A car accident can easily cause serious injuries that leave someone permanently disabled. If this has happened to you or a loved one and you believe that someone else was to blame for the crash, you may have legal options. Our Monmouth County car accident attorneys can advise you on the next steps.
What Kinds of Car Accident Injuries Can Cause Someone to Become Permanently Disabled?
Plenty of common car accident injuries have the potential to change someone’s life forever. Some injuries that can leave someone permanently disabled include:
- Amputation of a limb
- Spinal cord injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Serious damage to one or more internal organs
Any of these injuries could leave someone with health issues that follow them around for life. They can affect your ability to work, take care of yourself, or even participate in hobbies and activities you once enjoyed with your loved ones. If someone’s negligence caused these injuries, they should be held accountable.
What Kind of Compensation Should I Recieve After Being Permanently Disabled?
When you have been permanently disabled by a car accident, your compensation needs to reflect that. It’s not just about paying your bills and moving on. You will continue to face new challenges and expenses. Our attorneys can help you fight for a fair offer that addresses them. Your compensation should help with:
Medical expenses: You have already been to the hospital and doctor’s appointments, but you’ll also have future expenses to think about. Your compensation should help with things like future surgeries, physical therapy, and other potential medical bills.
Lost wages and earning potential: If you miss work due to your injuries, your compensation should make up for your lost wages. If your disability affects your ability to work in the same capacity, that lost earning potential needs to be part of the calculation as well.
Vocational rehab: When people get hurt and cannot work at the same job as before, vocational rehabilitation can help them learn new skills and capabilities that will help them in a new field.
Pain and suffering: Your compensation offer should also address the pain and suffering you and your loved ones have experienced as a result of your accident.
How Long Do I Have to Sue For Damages?
You have two years to pursue a lawsuit in New Jersey. Wait any longer than that and your case is likely to get thrown out no matter how convincing it is. This is why we recommend acting quickly and reaching out to our law firm once you have decided to sue for damages.
Will I Have to Go to Trial?
You may have to go to trial, but many cases like this actually settle before that. Regardless of what happens, you can be sure that a lawyer from our firm is ready to build a case that can succeed in the courtroom or outside of it.
Contact Our Legal Team
If you want to learn more about what our experienced and compassionate personal injury attorneys can do for you, contact the Wilton Law Firm. We can schedule a free case consultation for you. There’s no obligation, so learn more about your legal options today.
