Experiencing a car accident can be devastating and reveal an unfortunate truth: not all pain subsides. While many injuries, like broken bones, cuts, and bruises, typically heal, a significant number of individuals endure chronic pain long after the initial impact. This persistent pain can linger for years, profoundly impacting their quality of life. If you have been injured in a collision and your crash injuries have resulted in chronic pain, it’s in your best interest to consult with our seasoned Westchester County Car Accident Attorneys who can help you recover the compensation you need to get your life back on track.
What is Chronic Pain?
Victims of car accidents frequently experience acute pain from their injuries; however, for some, the pain endures long after the initial injuries have healed. Chronic pain is characterized as pain that persists for over three months following the traumatic incident that caused the specific injury. Unfortunately, many individuals experience chronic pain for the remainder of their lives. Common chronic conditions resulting from car accident injuries include:
- Back and neck pain
- Nerve damage
- Headaches
- Joint pain
- Disc herniation
Chronic pain not only impacts physical well-being but also diminishes overall quality of life. It can hinder an individual’s capacity to work and engage in daily activities they previously enjoyed prior to the accident. If you are afflicted with chronic pain stemming from a car accident injury, you are entitled to seek compensation through a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault party.
How Can I Recover Compensation?
Car accidents in New York can instantly and drastically alter a person’s life. Injuries often require weeks or months to heal, and some victims may suffer from chronic pain indefinitely. Although monetary compensation cannot eliminate chronic pain, victims can pursue and obtain damages for it in a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault party. Compensation for chronic pain is categorized under non-economic damages because, unlike lost wages or medical expenses, it cannot be objectively calculated.
Generally, you need to prove that the at-fault party was negligent, meaning they failed to exercise reasonable care, which directly led to your injury. This involves gathering substantial evidence to demonstrate the severity of your pain, as well as how it has impacted your daily life, work, and overall welfare. Maintaining all medical records is essential to prove that the injuries are a direct cause of the chronic pain. An attorney can help establish the extent of your pain and suffering to ensure you are fairly compensated for your damages.
If you are suffering from chronic pain after a car accident, you may be able to recover compensation. At Hausman & Pendzick, we are prepared to help you fight for the justice you deserve. Connect with our firm today to schedule a consultation.