Catastrophic Personal Injury

There are several differences between car and truck accidents. One of the largest is severity. Trucks are much larger and heavier than passenger vehicles. In an accident involving both, the occupants of the smaller vehicle are at heightened risk for serious, life threatening injury. This often makes the damages sought in trucking accident claims much larger than those in other motor vehicle accidents.

Personal injury claims may have some similarities, but each one is unique, making it difficult to determine exactly how long it will take to settle a claim without first knowing specifics. Some personal injury claims are settled quickly, perhaps within a few months. Others, particularly those involving serious or catastrophic personal injury, can take several years to settle.

This infographic explores the stages of a typical personal injury lawsuit. However, because each case is entirely unique, the process for your claim may be slightly different. The best way to learn what you can expect during your pursuit of compensation is through a one-on-one consultation with one of the experienced personal injury lawyers at our Atlanta office.

Stages of an Injury Claim Usually Include:

September is National Pain Awareness Month, an effort on the part of the American Chronic Pain Association to bring attention to the issues of pain and pain management. Because pain is not observable by others, it can be difficult to quantify or even describe it, but if your chronic pain is the result of someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation that can help cover the expenses of pain management, including alternative and experimental treatments.