According to WHO (World Health Organization) studies, motor vehicle accidents are one of the leading causes of death in people aged 24 and younger. However for every death there are almost hundreds of people who survive accidents but are seriously injured or disabled for life. This can be a life-altering situation for survivors and their families. Apart from the physical pain and suffering, there are emotional, financial and social consequences which have an irreversible impact on victims and their families. There are enormous legal, insurance and mental health costs, along with the burden put on the state in the form of statutory benefits and the load on the health care system.

Motor vehicle accidents are usually the result of the fault or negligence of a person/s or agency. Victims of accidents are entitled to claim compensation for their injuries and losses from those responsible for the accident in a civil personal injury suit. Once the medical needs are taken care of, accident victims/their family members should contact a Mississauga personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.

Quality of Life

We all use the term “quality of life” without really thinking about what it implies. Originally, it was a term that health care professionals used, but today, it has acquired a global meaning that covers social, economic, financial and psychological aspects. It has also acquired a legal connotation as our Mississauga serious injury lawyers are aware.

Today, with advances in medical science and technology, we’re able to increase the “quantity of life” but how we use this increased life span and what happens to us during this are questions that concern the concept of “quality of life.”

This idea is a fluid, dynamic one, which changes with events like accidents, or with job-loss, relationships, monetary and social status, health, geographic location etc. It also encompasses emotions and states of mind like satisfaction, contentment, peace and happiness. Factors like physical and psychological health can cause fluctuations in the quality of life of an individual within moments and very dramatically. Other variables like personal independence, family, education, wealth, social environment, career, religious beliefs, facilities like transportation and access to public health services, security benefits, housing, employment etc also contribute to the over-all sense of well-being.

There are several objective measures available to gauge the quality of life, such as the Human Development Index, the World Happiness Report, Happy Planet Index, Physical Quality of Life Index and Quality of Living Reports etc.

For accident victims who have been seriously injured, each one of these factors could be affected, leading to a complete deterioration and absence of any quality in their lives. The process of rebuilding and reworking this concept to suit the new parameters can take years or even a life-time. Hence, they require the maximum support and early intervention can help. Find a Mississauga personal injury lawyer as soon as possible following a catastrophic accident to begin working out a life care plan to ensure that the victim’s quality of life is preserved. 

How We Can Assist 

Though the damage resulting from catastrophic accidents cannot be measured in monetary or non-monetary terms, it is possible to make life as comfortable, livable and stress-free as possible, with the right medication, assistive technology, prosthetics, transportation and mobility facilities like wheelchairs, rehabilitation, retraining and re-education. Another issue is that of on-going or life-time care, medical costs and cost of living for the victim and family. Statutory benefits and insurance coverage may not provide all these. Our experienced Mississauga personal injury lawyers can help put together a life care plan with the help of medical experts, vocational/occupational therapists, social workers, financial professionals and psychological counselors.

Compensation payments are made by the at-fault party’s insurers and typically, they would attempt to delay the process. This can be stressful and frustrating to a severely injured person and their family since medical bills and care costs keep escalating. Disability means the victim is out of work and there is no income. Hence, a swift settlement is required. However, many insurers attempt to provide a quick but meager settlement that would not cover all your expenses – both current and future. Insurers may also try to minimize the extent of injuries, dismiss or deny your claims. Our Mississauga traumatic brain injury lawyers can represent you in all negotiations and also put together a robust claim. They can also represent you in court if the case goes to trial.

While looking for a Mississauga personal injury lawyer, victims/families can also consider whether the lawyer/law-firm can work closely with support organizations in your area that could help improve the quality of life in terms of social, psychological and emotional networking and help.

If you, your family or a friend has been injured in an accident, please feel free to speak to one of our injury lawyers for a free consultation about how we are able to assist in making a personal injury claim. We consult in all cities across Ontario with a no win no fee guarantee. Our personal injury lawyers have helped victims secure millions of dollars in personal injury cases. Call us Toll Free On our 24/7 Injury Hotline: 1 – 844 495 7333 or Text a Personal Injury ‎Lawyer 24/7 and get instant help.TM (416 931 5015)