Some auto accidents can leave you with long-term or permanent injuries – injuries that take a long time to heal and keep you away from work for a long time. Such injuries deserve special treatment during an auto accident claim.

Examples of Long-Term Injuries

Scarring and Disfigurement

Scarring and disfigurement are some of the most common long-term injuries people suffer from auto accidents. Getting cut by breaking glass, being thrown against some part of the car or getting ejected out of the car are all things that can lead to scarring and disfigurement. In some cases, the scarring and disfigurement may even be permanent.

Paralysis

Paralysis is a condition in which a part of your body loses its muscle function; the loss of muscle function is often accompanied by loss of feeling. It occurs when the affected part of the body is not getting messages from the brain. There are various causes of paralysis; for example, you may be paralyzed if your spinal cord is injured or your neck is broken in a crash. Paralysis may be permanent or temporary depending on the extent of the injury.

Amputation

Amputation is the surgical removal of a limb. For example, your leg may be amputated after a car accident if it has been crushed to the point that it cannot be treated and made whole again. Amputation is a permanent injury because human beings don't have the ability to grow missing limbs; the best you can get is to get an artificial replacement of the amputated limb.

Why They Are Expensive

Medical Treatment

Expensive medical treatment is one of the reasons long-term injuries attract high damages. Something like a paralysis, for example, may require numerous tests, drugs, and medical interventions not only to cure it but also to determine its extent. In some cases, you may even require life-long medication to manage your long-term injuries.

Assistive Devices

Some long-term injuries may force you to use assistive devices in your daily life and work, and the costs of these devices should be included in your damages. For example, you may require a wheelchair if you are paralyzed, or you may require hearing aid if the accident has affected your hearing.

Long-Term Effects

All the effects associated with auto accident injuries will be compounded by the lengthy duration of your incapacitation. For example, both lost wages and loss of enjoyment are more serious for long-term injuries than they are for short-term injuries.

It's easy to undervalue your accident case if it involves long-term injuries. Therefore, contact a law office like The Outlawyer - Abbott Law Firm to help you ensure all injuries are accounted for.