You cannot determine how much your case may be worth by considering the payout in other crashes where victims also suffered hand and wrist injuries. This is because each settlement depends on many individual factors that can differ widely from case to case.
To learn how much your case might be worth, you will need to gather evidence of your related expenses, losses, and other damages. You may also want to discuss the case with an attorney to learn more about non-economic damages, such as how much your pain and suffering might be worth.
Hand and Wrists Commonly Suffer Injuries in Collisions
Hands and wrists often endure a lot of heavy force in a traffic accident. You may brace yourself for the collision, slam your arm against the interior of a car, get hit by an airbag, or suffer other impacts. Common reasons crash victims experience hand and wrist pain afterward include:
- Fractured wrists
- Broken knuckles
- Broken fingers
- Dislocations, especially to fingers
- Tendon and ligament injuries in the hand or wrist
- Soft tissue injuries, such as a contusion or lacerations from glass or sharp surfaces
If you experience hand or wrist pain after a collision, you should see a doctor promptly to get a diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.
Treatment of Wrist and Hand Injuries Following a Louisiana Traffic Accident
The treatment and care for your hand and wrist pain will depend greatly on the type of injury you have and how severe it is. An emergency room doctor or general practitioner may send you to a hand specialist, or you may need to see an orthopedic surgeon.
To diagnose the cause of your pain, the doctor will likely use an X-ray or other medical imaging. This will allow them to see the bones and other supporting tissues and structures and visualize any damage.
In some cases, conservative treatment is all that is needed. This could include:
- Immobilization with a splint or casting
- Ice or heat
- Elevation
- Rest
This could last a few weeks to a few months, depending on the injury and how quickly you heal. More severe injuries could require one or more surgical repairs, rehabilitation, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and more.
Long-Term Effects of Car Accident Injuries to the Hands and Wrists
In some situations, hand and wrist injuries suffered during car accidents can be very disabling. This is especially true when someone loses a hand or the use of their hand or fingers. Even injuries that do not include amputations could sideline a victim for months and cause chronic pain and limitations beyond that.
When your hand and wrist are healing, even in a cast, some everyday activities may be challenging or impossible without help. This could include grooming, eating, driving, and working. A hand or wrist injury can affect almost any type of work, from manual labor to administrative jobs that require typing.
Some people can return to work in a few weeks with reduced hours or altered tasks. However, others may spend months away from the job or be tasked to find a new career that allows them to work while managing their lasting injuries.
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YouCan Seek Damages for Your Accident-Related Losses in Louisiana
The damages recoverable in a traffic accident case in Louisiana depend on the losses the victim experienced and can prove. If you endured medical treatment and rehabilitation for your hand and wrist injuries, missed work as a result, and paid to have your car repaired, the insurance company should compensate you for these damages.
Some of the common recoverable expenses and losses in a traffic accident case with hand and wrist injuries include:
- Current and future treatment costs
- Adaptive equipment as needed
- Lost income
- Reduced future income if you a victim cannot return to work
- Car repairs
- Pain and suffering damages
Getting Compensation for Your Louisiana Car Accident Damages
You may want to enlist the help of an injury lawyer to prepare and file an insurance claim. Without an attorney, you must investigate the accident, gather evidence to prove fault, and document your recoverable damages on your own. Because CC Art. 3492 gives you only one year to sue the at-fault driver, you will need to do this while undergoing treatment and healing from your injuries.
By working with a legal team that takes on these cases regularly, you do not have to worry about navigating the process of building a case, filing a claim, and negotiating a fair settlement. Our legal team can represent you throughout the process and seek the payout that compensates you fairly.
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