuries related to auto accidents

Wrongful Death - In a preventable, negligently caused fatal accident it is always a traumatic experience for the surviving family, especially when loved ones suffer painful injuries. In a wrongful death claim only statutory beneficiaries can receive damages. The damages awarded can include: medical and funeral expenses; pain and suffering on the part of the victim prior to death, lost future earnings and economic support; loss of companionship; loss of mentorship for children; and loss of consortium for spouses.

Traumatic Brain Injury – The brain is an extremely complex and fragile organ. When it is injured the changes can be subtle or they can be debilitating. There are different levels of severity in brain injury, which are mild, moderate, and severe. If you have suffered a brain injury as a result of another driver’s negligence, you are entitled to compensation which can include medical expenses and lost income; future earnings; future medical and personal care; pain and suffering; emotional trauma; loss of quality of life; and loss of consortium with family members.

Amputations/Loss of Limb - Damage to the different parts of the body caused by motor vehicle accident injuries can be too extensive and can lead to dismemberment. The experience of losing a body part can be as scarring psychologically as it is physically. Anyone who suffers an amputation injury is eligible to recover compensatory damages that are meant to address all aspects of the injury, including damages related to: medical expenses and lost wages; lost earning capacity; disfigurement; lost enjoyment of life; pain and suffering, and loss of a limb.

Serious Scars (Burns and Lacerations) - Scars may seem superficial, but they aren’t. The social and psychological side effects can be devastating. Scars are classified as permanent injuries. If you suffered an injury that caused a serious scar, you can recover damages for: pain and suffering, disfigurement; medical bills; and lost wages.

Broken Bones (Arms, Legs and Hips) - Broken bones can be extremely painful, and if they do not receive appropriate medical care, they can develop into lifelong, debilitating conditions. They can put individuals out of work for weeks at a time, and they may interfere with your capacity to do your work in the future. You may be able to recover compensation for any long term impairment or lost range of motion, lost wages, medical bills, and pain and suffering.

Joint Injuries (Shoulders, Knees, Wrists and Elbows) - Torn rotator cuffs, torn ligaments, fractured patellas, and/or torn tendons can be excruciatingly painful and even if properly treated can still often cause long term impairments. You can claim for medical costs; on-going and future medical care and/or physical therapy; loss of earnings; pain and suffering; and any other expenses that your joint injury may have accumulated.