
What are serious injuries? These types of injuries could be brain or nerve damage, a broken bone, permanent scarring, disfigurement and a variety of other physical or mental ailments that can affect their life forever. When an individual suffers from a permanent injury and financially supports their family, future wages may be calculated into a final settlement. Medical bills, loss of wages, pain and suffering and other compensation will also be part of the calculation. An experienced personal injury attorney understands the mental and physical toll a serious injury can have on a victim and will do everything they can to fight for the highest settlement possible.
Unfortunately, in some situations, victims can succumb to their injuries and pass away. In these types of situations, a wrongful death lawsuit can be filed on behalf of the deceased victim. A close family member such as a spouse, parent or child can file on behalf of their deceased loved one and receive compensation. Loss of future guidance and financial support can be part of the claim and it is treated the same way as a normal personal injury claim against a negligent party. Any money that is received is disbursed into the estate for disbursement per the deceased victim's will.
Accidents can lead to financial destruction when an individual isn't represented by an experienced attorney or if they're at fault. They may need to break free for the bills they're unable to pay due to the injuries and are looking for a fresh start. A great way to eliminate debt that an individual's unable to pay for is by filing chapter 7 bankruptcy. This type of bankruptcy can eliminate almost all of someone's debt and may permit them to retain their house, car and many of their assets. When you have a legal question, contact an experienced attorney.