There is never a convenient time to suffer a personal injury. Injuries can change the way you live your life on a temporary or sometimes permanent basis. If you are a resident of Orange & Rockland County, New York, and your injury was caused by the negligence of another person, you may be entitled to compensation for your pain and suffering. Consulting with a personal injury lawyer will help you gain an understanding of the legal ramifications of your injury and the options available to you.

Common Types of Personal Injuries

1. Catastrophic

If you have sustained a personal injury that has permanently removed the possibility of rejoining the workforce, your injury is likely to be classified as catastrophic. Catastrophic injuries are generally caused by auto accidents, and examples include damage to your organs, amputation of one or more of your limbs, or severe trauma to your spinal cord.

2. Brain

Whenever your head suffers an impact, the injury is always serious as damage to the brain can be irreversible. Brain injuries are classified in two ways: mild and severe. If you suffered a loss of consciousness for 30 minutes or less, your brain injury would likely be diagnosed as being mild. If you suffered a loss of consciousness for a longer period of time, it is possible that your severe brain injury will have permanent symptoms which can lead to depression.

3. Paralysis

If your personal injury has caused the inability to physically feel and move parts of your body, you likely have suffered trauma to your central or peripheral nervous system that has drastically impacted the ability for your brain to properly communicate with your body. This type of injury is known as paralysis. Paralysis can be caused by auto accidents, falls from great heights, or direct impacts to your spinal cord.

4. Whiplash

If you have been in an auto accident and suffered a neck injury, it is possible that you have sustained whiplash. Named after the quick back-and-forth movement of a whip, the injury occurs after a sudden and forceful involuntary jerk of the muscles in the neck. Symptoms include stiffness, headaches, and mobility issues.

5. Knee

Knee injuries come in many forms, including; fractures, dislocations, or ligament tears. Often occurring as a result of an auto accident, knee injuries can negatively impact your quality of life as the recovery time is substantial and the need for potentially painful physical therapy is almost always required.

If you have suffered an injury that is keeping you from enjoying your life, the sooner you speak with a personal injury lawyer, the better. A caring personal injury lawyer will be there for you to discuss your injury, the difficulties you are going through and will devise a sound legal strategy to get you the justice you deserve. Neimark & Neimark offers an unparalleled level of customer service to Orange County and Rockland County, NY, residents, as they are available at any time, day or night, to take your call.  Do not wait, call (888) 725-7424 now!