Accidents can change your whole life. They not only hurt people physically and emotionally, but they can also make it harder for them to work and live on their own in the future. This is especially true for people who have been hurt and are now disabled.
The good news is that the justice system has resources that can help. In this article, the relationship between personal injury law and disability rights is examined. This will help you understand your choices and get the help you need after an accident.
Call Quinn Law Group, LLC for a consultation if you or someone you care about has been hurt in an accident.
The toll of injury and disability.
Imagine that you are going about your day at work when, all of a sudden, you get hurt badly in an accident. The pain does not go away after weeks or months. Even worse, the doctors tell you that your accident has left you permanently disabled, making it impossible for you to do your job.
This situation shows how hard things really are for many accident victims. Personal injury law is all about getting the person who caused the harm to pay for your medical bills, missed wages, and pain and suffering. Disability rights, on the other hand, come into play when the effects of the accident last for a long time.
Protect your rights with personal injury lawsuits and compensation.
If you have been hurt in an accident, you can file a personal injury claim to get compensated. In this court process, you have to show that the other person’s negligence (failure to act reasonably) caused your accident and injuries.
If you win your case, you could get money for a number of things related to your situation, such as:
- Medical expenses: Medical bills from the past and future that are related to your accident and care that is still going on.
- Lost wages: Lost wages are the money you were able to make before you got hurt and the money you will lose in the future because of your disability.
- Pain and suffering: This includes the physical and mental pain you have been through because of the accident and what happened after it.
A good personal injury lawyer can help you through the court system, gather proof, and talk to the insurance company of the person who caused the injury about a fair payment. This money can help you a lot with paying your bills and giving you some security as you get used to living with a disability.
Secure the support you need with disability benefits and accommodation.
In addition to getting money, knowing your disability rights gives you the power to get to important support systems. You could look into these two options:
1. Social Security Disability Benefits
People who can not work because of a disability can get regular money from government programs like Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). To be eligible, you must have a physical problem that meets the program’s description of handicap and a long enough background of work.
2. Reasonable Accommodations in the Workplace
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) makes sure that approved disabled people can do their jobs without any problems. This means that your boss has to make “reasonable accommodations” so that you can do your job smoothly. Changes to work plans, helpful tools, or rearranged workplaces are all examples.
Understand your legal options.
Settlements for personal injuries can affect your ability to get SSD payments. Talking to a lawyer can help you get through complicated legal issues.
Under the ADA and FEHA, employees with disabilities are given extra safeguards. Knowing your legal rights and using the resources that are available can help you get help and compensation.
