How Does Surgery Affect My Auto Accident Injury Case?

Car accident injury lawyers who will help you recover maximum compensation

If you’ve been injured in a Wichita car accident, you may end up needing surgery. That’s not good news, and it can affect you physically, emotionally, and financially. If your injuries were caused by a negligent driver, the car accident injury lawyers at PISTOTNIK LAW fight for the compensation you deserve including the cost of the medical treatment you need.

Having surgery will definitely increase the value of your case, not just for the increased medical bills, the wage loss, but also for your pain and suffering and other noneconomic losses.

Having to undergo surgery is painful and there is the risk of complications. After surgery, you still face a long road to recovery, often with extended physical therapy and follow up appointments. It is common to be off work  during the recovery from surgery causing additional financial loss.

If you were injured in an auto accident, possible reasons why you may need surgery are:

• Back, neck, or SI joint surgery
• Spinal fusion surgery
• Hip repair or replacement surgery
• Rotator cuff or other shoulder surgery
• Broken leg or arm surgery
• Broken hand/wrist or ankle surgery
• Internal organ surgery
• Brain surgery
• Nasal or deviated septum surgery
• Plastic surgery
• Elbow or wrist ulnar nerve or carpal tunnel surgery

Recovery from surgery can be a lengthy process that may take weeks, months or even longer. There is a likelihood of a permanent disability. Family or friends have to help take care of you during the recovery. It can be a tough time in your life, both physically and financially.

Our Attorneys Provide Serious Help From the Start

Getting a fair settlement after a car accident can be complicated. There may be issues regarding fault for the wreck or arguments of comparative fault.  Insurance companies fail to help, and they are concerned with protecting their company’s profits.

There are many tactics insurance adjusters try to use to try to pay you less after your surgery. They may question the seriousness of your injuries or even if surgery was related to the wreck or necessary. They may argue your injuries were pre-existing. Or they may make a lowball settlement offer that falls far short of even covering your medical bills.

You need an experienced car accident injury lawyer who will fight for your rights. Our firm has been helping the injured in Wichita since 1987. We understand the impact the surgery from your car wreck will have on you and your family. We’re dedicated to helping you recover maximum compensation for the injuries.

We investigate both the facts regarding the car wreck as well as the damages you are incurring due to the surgery. Our legal team knows where to look for evidence of negligence and evidence to prove your damages. We carefully review accident reports and medical records. We locate and interview witnesses. If needed, we consult accident reconstruction experts and medical experts.

Contact Us Today for a Free Consultation

Our lawyers build strong cases that insurance companies can’t ignore. We’ve earned a strong reputation after decades of fighting the insurance companies and their lawyers. They know that we are always prepared and are committed to getting the best results. Our reputation helps us get fair settlements.

We are not in a hurry and will work to force the insurance company to pay as much as possible. Your settlement will include compensation for all the damages you have suffered. This includes compensation for all past and future medical expenses related to your injuries, your surgery, wage loss,and the noneconomic losses (damages like pain and suffering) associated with your recovery.

Don’t worry about any up front fees. If we represent you, there are none. In fact, you owe us nothing unless we get a settlement for you. Our fee is paid from the settlement we recover, whether that’s through a settlement or a jury verdict. If you don’t get compensation, we don’t get paid.

If you were hurt in a car accident and need surgery, learn more about how we can help. Contact us to schedule a free consultation with one of our experienced car accident injury attorneys. If you can’t make it to our office, we can come to you – at your home or in your hospital room.  If travel is difficult, we will make it easy.