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An Injury from a Georgia Truck Accident Can Have Long-Term Effects

You’re probably well aware that a serious truck accident can result in severe injuries that may take weeks or even months to recover from. However, it’s not just your initial hospital stay and treatment that you need to worry about being compensated for when seeking an injury claim settlement. There are often long-term future expenses you should factor in when estimating the value of your claim.

Serious injuries that create long-term or permanent impairments can be extremely costly over the course of your lifetime. Some of the common expenses associated with a serious injury, such as loss of limb or spinal cord injury, include: 

• physical therapy;
• prosthetic devices;
• home or vehicle modifications;
• mental rehabilitation;
• medication;
• medical equipment; and
• in-home health care. 

These health needs can cost a family thousands of dollars annually and over the course of a lifetime that could add up to millions in medical expenses that you now face due to the negligence of a truck driver.

The common serious injuries suffered in truck accidents can be a financial nightmare when you settle for an inadequate amount in your injury claim. An Atlanta personal injury attorney can help you estimate the value of your claim and help you seek a fair settlement for your future needs. 

Contact an Atlanta Personal Injury Attorney

After a serious or fatal truck accident you and your family may be dealing with the grief of serious injury, loss of a loved one, and financial burdens. During this difficult time it’s easy to get frustrated with your situation – you didn’t deserve to suffer due to the negligence of another!

At The Law Offices of Shane Smith we help accident victims seek justice when trucks cause accidents that result in serious injury and losses due to negligent drivers. We have helped victims in Atlanta and the surrounding areas file truck accident claims when they have suffered serious injuries like TBI or internal bleeding.

Before making the decision to hire an Atlanta personal injury attorney, request a copy of our FREE eBooks, I Was Hit By a Drunk Driver: What Do I Do Next? and 10 Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Georgia Wreck Case. Our guides contain valuable information on how to handle filing a claim for serious injuries or wrongful death caused by a negligent driver. When you’re ready to get started on your claim, contact us to set up a FREE consultation – 1-770-487-8999.