Serious Injuries and the Compensation You Could Receive

 Posted on November 20, 2024 in Personal Injury

People sustain injuries in accidents every day. While no injury is good, some are significantly worse than others. Serious injuries can alter lives in a moment, both for the victims and their families. Along with physical pain and potential disabilities, emotional and mental wounds often diminish the victim’s quality of life. Fatal accidents also cause various losses for families. When someone else’s negligence is to blame, you deserve compensation.

What kinds of injuries are considered serious or catastrophic? What compensation is available, and how do you know if you qualify for a personal injury or wrongful death claim? An experienced Orland Park, IL lawyer from Issa Law, LLC can help you hold the at-fault party accountable.

What Are Serious Injuries?

Various kinds of accidents and incidents can produce severe injuries that require intensive medical care and rehabilitation, potentially leaving the injured victim disabled or unable to return to work. Catastrophic injuries include:

• Traumatic brain injuries

• Spinal cord injuries, including partial or total paralysis

• Joint injuries

• Nerve damage

• Fractures

• Vision or hearing loss

• Amputations

These and other severe injuries often result from car accidents, slip-and-fall accidents, dog bites, and intentional harm. In Illinois, you are likely eligible for compensation if you are less than 50 percent to blame for causing your accident. However, the amount you could receive will be reduced by your percentage of fault. For instance, if you are 25 percent at fault, your damages will be reduced by 25 percent.

Family members of fatal accident victims may be able to obtain compensation for their damages and the victim’s losses with a wrongful death action. To determine whether you are eligible for compensation, schedule a free consultation with Issa Law, LLC today. We will evaluate your situation and explain your legal options.

What Are Damages in Personal Injury Cases?

"Damages" is used in different ways in legal matters. It can refer to specific losses, financial or otherwise, that result from an eligible accident. It also describes the money you could receive as reimbursement for your monetary expenses or compensation for your intangible losses. Case-specific factors are used to determine your damages and amounts. If you suffer from a serious injury, your damages might include:

• Current and future medical treatment costs, including medications, medical equipment, and rehabilitation

• Current and future lost income

• Property damage

• Costs of ongoing care

• Expenses of transportation or home modifications for an accident-caused disability

• Loss of the enjoyment of life

• Inconvenience

• Pain and suffering

Your damages are likely to be extremely high for catastrophic injuries. Many victims do not realize how much compensation they can collect and settle for too little. When you choose Issa Law, LLC, we will work to help you get the full amount you deserve.

Call Our Skilled Orland Park, IL Personal Injury Lawyer

When negligence harms you, Issa Law, LLC is here to help. Call us at 708-966-2408 to schedule a free consultation with our effective Orland Park, IL wrongful death attorney.