Car accidents generate many costly damages for victims. There are medical expenses, lost wages, and other economic damages to track, as well as non-economic damages. To keep bills organized and your case on schedule, let our lawyers handle your recovery.
We can get medical records proving your injuries and their severity. We need these records to show you pass the “serious injury threshold” and can get pain and suffering damages. Help your case by involving our lawyers immediately. While we prepare a claim, you can stick to your treatment plan. Gaps in medical records form when plaintiffs miss doctor appointments, and this can negatively impact claims. As you get medical bills, give us copies so we always have an updated tally of your damages.
The Martello Law Firm’s car accident lawyers can discuss your case for free when you call (914) 685-6950.
What Are the Most Expensive Car Accident Injuries?
Most car accident injuries are relatively expensive. Just one emergency room visit can cost thousands of dollars, not to mention the cost of follow-up care. No matter your injury, we can help you monitor its cost.
Head and Brain Injuries
Drivers and passengers might hit their heads during car accidents, which presents the risk of a brain injury. Especially if you experience dizziness, seizures, or loss of consciousness, get assessed for a head injury.
All head injuries are expensive to treat, some more than others. Some victims may need surgery to relieve brain swelling and stay overnight at the hospital for observation.
Back and Neck Injuries
Back and neck injuries require some of the most intricate medical care. You may need to see a specialist for surgery. Surgery might reduce the risk of paralysis, which is common from back injuries.
Neck injuries like whiplash, slipped or herniated discs, sprains, and spinal cord compression are also common. If you hurt your neck, try not to move until paramedics arrive. They can safely transport you to the hospital, where you can start medical treatment.
Broken Bones
Compound and displaced fractures are the worst types of fractures. They generally require surgery to insert metal rods or pins. Bad bone breaks may take many months to heal. Broken legs, knees, ankles, and other injuries may need physical therapy, too.
Disfiguring Injuries
Burns and facial injuries may need reconstructive surgery and other intense procedures. Other disfiguring injuries are also costly, such as limb loss. These injuries may increase a plaintiff’s recovery of non-economic damages like pain and suffering.
What Is a Serious Car Accident Injury in Eastchester?
No-fault states like New York make drivers carry personal injury protection insurance (PIP). PIP covers drivers and passengers after accidents, regardless of fault. PIP can cover some medical bills and lost wages but leaves out compensation for pain and suffering. However, you can sue for non-economic damages if you sustain a “serious” injury.
Under I.S.C. Law § 5102(d), serious injuries include miscarriage, fractures, dismemberment, and significant disfigurement. Personal representatives may also sue for fatal car accidents in New York.
Additionally, permanent total and significant limitations of the use of body organs, members, functions, or systems are also serious injuries.
Non-permanent injuries that pass the “90/180” rule are also serious injuries. Your injuries qualify if they stop you from performing material acts for at least 90 of the first 180 days after a crash.
Medical records and physician statements prove your injuries are “serious” enough to file a lawsuit. We can help get this evidence and use it during a lawsuit.
What is the Most I Can Recover from My Eastchester Car Accident Case
What you recover from your lawsuit depends on several factors. You not only need proof of your damages but also to know when you should move on from stalling settlement negotiations.
When our car accident lawyers file lawsuits, we make requests for relief. The request reflects your damages from an accident, which can include hospital bills, lost wages, non-economic damages, vehicle repair and replacement costs, and more out-of-pocket expenses.
New York does not have statutory caps on compensatory damages for car accidents. There is no specific limit on how much you can recover. That does not guarantee a full recovery, however. Settling your case too quickly might leave you on the hook for upcoming medical expenses and non-economic damages.
To get enough compensation for pain and suffering, we may have you testify. Settlements may leave out non-economic damages, even after staunch negotiations. Trials may favor plaintiffs, especially when victims testify about a crash, their injuries, and their lowered quality of life.
What Can I Do to Help My Car Accident Lawsuit in Eastchester?
You can help your case by having our lawyers handle your recovery after a car accident in Eastchester.
Call Our Lawyers
The sooner you contact our lawyers after a crash, the more you help your case. Eastchester car accident must be filed within three years, according to C.V.P. Law § 214(5). We will aim to file your lawsuit sooner, and may do so when we can start preparing it right away.
Stick to Your Treatment Plan
You can also help your lawsuit by sticking to your treatment plan. Not attending doctor appointments, pushing back important procedures, or returning to work against physicians’ advice could hurt your case. Your injuries might get worse, and the defendant might refuse to cover additional medical expenses in a settlement.
Keep Bills
Keep any bills you get related to your recent car accident. These include hospital, vehicle repair, and ongoing medical bills. If you need to hire in-house medical help or childcare, give us bills from those services, too. Bills help us prove your exact economic damages, so they are important evidence in your lawsuit.
Call Our Eastchester Attorneys for a Free Case Discussion Today
The Martello Law Firm at (914) 685-6950 for a free case review from our car accident lawyers.
