You are probably well aware of the fact that car accidents can cause some of the most harmful and life-altering injuries of all time. If you have been injured in a collision and received an injury to your spine, you may have become temporarily or permanently paralyzed as a result. This can be devastating on physical, emotional, and financial levels for you or your family. Many people do not understand the turmoil that becoming paralyzed can cause and how these injuries can cause damages that will follow you through the rest of your life.

There are many effects that becoming paralyzed can have on your life. For one, you could lose your mobility, which means that you will need special care for a portion or the rest of your life. You might incur medical expenses that you were not prepared for and suffer emotionally as you attempt to get back on your feet. It is important that you understand what types of compensation you could be entitled to after a life-altering collision has left you paralyzed.

Compensation After Being Paralyzed in an Accident 

Medical Expenses: Being paralyzed will almost always leave you with immense levels of medical expenses unlike you have ever experienced. These include aspects like surgeries, hospitalization, therapy costs, nursing support, and more – some of which could be long-lasting or even permanent. Future treatment and past treatment both count toward these damages. 

Pain and Suffering: In many cases, becoming paralyzed can cause immense physical and emotional pain. These accidents can be incredibly traumatizing, especially if you find that you will not be able to return to the life you once lived before the accident. You have a right to compensation for these losses.

Loss of Mobility: If you lose mobility due to becoming paralyzed, this means that you will not be able to enjoy the activities you once did or be able to return to work. You might be restricted from certain things, all the way to spending time with your children. You have a right to receive damages for physical impairment caused by the accident.

Lost Wages/Earning Capacity: If you were employed somewhere and have lost days at work or will not be able to return to work, you are also entitled to these damages. Many people are not able to earn from a job in the future because becoming paralyzed keeps them from doing so. They might also have to take a lesser paying job, which can put them in a difficult financial position. 

Loss of Consortium: This type of compensation is recoverable in cases where you are unable to engage in marital relations or spend time caring for your family as you were once able to.

How an Attorney Can Help You Recover Compensation 

After you have been paralyzed in an accident that was not your fault, you might find that there are many types of damages that continue to pile up against you. At Sheftall & Associates, our skilled car accident attorneys are dedicated to helping you work toward compensation for aspects like lost wages, medical bills, pain and suffering, and more. We are here for you in your time of need. Please contact our law firm at 904-647-2296 for more information on your rights.