The Hidden Costs of a Car Accident — and How We Help You Recover Them
Most people think a car accident case is just about fixing your car and covering a few medical bills.
But here’s what they don’t always tell you: the real costs of a car accident go way beyond the ER visit and the body shop.
I’ve had clients lose weeks of income, struggle with anxiety, rack up therapy bills, and face long-term health problems — all because of one careless driver. And if you’re not working with the right legal team, you might not recover even half of what you’re owed.
Let me break down some of the hidden costs we fight to recover in every case.
1. Lost Wages and Missed Work
If you’ve had to miss work — whether it’s days, weeks, or months — we fight to recover that lost income. That includes:
Time missed from your job
Lost business if you're self-employed
Missed bonuses or overtime
Future earning potential if your injury affects your ability to work long-term
You shouldn’t have to carry that financial burden because someone else was careless.
2. Ongoing Medical Treatment
The bills don’t stop after the first visit. Many of our clients need:
Physical therapy
Chiropractic care
Orthopedic or neurological treatment
Follow-up imaging (MRIs, X-rays)
Injections or surgery
Mental health counseling
We make sure future treatment costs are included in your case — not just what you’ve already paid.
3. Pain and Suffering
This one gets brushed off a lot, but it’s real. Pain and suffering includes:
Physical pain
Mental anguish
Loss of enjoyment of life
Emotional distress
Sleep problems
Anxiety, PTSD, or fear of driving
We help you document these things and ensure they’re factored into your claim. Because your life changed — and that matters.
4. Transportation and Out-of-Pocket Expenses
Even small expenses add up, like:
Uber rides to doctor appointments
Medical devices or prescriptions
Home modifications (like ramps or chairs)
Childcare costs if you can’t drive or function normally
These are all legitimate damages — and we fight to include them in your settlement.
5. Long-Term Impact
Some injuries never fully go away. We consider how your injury might affect your future, including:
Permanent disability
Long-term medical care
Reduced quality of life
Career changes
The need for ongoing support
You only get one shot at settling your case — and we make sure it covers everything, not just the immediate costs.
Let’s Make Sure You Don’t Get Stuck Holding the Bag
If you’ve been injured in a car accident, don’t assume the insurance company is going to account for all these things — they won’t. That’s why you need a legal team that knows how to dig deep, calculate your true losses, and fight for what you actually deserve.
Call me. Let’s talk through your situation and make a plan to recover everything you’ve lost — not just the obvious stuff.
— Aaron
