When you've been in a catastrophic injury accident, it turns your world upside down. Regular injuries like scrapes and broken bones are difficult to deal with, but these injuries heal. On the other hand, calamities like car crashes, slips, and falls, defective product injuries, or medical malpractice can cause a range of traumatic, lifelong injuries, including:
- Paralysis
- Amputation
- Brain damage
- Loss of hearing or sight
- Disfigurement
Prioritize your health
If you didn’t get medical attention at the accident scene, visit a physician as soon as possible to have your injuries evaluated. Some injuries from catastrophic accidents aren’t always obvious and can develop over time. A doctor can help detect these injuries and can help you get the treatment you need. They can also provide a record of your injuries, which will be critical evidence if you decide to file a claim.Keep good records
In the aftermath of an injury accident, it’s easy to forget details that will be vital if you decide to file a claim or lawsuit for the accident. To help keep track of these details, take photographs of the accident scene and your injuries, and write down everything you can remember about the incident. Keep a log of everyone you speak to about the accident, important meetings like doctor’s appointments, and all expenses related to the accident. Catastrophic accidents are not only physically and emotionally traumatizing but also astronomically expensive. If you decide to file a claim or lawsuit for the accident, you’ll need thorough documentation to show proof of expenses caused by the accident. Some of these expenses might include things like:- Current and future medical care
- Emotional trauma
- Disability accommodations and equipment
- Special vehicles and home modifications
- Physical and occupational therapy
- Lost wages