Whether you suffer harm in a car crash, truck accident, or any other act of negligence, the damages you sustain can impact your entire life. Under personal injury law, however, some injuries are considered catastrophic or more serious than others. In situations where you sustain a serious injury, you may be able to pursue maximum compensation for the impact the damages have on your life.
These serious injuries often require you to undergo long-term care, use specialized medical equipment, and more. It’s crucial for you to recognize what serious injuries are and how they can impact your claim, including how much you may be able to recover.
The most serious injuries in personal injury law include:
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Traumatic Brain Injuries
When someone suffers a traumatic brain injury, they encounter a wide range of issues that can impact their physical and mental well-being. The long-term impact of a brain injury is often dependent on the injury’s severity. Some brain injuries can last a short period of time, but the more severe brain injuries can lead to complete impairment.
Some of the most common causes of traumatic brain injuries include acts of violence, car crashes, trucking accidents, slips and falls, construction accidents, and more.
Because traumatic brain injuries can lead to long-term harm, it’s crucial to pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and more. Even if you suffer a mild concussion, make sure you are taking steps to protect your rights and pursue the outcome that helps you move forward in the most positive manner.
Spinal Cord Damage
Spinal cord damage can be some of the most severe that you experience. These not only result in long-term pain, but they also can impact your functionality. In the worst-case scenario, you can suffer from paralysis, which can cause partial or total inability to use the affected limbs.
Even spine injuries such as herniated discs can create significant problems for you as time goes on. Herniated discs can damage your spinal cord, which can lead to paralysis, or it can worsen in pain over time.
Spine injuries can occur because of any negligent action. You may need to seek compensation for all financial losses associated with your spinal cord injury. Even more, you may be able to pursue compensation for pain and suffering as this type of injury can impact your quality of life and leave you with a loss of enjoyment and more.
Burn Injuries
When it comes to burning injuries, these often cause long-term effects because they can cause physical and cosmetic damage. Oftentimes, they also cause emotional trauma as those who suffer burn injuries are concerned about their appearance and what others may think when they see them.
Medical professionals diagnose burn injuries on a grade of first, second, and third degrees. Each degree has different symptoms. First-degree burns are the most common and occur with situations such as sunburns or contact with hot items or liquids. Second-degree burns are more serious, impacting multiple layers of skin, with third-degree burns impacting beneath the layers of skin.
Amputations
Amputations can occur because of medical procedures, crashes, and more. The loss of a limb can require ongoing care and specialized medical care. Whether you suffer from medical malpractice, a car accident, a truck accident, a motorcycle accident, or a bicycle accident, you deserve to have legal counsel to pursue the compensation you deserve.
Broken Bones
While you may not think that broken bones are catastrophic, suffering from severe fractures can cause lifelong damage. Severely broken bones may not heal correctly, and you can experience pain, especially in colder weather where the break occurs.
Even a broken bone, though, can require ongoing care and physical therapy. Some broken bones can puncture through the skin and out of your body. In any case, make sure you speak with a lawyer about your rights and maximizing your claim.
Wrongful Death
A fatal injury is still considered an injury. However, the way legal matters proceed changes as the decedent is unable to file a claim. It’s crucial for family members and loved ones to recognize their rights. North Dakota has wrongful death laws that determine the various parties who can file this type of lawsuit on behalf of the deceased party.
A wrongful death case is like any other situation, and it can occur because of someone’s negligence. Whenever this happens, that person or entity can be held accountable for their actions. It helps to have legal counsel with experience in handling wrongful death cases to best recognize your rights.
At Pringle & Herigstad, P.C., we prioritize your rights and ability to pursue compensation. We know that there are numerous issues that you can encounter whenever you go through the process of filing a lawsuit after an injury. We aim to help you understand your options and protect you from large insurance companies who want to deny your claim and protect their profits.
Our North Dakota serious injury attorneys have extensive experience and the knowledge to successfully manage your claim. We’ll be there for you every step of the way to safeguard your ability to obtain the maximum compensation possible. Trust in us to be your partners throughout the entire process and give you peace of mind knowing what comes next.
We offer free consultations so you can get the answers you deserve. Ready to speak with a lawyer? Call our firm today at (855) 245-5100 to discuss your case with a member of our team.
