Many people associate the phrase “personal injury accident” with a small injury sustained in an automobile accident or a slip and fall. Most of the time, these individuals think, the negligent party is covered by insurance, which will cover liability and recompense the victim. However, this picture is not often that straightforward, and it is frequently inaccurate.
A personal injury accident might entail much more than a trip to the hospital and an insurance claim. Insurance companies rush into many personal injury lawsuits to settle fast for a little amount of money. The victim accepts the settlement offer, believing it is reasonable, only to discover later that it does not even come close to meeting medical expenditures, much alone additional living costs or compensation for lost abilities or missed job.
Medical costs
The cost of medical care is one of the most evident and easy to document costs. Many victims, and even some attorneys, make the error of believing that the first medical care costs are the sole costs. In many situations, this is only the start. Medical expenditures can pile up for years following a personal accident, especially if other issues arise.
Lost wages
Missing work is, of course, expensive. Many victims, on the other hand, overlook the full cost of missed time at work. It is very simple to compute lost pay; however, it is far more difficult to measure the cost of lost chances, such as promotions, as a result of being out of work due to an accident.
Changes in your way of life
Many personal injuries impede one’s ability to live a normal life. Victims are simply unable to participate in the things that they loved previous to the tragedy. These restrictions might be temporary or endure for years. Due to the lingering affects of their injuries, many sufferers are unable to enjoy time with their friends and relatives.
Suffering and pain
The most difficult part of a personal injury event to assess is pain and suffering. It is practically hard for anyone to comprehend another person’s suffering or how that suffering affects their lives. Pain is debilitating and can lead to a variety of issues, including the inability to work or engage in other activities. Treatments for pain can be effective in some cases, but in others, patients will be in agony for the rest of their lives.
If you have been injured in a personal injury accident, contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 now to request a free legal consultation.
