You could potentially get paid more on your injury case if you have the surgery that is recommended for you by your doctor. If you suffered a car accident, truck accident, motorcycle accident, slip and fall accident, workplace accident, rideshare accident, or any other type of personal injury accident, you might have suffered a number of injuries, some of which might require surgery to reach the best physical recovery possible.
In addition to ensuring a better physical recovery, following the recommendations of your doctor and having surgery could also potentially increase your monetary recovery. If you are interested in learning more about how having the surgery recommended by your doctor could potentially increase the value of your injury claim, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm immediately.
Our lawyers are ready to help you. Normandie Law Firm is a personal injury law firm with many years of experience handling all sorts of personal injury claims – including those resulting in severe injuries that require surgery to treat. Our lawyers are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to sue and fight for your right to recover the highest amount of compensation available for your injury claim.
If you are ready to discuss your claim with the experts at our firm, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm immediately.
How Case Value Works
Case value is strictly based on the details surrounding the claim. These details include the following:
- The injuries resulting from the incident
- The costs of medical care associated with the injuries (including surgeries, follow-up care, prescriptions, physical therapy, at-home care, etc.)
- The financial losses (typically lost wages) associated with the incident
- The damages to personal property caused by the incident
- The mental and emotional suffering caused by the incident and the injuries sustained
Every single one of the points listed above is important to the value of your injury claim. However, one of the most important points to consider is the cost of medical care.
Medical care – specifically, surgical procedures – can be very expensive. Knee surgery, spine surgery, shoulder surgery, ankle surgery, hip surgery, etc. can result in hundreds of thousands in medical bills. In most cases, surgery is just one part of the necessary treatment. Although surgery is absolutely necessary in some cases, in other cases, surgery is optional albeit strongly recommended. When faced with a decision to either get a surgery or not after an accident, it is important that victims know that their decision could potentially affect the value of their injury claims.
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The Costs Associated with Different Surgeries
Car accidents (including Uber/Lyft rideshare accidents), truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and fall accidents, and workplace accidents can all lead to devastating injuries which could require surgery.
Below, you will find a breakdown of the most common types of surgeries after personal injury accidents and the costs that they are associated with:
Knee Surgery
Knee replacement is the most common procedure to address severe knee injuries. There are three different types of knee replacement surgeries – partial knee replacement surgery, total knee replacement surgery, and complex knee replacement surgery (revision). These procedures can cost anywhere from $30,000 to $50,000. In general, extensive physical therapy and follow-up care is included in this cost. Other knee surgeries include osteotomy knee surgery ($4,500 average) and robotic partial knee replacement surgery (roughly $13,000).
Spine Surgery
Spinal surgery, one of the most delicate types of surgery, is also among the most expensive. Spinal fusion, for instance, can cost anywhere from $80,000 to $150,000 at minimum. Disc replacement surgery, in general, can range from $30,000 to $50,000. In addition, it is also important to note that lumbar disc replacement (back surgery) is typically about 50% more costly than lumbar disc replacement (neck surgery). Of course, the more complex the surgery, the higher the cost.
Shoulder Surgery
Shoulder surgeries can range from a low of $6,000 to about $22,000; however, some shoulder surgeries, although rare, have been known to be as costly as up to $50,000. Some examples of shoulder surgeries include the following: arthroscopy for dislocation, rotator cuff repairs, and shoulder replacement, for example.
Ankle Surgery
Ankle injuries are among the most common types of injuries resulting from personal injury accidents. On average, the cost for ankle replacement surgery is just under $24,000. The cost for ankle arthroscopy can range from $4,000 to about $6,600. Ankle fracture repair surgery could cost anywhere from $11,000 to $20,000, if not more. Ankle fusion, on average, costs about $8,000. Ankle ligament repair/reconstruction can cost up to $13,000.
Hip Surgery
Hip injuries are among the most painful and, easily, among the most difficult to recover from. Hip surgery is also among the most expensive type of surgeries. Hip surgeries could reach up to $75,000.
A Quick Breakdown
Is your doctor recommending any of the surgeries mentioned above? If so, it is important that you know how much going through with your surgery can potentially affect the value of your claim. Sure, you might want to try to manage your pain through medication and physical therapy, for instance, but getting a surgery that your doctor is recommending – regardless of the pain of going through the procedure and recovery process – might actually be more beneficial. More specifically, it might allow for a better recovery, and it might increase the value of your accident lawsuit.
Common Questions
These are just a few of the many questions that we receive:
Will I get paid more on my case if I have the surgery recommended for me by my doctor? Yes, you could get paid more on your injury case if you have the surgery that your doctor is recommending. This is because the procedure will be associated with a cost, which you could ultimately recover once your lawsuit is successful.
How much will I get paid? The amount that you will get paid will vary on the details surrounding your claim, in addition to whether or not you agree to get the surgery that your doctor is recommending.
How much will my case settle for? The amount that your case will settle for will depend on a number of details, including the details surrounding your claim (most importantly of all, the extent of the injuries suffered, and the medical treatment needed as a result). Your lawyer will also play an important role in your settlement (a competent lawyer will always fight for the highest settlement possible).
How much more money will I get if I have a surgery for injuries I suffered in my accident? At a minimum, you should expect the cost of the procedure to be added to the value of your claim.
Contact Normandie Law Firm Today
For more information about whether you could get paid more if you agree to the surgery that your doctor is recommending, do not hestiate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our law firm as soon as possible. Our lawyers are ready to evaluate your injury claim and provide you with the guidance that you need to sue and recover the highest amount of compensation that you are owed. At our firm, we offer free legal services, which consist of free consultations and free second opinions. Our lawyers are more than ready to provide you with all the information that you need to pursue your injury claim and recover the maximum payout available.
We offer a Zero-Fee guarantee, meaning that our clients will not pay any upfront fees to speak with our experts. In addition, we work on a strict contingency structure; therefore, our clients will not be required to pay any legal fees until they win.
If you are ready to discuss your claim with our experts, contact us today
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