Car accidents can cause serious injuries, and some victims end up permanently disabled after a crash. This can upend someone’s life, affecting their ability to earn a living and support their family. If this describes what happened to you after a car accident, you should sue for compensation. Our Washington, D.C. car accident lawyers want to help you.
What Kinds of Injuries Can Cause Someone to Become Permanently Disabled?
Some common car accident injuries that can cause permanent damage and disability include:
- Amputation of a limb
- Severe internal organ damage
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
- Loss of a sense, like sight or hearing
- Injuries that result in lasting mental health problems, like anxiety or PTSD
If you become permanently disabled in a car accident and someone else is to blame, that person needs to be held accountable for their negligence. Our lawyers can help with that.
What Kinds of Damages Can I Sue For After Becoming Permanently Disabled?
If you have been permanently disabled in a car accident, that can affect every aspect of your life. Your compensation should reflect that. A fair offer should help make up for:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Loss of earning potential
- The costs of vocational rehabilitation
- In-home care expenses
- Loss of enjoyment
- Mental anguish and anxiety
- The cost of lifestyle adjustments, like the expense of modifying your home to suit your disability
How Long Do I Have to Sue For Damages?
Accident victims have three years to sue for damages in Washington, D.C. This can seem like a lot of time, but we recommend acting as quickly as you can to take legal action. The faster you act, the easier it can be for your lawyer to start building a case and gathering certain kinds of evidence, like surveillance footage and eyewitness testimony.
Also, keep in mind that Maryland and Virginia have their own statute of limitations. Maryland matches the three years offered by our nation’s capital, but Virginia gives victims just two years to sue.
Will I Have to Go to Trial?
It’s unlikely that you will have to go to trial. Personal injury cases like these often settle before you reach that point. So if you are worried about the stress of a trial, don’t let that pressure you into taking a lowball offer or settling early. Plus, if your case does go to trial, an attorney from our firm can help you prepare for testimony and build a case that can succeed in front of a judge and jury.
Talk to an Attorney Today
When you are ready to take legal action, contact Trombly & Singer, PLLC. We can tell you more about your legal options and what our lawyers can do to help you secure the compensation that you deserve.
