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The long-term cost of head and neck injuries

On Behalf of | Apr 27, 2022 | Car Accidents, Wrongful Death

The main component of any personal injury claim that actually makes an injured victim financially whole after the case is settled is allowances for long-term pain-and-suffering. Also known as general damages because they are not often necessarily quantifiable, they are still considered as compensatory amounts due to the long-term impact that an injury will have for the remainder of a claimant’s life. This can be a significant financial impact for many who suffer head and neck injuries in West Virginia because they usually cannot be effectively repaired. Victims must live with the damage ongoing, and determining the proper amount of financial recovery for these expenses can be challenging.

Head injuries

The most important aspect of coping with the aftermath of a head injury is independent daily function. Individual ability to comprehend what is happening around us is vital to living a normal life as well as being able to function without help from others. Cognitive abilities can be severely altered as a result of internal head trauma from motor vehicle accidents, many times requiring extensive and expensive medical care staffing at home.

Neck injuries

Neck injuries can also be very serious physical issues for victims of car crashes. Many individuals are left with partial or even total paralysis from neck injuries when nerve and spine damage is extensive, also resulting in constant personal and medical care.

Calculating catastrophic damages

Calculating financial recovery for most accident victims is typically done using the multiplier method. However, serious injuries like head and neck problems can be better compensated using the daily per diem allowance that combines the expense per day for an agreed upon amount of time or by continuing medical coverage after a financial settlement is reached.

The financial demands placed on the families of both head and neck injury sufferers are enormous and well-documented in auto accident claims. Statistics have shown that total expenses for some can amount to well over $1,000,000 annually for those left with catastrophic injuries to deal with for the remainder of their lives.

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