Many car accidents cause serious injuries. Sometimes these injuries result in a victim becoming permanently disabled. If you were disabled in a car crash and you believe that someone else’s negligence was to blame, you should sue for compensation and hold them accountable. Read on and then talk to a car accident lawyer in Queens who can tell you more about your options.
What Kinds of Injuries Cause Victims to Become Permanently Disabled?
A collision can cause life-changing injuries, especially if a large vehicle like a truck is involved or if a pedestrian or cyclist is an accident victim. Some injuries that are common in such accidents include.
- Traumatic brain injuries, like concussions
- Spinal cord injuries with any level of paralysis
- Amputation or crush injuries
- Severe internal organ damage
- Any injuries that lead to lasting symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Loss of a sense, like sight or hearing
Any of these injuries can end up changing your life forever. If you only became permanently disabled because of someone else’s negligence, then you need to hold that person accountable.
What Types of Evidence Can Help Me Make My Case?
If you want to show that someone was negligent and that this negligence led to your injuries, you’ll need evidence. Our lawyers can help you gather what you need to make your case more convincing. Some pieces of evidence that can help include:
- Photos of the accident scene
- Testimony from eyewitnesses
- Police or incident reports
- Surveillance footage
- Medical records
- Expert testimony
One advantage of hiring a lawyer is that we can connect you with expert witnesses who can offer specific information that can help with your case. For example, if you are permanently disabled and will require vocational rehabilitation to work again, a vocational rehab expert can tell a jury exactly what this entails and what kind of work you’ll have to do to earn money for your family again.
What Kinds of Damages Can I Receive If I Was Permanently Disabled?
Your compensation should make up for all of the expenses you have faced and will face as a result of your accident. A fair offer should help pay for things like:
- Medical expenses, past and future
- Lost wages and earning potential
- Vocational rehabilitation
- Property damage
- Loss of enjoyment
- Pain from disability or disfigurement
- Mental anguish
- Psychological trauma and PTSD
Should I Hire a Lawyer?
Building a case and proving negligence on your own can be tough. It can be even harder as you adjust to your injuries and focus on recovering as much as you can. A lawyer can handle communications on your behalf, calculate fair compensation, and negotiate with the insurers so that you don’t have to. You are not required to hire an attorney, but we recommend that you at least meet with our team and learn more about what we can do to help you and your family in this difficult time.
Schedule a Case Consultation
When you are ready to learn more about what our lawyers can do to assist you, contact the Law Offices of George Poulos. We are ready to help you hold all liable parties accountable for the harm that they have caused you and your loved ones.
