Car accidents are a common cause of chronic pain. For some car accident victims, the injuries caused by a crash cause severe and ongoing pain that does not go away with time. Unfortunately, chronic pain can impact a person’s life in a significant way. For some accident victims, chronic pain can prevent them from working or performing daily tasks necessary to care for themselves and their families.
Symptoms of Chronic Pain
Chronic pain can range from mild to severe and bothersome to incapacitating. The symptoms of chronic pain also vary depending on the person and the injury causing the chronic pain. Some of the common symptoms of chronic pain include:
- Burning
- Dull ache
- Stinging
- Shooting pains
- Throbbing
- Soreness
- Trouble sleeping
- Stiffness
- Lack of energy
- Lack of appetite
- Mood changes
- Feeling tired
- Weakness
Diagnosing and treating chronic pain can be very difficult. You may need to seek treatment from a specialist who understands how to diagnose and treat chronic pain. You also need to consult a New Orleans car accident attorney to discuss filing an accident claim seeking compensation for your damages from the driver who caused your crash.
Types of Car Accident Injuries That Could Cause Chronic Pain
Chronic pain can result from any type of car accident injury. For example, soft tissue injuries can cause chronic pain and long-term impairments. Many insurance companies want to downplay soft tissue injuries such as whiplash, but these injuries can be very serious and cause ongoing chronic pain.
Other injuries that could result in chronic pain include:
- Spinal cord injury
- Traumatic brain injury
- Fractures and broken bones
- Paralysis
- Damage to internal organs
- Nerve damage
If you suffer from chronic pain, you can seek compensation for your pain, injuries, and damages from the driver who caused the car crash. However, it can be difficult to prove chronic pain. The insurance company may try to deny your claim. Our New Orleans car accident attorneys can work to build a case that proves your injuries and your damages so that you can receive full compensation for your claim.
Contact a New Orleans Car Accident Attorney for Help
Depending on the facts in your case, you may be entitled to compensation for a wide variety of damages including:
- The cost of medical care, including ongoing medical care
- Loss of income, including loss of earning capacity
- Physical pain, emotional suffering, and mental anguish
- Out of pocket expenses related to the accident and injury
- Permanent scarring, impairments, and disfigurements
The amount you may recover also depends on several factors. The key is to contact an attorney as soon as possible so that your attorney can begin gathering evidence and protecting your legal rights. Your attorney can provide the support and guidance you need as you seek medical care for your chronic pain. In addition, your attorney can protect you from the stress of dealing with the insurance company so that you can focus on your health.
For your free consultation, contact Attorney Fred Olinde of The Olinde Firm. Call (504) 587-1440 or 1-800-587-1889 to request a free case review with a New Orleans car accident lawyer.