Truck accidents are severe and can have life-altering effects. Their consequences range from minor injuries/damage to temporary/permanent disabilities.
Suppose you or a loved one has been involved in a truck accident, and it has led to disability. In that case, you need truck accident lawyers from MNH Injury Lawyers and other top firms to fight for you while you focus on your recovery.
An accident causes the victim to face long-term medical treatment. The treatment following a truck accident is costly, so the at-fault party should pay the medical bills and other damages they caused. Whether you’re facing the challenges of a temporary/permanent disability or grappling with minor injuries and damages, you need guidance from experienced professionals.
What Is A Disability?
It’s a situation in which an individual’s mind or body is impaired, making it challenging to carry out specific actions.
Disabilities make simple actions difficult. These disabilities can result from numerous actions, including the victim’s health condition and the type of injury sustained.
Physical disabilities can alter a person’s cognitive, physical, or psychological functions.
Here are some examples of permanent disabilities often caused by accidents.
1. TBIs (Traumatic Brain Injuries)
Head injuries sustained in a truck accident can lead to traumatic brain injuries that range from severe brain damage to concussions.
TBIs can result in mood disorders, memory loss, changes in behavior, and long-term cognitive losses. These significantly affect the victim’s daily life and other functional abilities.
2. Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal cord injuries lead to loss of motor function and paralysis. In cases of severe spinal cord injury, the victim might experience paraplegia or quadriplegia, impacting independence and mobility permanently.
3. Musculoskeletal Injuries
Dislocations, soft tissue injuries, and fractures sustained in truck accidents can lead to arthritis, decreased mobility, and chronic pain. These injuries require rehabilitation and long-term management.
Other serious injuries and conditions associated with truck accidents include:
- Severe burns and scars
- Amputations
- Nerve damage
- Disfigurement and scarring
- Damage to internal organs
Compensation For Disability Sustained In A Truck Accident
The truck accident victim who has suffered temporary and permanent disability can seek compensation through a personal injury case against the careless driver.
Below are damages you can recover from a personal injury claim:
Economic Damages
In truck accident cases, victims can seek compensation for all the medical expenses, including the cost of future treatment, if there are any. Economic damages also include
- Ambulance rides
- Hospitalization expenses
- Physical therapy costs
- Prescription medication fees
- The cost of modifying your vehicle or home
- Nursing expenses and cost of lasting at-home care
You can use the compensation you’ll get from a personal injury case to cover these expenses.
Non-Economic Damages
After an accident where you’ve sustained permanent disability, you may potentially need mental health care to deal with the trauma you might have experienced.
The truck accident might trigger feelings of emotional distress. This can cause anxiety or depression.
When a disability damages your mental state, you cannot perform daily activities you once enjoyed. The impact of the disability on your life, with expert help, can help determine the value of your pain and suffering.