A car accident can cause serious injuries. In some unfortunate cases, the victims end up permanently disabled due to the negligence of others. If you have been disabled by injuries suffered in a crash, we want to hear from you. Our Westchester County car accident attorneys want to help you fight for compensation.
What Kinds of Injuries Cause Victims to Become Permanently Disabled?
Unfortunately, many of the injuries sustained in car accidents can easily cause someone to become permanently disabled. Some common examples include:
- Spinal cord injuries with any level of paralysis
- Amputation or crush injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries that affect cognitive or physical functioning
- 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 leave you with lasting health problems that affect your ability to earn a living or enjoy activities you once loved.
What Kinds of Damages Can I Receive If I Was Permanently Disabled?
You should sue for compensation if you have been permanently disabled after an accident. You are facing all kinds of expenses and you have to think about the future as well. How will this disability affect your life and finances going forward?
Our lawyers can help calculate fair compensation and then we can fight for a settlement that helps make up for things like:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Loss of earning potential
- The cost of vocational rehabilitation
- Loss of enjoyment
- Pain and suffering
What if There Are Multiple Liable Parties?
Sometimes there isn’t just one liable party who has caused an accident. Sometimes multiple parties contribute to an accident and all of them should be held accountable. This can happen when multiple cars are involved in a crash or when a company that owns a vehicle has been as negligent as its driver.
A good example of this would be a case that involves a truck. If the truck driver made a mistake and caused the accident that caused you to become permanently disabled, they obviously should be held accountable. However, if it comes out that the trucking company that employed this driver encouraged them to skip federally mandated rest breaks. That trucking company also needs to be held accountable then!
Do I Need a Lawyer?
Cases like these can get complex quickly and a lot of compensation is at stake. Proving negligence can also be difficult. This is why we recommend hiring an attorney.
Our lawyers have experience with cases like yours. They will fight to hold all liable parties accountable. Focus on your recovery and your loved ones while we take care of your case for you.
Contact Our Law Firm
When you are ready to move forward with your personal injury lawsuit, contact Hausman & Pendzick. We can schedule a case consultation and tell you more about your legal options. There’s no obligation, so take the time to meet with our team today.