Nerve damage resulting from a car crash can significantly affect a victim’s mobility and overall quality of life. Recovery for crash victims with nerve damage is often a long and difficult journey.
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If you have sustain nerve damage from a car crash in Texas, you may be able to seek compensation for your injuries. Our Fort Worth car accident lawyers have years of experience and a proven history of getting results for our clients. If we determine that you have a case, we are committed to helping you throughout the legal process.
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What Evidence Do I Need to Prove Nerve Damage?
To determine if you can seek compensation for nerve damage after a car crash, several factors must be considered. Nerve injuries are not visible, which makes them more challenging and harder to prove.
One of the first things your attorney will do is determine whether there is sufficient evidence to prove another party’s negligence led to the crash that injured you. If negligence cannot be established, there is no claim.
Evidence that could support your claim of nerve damage may include:
- Medical Documentation: If you saw a healthcare provider, your diagnosis and other medical notes will be included in your medical records. Diagnostic testing, such as MRI scans, nerve conduction studies and other detailed reports, further supports your claim.
- Diagnostic testing: Evidence of diagnostic testing may include test results from an MRI scan or nerve conduction study. This information is important, as it helps to establish the severity of your injuries.
- Expert Testimony: Testimonies from knowledgeable medical professionals, such as occupational therapists or neurosurgeons, can explain how your car accident caused or exacerbated your nerve damage.
- Personal Journal: A daily log of pain levels, physical limitations and how the nerve damage impacts your daily activities.
- Witness Statements: Statements from family, friends or colleagues who have observed your struggles and changes in lifestyle.
What Type of Compensation Can I Seek for Nerve Damage?
In a car accident claim, you can seek compensation for how nerve damage has impacted you.
If eligible, you may be able to recover compensation for these and other damages:
- Medical Expenses: Includes the cost of initial treatment, ongoing care, medications, surgery and any future medical needs related to nerve damage.
- Lost Wages: Compensation for income lost due to inability to work or reduced earning capacity if nerve damage impacts your ability to perform your job.
- Pain and Suffering: Compensation for physical pain, emotional distress and loss of quality of life.
- Loss of Consortium: Compensation for the impact of the injury on your relationship with your spouse or family.
How Much Could I Receive for a Nerve Damage Injury After a Crash?
Compensation for a nerve damage claim varies. It is based on various aspects of your potential case. An attorney will examine the severity of your injuries and estimated recovery time. These factors can significantly impact the overall value of your claim. For instance, if your nerve damage leads to long-term or permanent disability, it typically could result in higher compensation.
At Anderson & Cummings, we are prepared to thoroughly investigate the extent of your injuries, including the nerve damage you sustained. Our firm is deeply committed to holding at-fault parties accountable. This means making sure we include all damages related to the crash in your claim.
Common Nerve Damage Symptoms to Know About
Nerve damage affects every individual differently, but here are some common symptoms to watch out for after a car accident.
- Pain: A sharp, burning or aching pain that is persistent.
- Numbness: Loss of sensation in certain areas, making it hard to feel touch, temperature, or pressure. This numbness can interfere with work and other daily activities.
- Weakness: Damaged nerves can weaken the muscles, making it difficult to move or control certain areas in your body.
- Tingling: Often described as a “pins and needles” sensation.
- Sensitivity to touch: Increased sensitivity to touch can result in pain from even light touch in some cases.
Why Nerve Damage Can Be Complex
Nerve damage is not always as straightforward as other types of injuries. It can be a bit more complicated:
- Varied severity: The severity of nerve damage can range from mild to severe, and symptoms may also vary significantly between individuals. Depending on the severity, injuries could take months or even years to heal.
- Challenges in diagnosis: Diagnosing nerve damage can be tricky because it often involves subjective symptoms. For example, pain and tingling are personal experiences and can be challenging to measure objectively.
- Long-term effects: Sometimes, the full impact of nerve damage only becomes apparent over time. What seems like a minor issue right after the accident could develop into a long-term or permanent condition.
- Underlying conditions: Nerve damage can result from various causes, such as trauma or infections. Each condition may require a different treatment approach.
Contact Anderson & Cummings for Legal Help
If you are unsure how to include nerve damage in your injury claim, we recommend seeking help from an experienced lawyer. Personal injury lawyers manage these cases every day and know how to help you collect the evidence you need to support your claim.
At Anderson and Cummings, we have a proven history of securing favorable outcomes for our clients. You can call our law offices 24/7 to request a free case review. During this initial consultation, we can answer your questions and help you understand your legal options.
Call our law offices in Fort Worth today. (817) 920-9000