Drunk driving accidents frequently happen with a significant amount of force. As a result, drivers and passengers in a vehicle may suffer extremely serious injuries. The more forceful a drunk driving accident, the higher the chances that an accident victim will suffer permanent or debilitating injuries.
When an accident victim suffers a permanent injury in their accident, they may experience long-term or lifelong complications, including chronic pain and suffering from their injuries.
Some of the most common injuries that victims of drunk driving accidents may suffer include bruises from seatbelts or airbag deployment, internal organ damage, paralysis, internal bleeding, spinal cord injuries, bone fractures, rib fractures, soft tissue muscular contusions, open lacerations, facial injuries, mouth and teeth injuries, eye injuries, traumatic head injuries, cognitive impairments, and death.
To increase your chances of fully recovering from your accident-related injuries, you need to seek the medical treatment you need as quickly as possible after your accident.
Also, after consulting an emergency room medical provider, follow through on all treatment recommendations, including undergoing any medical procedures, attending physical therapy sessions, or consulting a medical specialist, such as a neurologist or orthopedist.
While you focus on attending medical appointments and obtaining the medical treatment you need, your attorney can handle your legal case.
For example, your lawyer may gather medical documentation on your behalf and assemble all this documentation into a settlement demand package for the insurance company to review. After submitting your settlement demand package, negotiations may begin, during which time your lawyer can aggressively advocate on your behalf.