Suffering nerve damage as a result of a Georgia accident may entitle you to file a personal injury claim. If you or a loved one has been injured in a Georgia accident in the Fayetteville area, call the Law Offices of Jason Schultz P.C. to schedule a FREE consultation on your case – 404-474-0804.

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Nerve Damage as the Result of a Serious Accident (Part A)

If you have been involved in a Georgia accident, such as a motor vehicle collision or slip and fall, you may suffer any number of injuries. Lacerations and fractures are some of the most common types of injuries to sustain, but these types will typically heal over time. Other injuries, such as nerve damage, may lead to a long-lasting or even permanent injury.

If you have been injured in a Georgia accident, a personal injury lawyer in Fayetteville can examine the facts surrounding your case to determine if you are eligible to file a Georgia personal injury claim. When someone else's negligence leads to an accident and it results in severe injuries such as nerve damage, then you may be entitled to recover compensation to help with medical costs and other accident-related losses.

Overview of Nerve Damage

The reason nerve damage, also known as peripheral neuropathy, can be serious is because nerves help to carry messages back and forth between the brain and other parts of the body. If you suffer nerve damage, signals from the brain to the rest of the body may be disrupted or blocked.

Additionally, if the nerve damage occurs directly in the brain or on the spinal cord, parts of the body can become permanently paralyzed.

Nerve Damage as a Result of a Serious Georgia Accident

Nerve damage can happen in any type of serious Georgia accident, such as a:

slip and fall;
truck accident;
motorcycle accident;
car accident; and
surgical error.

Depending on the circumstances surrounding your Georgia accident, an individual or company may be held liable for your injuries. The cost to care for a nerve injury will vary depending on the extent of the damage, but the costs for a long-term or permanent injury are extensive.

Consulting with a personal injury lawyer in Fayetteville can help you understand all of your legal options after a serious Georgia accident.

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