What is My Back or Spine Injury Worth?
After an accident that injures a victim’s back or spine, one of the first questions asked of personal injury lawyers is what the injury is worth. This is completely understandable, as many back and spine injuries result in substantial medical expenses, lost wages, and other financial burdens that can feel overwhelming while a victim recuperates. At the law office of Mitch Grissim & Associates, our experienced Nashville personal injury attorneys understand what your injury claim is worth and will settle for nothing less than the full and fair value of your case. To learn more, call or contact our office today to schedule a free consultation.
Compensation for Medical Expenses
One of the most substantial aspects of back injury compensation is to cover the medical expenses that are associated with the injury. More serious back and spine injuries can involve hospitalization, surgery, pins and rods inserted into the back, medication, and substantial follow up to ensure that the spine is healing properly. There is also usually extensive rehabilitation, physical therapy, and in some cases permanent disability. This may require additional medical costs like wheelchairs, walkers, or long-term care assistance for a victim after an accident.
Lost Wages and Other Benefits
Another significant element to back and spine injury compensation is the loss of wages and other benefits after the accident. Some types of back and spine injuries can result in substantial time out of work, and in some cases an injury victim is never able to return to their previous job. This can result in significant losses in wages, salary, and other benefits associated with full-time employment. It also figures in the future losses in wage and benefits caused by the injury. Personal injury compensation takes into account all of these elements when calculating the true value of a back or spine injury claim.
Other Compensable Harm
Finally, compensation for back and spine injuries in Tennessee takes into consideration the other types of losses and harm caused by this type of accident. This type of injury often results in a lifetime of residual pain, and this pain and suffering is calculated as part of the noneconomic damages in a personal injury case. If the accident causes permanent disability or disfigurement that is also calculated as other compensable harm, as is the emotional distress or loss of enjoyment of life caused by the accident. To learn more about what goes into the calculation of a back or spine injury in the Nashville area, talk to an experienced personal injury attorney today.
Talk to Our Office Now
If you or a loved one has suffered a back or spine injury in the Nashville area, do not wait to call our office or contact us today at the law office of Mitch Grissim & Associates to schedule a free consultation. Speak with one of our knowledgeable personal injury attorneys to learn more about your legal options and what your claim might be worth.
Resource:
law.cornell.edu/wex/loss
