How Much Compensation Is Available for Arm and Leg Accident Injuries?
Car accidents can cause arm and leg injuries that can sometimes cause long-term difficulties. While some injuries are minor, such as bruises and scrapes, others can be much worse, such as fractures or amputations. Compensation may be available to those who have suffered an arm or leg injury in a car accident.
Average compensation rates for arm or leg injuries vary depending on the type of injury and severity. The amount can also be different if you receive an insurance settlement or a lawsuit settlement, and can range more or less depending on the situation surrounding the car accident. Car accident attorneys can advise you on how to proceed in your car accident case. Keep reading to learn more about these kinds of injuries and how much compensation may be available.
Possible Arm and Leg Injuries From Car Accidents
Arm and leg injuries are common in car accidents. Bones can be broken or crushed, or muscle and tissue can be damaged. These injuries can range from minor to major medical issues.
Bruises
Muscle strain
Cuts
Dislocated knee or elbow
Fractured bones
Shattered bones
Nerve damage
Meniscus tear
Amputation
Average Compensation Coverage for Arm or Leg Injuries
Compensation for arm or leg injuries depends on the type of injury. A more severe arm or leg injury will typically receive higher compensation than a more minor injury like a bruise. Compensation amounts also depend on how long healing takes and if any work time was missed.
A bodily injury compensation claim averages $15,000.
Average compensation for a broken arm can vary from $50,000 to $80,000.
For a damaged tibia, compensation ranges from $70,000 to $90,000.
The compensation range for a fractured femur is from $150,000 to $175,000.
Economic and Non-Economic Damages: Which One Covers Injuries?
Compensation is divided into two categories, economic and non-economic. Economic refers to damages that have a fixed monetary value, while non-economic damages do not. Both economic and non-economic damages can cover arm or leg injuries. Review the lists below to see what compensation may cover for an arm or leg injury.
Economic Damages
Medical Bills – Medical treatment for arm or leg injuries can be covered by compensation.
Lost Wages – An injured arm or leg may hinder you from working, and the time missed can be covered.
Pharmacy Costs – Pain relievers or infection control medication are some of the possible pharmacy costs that may be covered.
Physical Therapy Bills – You may have to undergo physical therapy to assist in the full recovery of the arm or leg injury. Compensation can cover these costs.
Non-Economic Damages
Pain and Suffering – The pain and suffering car accident victims face isn’t always visible, but they still deserve a chance to fight for compensation.
Emotional Stress – Injuries from a car accident can produce feelings of stress and anxiety, which may be covered.
Physical Disfigurement – A car accident that has caused arm or leg disfigurement can qualify for compensation.
Physical Impairment – An arm or leg injury may leave you with permanent damage; compensation won’t fix the issue but may provide some relief.
3 Steps to Prove Liability to Qualify for Compensation
A process must be followed to qualify for compensation. The at-fault driver will need to be held liable for the car accident. There are three steps to take that can help prove liability, with which legal representation will be able to assist.
Prove that the at-fault party acted negligently
Prove that negligence caused your accident
Prove that your accident caused your injury
Car Accident Attorneys Fight for Compensation for Arm and Leg Injuries
Compensation may be available to you if you’ve been the victim of a car accident that caused an arm or leg injury. There are many steps to hold the at-fault driver responsible, and choosing a knowledgeable car accident attorney can help.
The Law Office of Bobby Garcia has experience helping people just like you. Contact our office for a free case review to see if we can help you get compensation.