Severe and catastrophic injuries change your life, and the lives of those who care for you, forever. The lifetime cost of a spinal cord or severe brain injury can easily be in the millions of dollars. Whether you were injured or you are caring for someone who is severely injured, you need the help of experienced accident attorneys who will treat you with compassion and give you the personal attention that you need and deserve.
Compensation for Severe Injuries
You only get one shot at adequate compensation. If you settle for less money than you need, you will not be able to go back later and ask for more. You can receive compensation for your existing and future expenses and losses, including non-economic losses.
Initial medical expenses can include:
- Emergency medical care
- Surgery and other treatments
- Hospitalization
- Beginning rehabilitation and therapy
- Acquiring the special equipment you must have in order to go home
Long-term expenses can include:
- Home modifications to accommodate disability
- A special vehicle, such as a wheelchair van with a lift
- Ongoing rental or purchases of medical equipment, such as an oxygen concentrator
- Medical supplies, medications, and nutritional support
- Ongoing therapy
- Home health care
- Custodial care
- Long-term care in a nursing home
- Additional medical procedures for your injuries
- Medical treatments for secondary conditions
Of course, severe and catastrophic injuries can mean never being able to work again or only being able to work in a limited capacity. You can recover compensation for:
- Existing and future lost income
- Lost earning capacity
Non-economic damages can include:
- Physical pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Diminished quality of life
- Loss of consortium
If you or someone you love has been seriously injured in a Missouri accident, please call the St. Louis accident attorneys of the S.E. Farris Law Firm, at (314) 252-9937.
