Car accidents can cause all sorts of injuries, and the severity of those injuries is often one of the biggest factors determining how much is sought in damages in a personal injury case. Someone with serious injuries should receive more money, but an insurer might try to argue that the claimant’s injuries are not as grievous as they say. A Prince George’s County car accident lawyer can help you show the clear difference between minor and serious car accident injuries and help you fight for the compensation you deserve.
Which Injuries Could Be Considered Serious?
An injury should be considered serious if you are going to need continued medical treatments and if it can affect your ability to work and live your life as normal. For minor injuries, some rest and pain medication might be all that’s required. You’ll need additional help for things like:
- Broken and fractured bones
- Spinal cord injuries
- Head injuries and concussions
- Disfigurement
- Organ damage
If you need surgeries, rehab, and other medical care over an extended period of time, you should consider your injuries to be quite serious.
Should I Sue Over Serious Injuries?
Serious injuries don’t just mean a pile of medical bills. These injuries could keep you out of work for months. They can affect your mobility and your mental health. You should certainly sue for damages if you believe that the accident was someone else’s fault.
Your compensation can address the financial losses, like the medical expenses you have faced and could continue to face, but that’s not all. A fair offer will also help make up for what you have been through and the pain and suffering you have experienced as a result of someone else’s negligence.
When Should I See a Doctor?
You should see a doctor as soon as possible after a car accident. This is true even if you feel like you have only a minor injury or no injury at all. It can be tough to notice an injury in the immediate aftermath of a crash. It’s a stressful situation after all. Going to a doctor allows you to get a proper diagnosis, and this can help you if you decide to sue for damages over a serious injury.
What If Someone Blames Me for the Accident?
This can be a serious issue in cases like this. In the areas we serve (Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.), plaintiffs cannot recover damages if they contributed to an accident in any way. This is another good reason to have an experienced lawyer on your side. We can help defend you from accusations of wrongdoing so that you do not lose your shot at claiming compensation.
Contact Our Law Firm
Whether you have serious or minor injuries from a car accident, contact our legal team. Reach out to McCarthy, Winkelman & Mester, L.L.P. to schedule a free consultation. There’s no obligation, just the chance to learn more about your legal options.
