In many cases, car crash victims can fully recover after an accident. However, not all of them do and some victims are permanently injured even after a full course of treatment. If you’ve been hurt in a motor vehicle collision and stop improving over time, you may be eligible for permanent disability compensation.

The Healing Process Isn’t Linear

Despite what people may believe, the healing process isn’t necessarily linear. You will likely get better and then a little worse before reaching the end of your recovery journey. The most important part of this process is patients and following the instructions of your doctor. Try not to get discouraged early on and give yourself plenty of time to come around.

Have You Improved As Much As Doctors Anticipate You Will?

Unfortunately, completing the healing process does not necessarily equal complete recovery. Some patients are left with medical issues or uncomfortable symptoms that doctors can no longer effectively treat. You are relegated to things like pain management, physical therapy, and medications that you have to take regularly for the rest of your life to control problematic symptoms.

If your physicians have said you have improved as much as your body will let you, this is what is known as MMI, or Maximum Medical Improvement. This means that any other treatments are unlikely to further improve your medical condition and the next step is ongoing symptom management.

What Happens If You Have Permanent Injuries

If your injuries have left you with a permanent disability or medical condition, a personal injury lawsuit may be your best chance at obtaining the compensation needed to provide for yourself and your family financially. You’ll need to prove that the other driver caused the accident by neglecting their duty of care and that you suffered tangible damages as a result.

To obtain ongoing compensation for disabilities, you will also need to prove that the accident resulted in permanent injuries and that you are prevented from continuing to earn a living, completing daily tasks, or enjoying normal hobbies.

Call an Atlanta Personal Injury & Car Accident Lawyer Now

Southside Injury Law is a personal injury law firm that can help your family after a life-changing accident. Call for a consultation today with The Law Offices of Ronald F. Chalker & Associates by dialing (770) 703-6008 or toll free at (800) 393-8595.