Including Long-Term Injuries in Personal Injury Claims

When you’re hurt, you want to just focus on your recovery and get the compensation you need to pay for that recovery. However, that compensation may be worth more than you initially think. If you have a serious, long-term injury, you may need to speak with your lawyer about the effects of your injuries. 

When calculating a personal injury claim, it’s important to think about the long-term effects, not just the current issues you’re facing. Luckily, your attorney understands that, and they can help you approach your claim the right way. 

Recurring Costs for Your Injuries 

If you’ve suffered a major injury, the costs might be more than a single trip to the hospital, or even an overnight stay. Surgery is a possibility, and that can get expensive quickly. Even then, recovery can take time, which means time that you can’t work, support your family, or even enjoy the things you enjoyed before.

For example, you might have suffered a spinal cord injury that left you paralyzed. Now, you might be unable to work at all. Your home might require modifications, such as a wheelchair ramp, and now, you’re unable to drive or handle many of the daily tasks that were once much easier. 

All of these expenses add up, but you might not know the full costs of your injuries. Your personal injury lawyer in Salt Lake City can estimate the costs of your long-term injuries. 

The Emotional Impact of a Long-Term Injury

All those big life changes add up, and they can affect your mental state, not just your physical and financial state. You’re hurt, and the physical pain and suffering you’re experiencing should be considered, too. The emotional toll of being unable to care for yourself can be high, too. 

The costs of long-term trauma aren’t tangible, though, which makes your recovery tough. You need specific tools and guides to calculate these losses. 

Typically, these losses are based on the severity and impact of your injuries. For example, the trauma and embarrassment of a facial scar may be more severe if your entire face is scarred. The impact may also be more serious if your life is affected by it. For actors, models, and news anchors, for example, a facial scar could affect their career. The same may not be true for factory or office employees. 

Seek Your Full Settlement with an Injury Lawyer

Being compensated fairly means getting funds that cover all your injuries, not just the ones you suffered directly after the accident. The damage of an accident can build over time in ways you might not realize initially.

That's why we offer free consultations with a personal injury lawyer from Craig Swapp & Associates. If you're struggling with a major injury and you're not sure how much it's worth, your attorney has the tools to calculate the costs of your recovery, from your initial injury to the indirect effects of long-term trauma. 

When you’re ready to seek full compensation, reach out by calling 1-800-404-9000 or by visiting us online for more information. 

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