As if having to endure a personal injury accident was not bad enough, you may now have to undergo a physically, emotionally, and financially taxing long-term treatment plan. Though this may not entirely make up for it, you may seek justice for your situation by filing a personal injury claim against the negligent party. Follow along to find out the types of long-term care plans you might be prescribed after your accident and how one of the proficient Panama City personal injury attorneys at Manuel & Thompson, PA can work to ensure you have the right tools to embark on this healing journey.
What types of long-term care plans might I be prescribed after my personal injury accident?
Ultimately, the type of long-term care plan prescribed to you by a medical professional may be dependent on the exact bodily injuries you incurred and their severity. Nonetheless, your treatment plan may consist of one, or a culmination of, the following kinds of healthcare:
- Ongoing medical treatments: this is if you require certain surgeries, prescriptions medications, and handicap assistive devices to reach a full recovery from your bodily injuries.
- Ongoing rehabilitation services: this is if you require certain physical therapies, occupational therapies, or speech therapies to reach a full recovery from your bodily injuries.
- Ongoing psychological support: this is if you require certain psychological counseling or therapy sessions to reach a full recovery from your emotional trauma.
- Ongoing at-home care assistance: this is if you require help with daily tasks (i.e., eating, bathing, taking medications, etc). until you reach a full recovery from your bodily injuries.
What types of economic and non-economic damages might come with my prescribed treatment plan?
You may fund your long-term care plan through health insurance and Medicaid or Medicare. However, this may not cover its entire cost. This is why it may be in your best interest to take legal action against the negligent party. If successful, the court may order them to financially compensate you for the following economic and non-economic damages associated with your prescribed treatment plan:
- Types of economic damages associated with your prescribed treatment plan:
- The transportation to and from your many treatment appointments.
- The income you are losing out on while needing to prioritize your recovery.
- The handicap assistive devices you need to install in your home to help your recovery.
- The third parties you need to hire for domestic services to avoid exacerbating your bodily injuries.
- Types of non-economic damages associated with your prescribed treatment plan:
- The trauma you now carry around from the personal injury accident itself.
- The depression you feel from missing the lifestyle you once enjoyed living.
- The embarrassment you feel from being seen in public with your visible bodily injuries.
Rest assured, our team at Manuel & Thompson, PA has experience in handling cases just like yours. So please do not be afraid to reach out to one of our talented Panama City personal injury attorneys.