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You are here: Home / Blog / Paralyzed After a St. Louis Car Accident

Paralyzed After a St. Louis Car Accident

July 1, 2019 by Christopher

If a car accident leaves you paralyzed, whether your condition is temporary or permanent, you are likely entitled to compensation.

st. louis woman in wheelchair after car accident

Paralysis is a temporary or permanent inability to move a part of the body. In most cases, it is caused by nerve damage, though it can also be triggered by an injury to the body that can disrupt a person’s ability to move or feel anything in that area.

Some victims of car accidents can suffer from various forms of paralysis. The most common type, in this case, is damage to the spinal cord – 36.5% of all spinal cord injuries in the U.S. are sustained in motor vehicle accidents. If a car accident leaves you paralyzed, whether your condition is temporary or permanent, you are likely entitled to compensation.

How to Get Compensated

A paralysis injury can completely change your life. Depending on the severity of your injury, you can expect anything from countless medical appointments, long-term treatment, financial burdens, and even losing your job if you are unable to resume your work activities as a result of your injury.

At this time, you should get in touch with a St. Louis car accident lawyer to see what your options are. One likely option for compensation is to file a car injury claim with the other driver’s auto insurance company. You also have the possibility of suing for negligence, but note that these cases are most often resolved out of court.

Car accident claims require you to provide evidence of your injuries to justify the amount of compensation you are asking for. Because of this, it is in your best interests to work with an experineced attorney.

How Much is Your Claim Worth?

When someone’s actions behind the wheel injure another person, that individual becomes liable. In most cases, the matters are resolved through the at-fault party’s auto insurance, as people generally do not have the funds to pay for damages out of pocket. As a result, it is in both party’s interest to solve the matter amicably, outside of court.

In a car accident claim, you will be compensated for the damage and pain the accident has caused you. Your lawyer, when negotiating the settlement with the insurance company, will ask for an amount that can account for:

  • All your medical treatment, past, present, and future that are connected to your auto injury
  • Property damage (if any)
  • Lost wages
  • Other aspects of your life that have been impacted by the accident

Speak With an Experienced Lawyer

Paralysis injuries generally get a high settlement, because the damage to the victim is severe, and often permanent. Even so, the amount you get will still be the result of a negotiation process with the insurance company, so it’s in your best interest to speak with a St. Louis auto accident lawyer as soon as possible.

Additionally, you may also be entitled to other types of financial aid, like disability benefits. Your lawyer can review your case and help you understand what you are entitled to. Give us a call 24/7 for a FREE consultation.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Injured in a Car Accident

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