South Dakota car or truck accidents happen every day, resulting in some serious consequences for those involved. Though we would all like to think that they only happen to other people, anyone can fall victim to negligent drivers who come out of nowhere and cause a serious wreck.
There are many possible injuries that can happen in South Dakota car or truck wrecks, especially if your car rolls over or is hit head-on by a bigger vehicle. These include:
Some of these injuries will heal over time, leaving permanent scars but not significantly hampering your life. Other injuries, such as those that result in paralysis of part or all of your body, have much more long-lasting and devastating effects.
Paralysis in South Dakota car or truck crashes can occur when the force of the accident separates your spine or your brain from the rest of your body. Without the ability to send communications from these crucial parts of your body to others, signals to move cannot make it through.
Paralysis can hit parts of your body and not others, leaving you partially paralyzed. However, it is most common to be either paralyzed from the waist down or completely paralyzed, limiting you to a wheelchair or a bed. This is not only devastating for you and your family, but also extremely costly if you are unable to work.
If a negligent driver, who may have been drunk or distracted at the time, caused your serious wreck, you may want to look into the possibility of filing a personal injury lawsuit. You may be able to recover damages for your medical, therapy, and work-related costs.
Call the South Dakota personal injury lawyers of Zimmer, Duncan & Cole today at (877) 789-5238 to learn more about your legal rights in these cases. You can schedule a free consultation with one of our experienced lawyers today at a time that is convenient for you.




