Car accidents can cause all sorts of injuries. While some are lucky enough to walk away with some minor scrapes and bruises, others end up suffering from lifelong complications or face a long road to recovery. If you or a loved one were seriously injured in a car crash, you may be owed compensation. A New Jersey auto accident lawyer can help you build a case and fight to make things right.
Which Injuries Are Common in Car Accidents?
Injuries from a car accident can result in thousands of dollars in medical bills. Some common outcomes of collisions include:
- Broken and fractured bones
- Organ damage
- Internal bleeding
- Spinal cord injury and paralysis
- Traumatic brain injury
- Nerve damage
- Disfigurement
- Amputation of a limb
- Psychological trauma, like PTSD
Getting treated for some of these injuries can cost a significant amount of money. If someone else caused your accident, then shouldn’t they be the ones paying for doctor visits, diagnostic scans, and various treatments?
Can I Sue For Future Medical Expenses Due to My Injuries?
Yes, if you can show that your injuries from the accident are going to continue to need medical treatment in the future, that should be part of the conversation when compensation is negotiated. If someone else caused your injuries, you should have some help paying for expenses like therapy, surgery, rehabilitation, or whatever else could be required in the future.
Can I Get Hurt Even in a Low-Speed Accident?
Some people brush off an accident that happens at low speeds, like a parking lot collision or a rear-end collision at a stop sign, and don’t visit the doctor right away. This is a mistake though. Even a low-speed car accident can cause injuries.
A good example of this is whiplash, a common result of rear-end collisions. This is a spinal cord injury caused when your head “whips” forward and then backward in a collision. It can cause spinal pain and neck stiffness, along with a whole host of other symptoms ranging from irritability to drowsiness. You should never assume that you cannot have injuries because a crash happened at lower speeds.
What Other Damages Can I Win in a Car Accident Case?
Getting compensated for past and future medical expenses is always a top priority, but these are not the only kinds of damages that you can win in a car accident case. You can also make the argument to be compensated for:
- Lost wages
- Loss of earning potential, if your injuries will affect your ability to work
- Property damage
- Loss of enjoyment
- Pain from disability or disfigurement
- Mental anguish
- Psychological trauma
Meet With a Car Accident Attorney
If you suffered injuries in a car accident and you believe that someone else is to blame, we want to hear from you. Contact the Law Office of Craig M. Rothenberg to schedule a case consultation. We want to learn more about what happened to you, and then we’ll tell you more about what we can do to help you with your case.
