Disability is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as "a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities." Many individuals living in San Diego have physical disabilities as a result of an illness or underlying medical condition, but a lot of people become permanently disabled after major car accidents. You may wonder how you will move forward, care for your loved ones or even care for yourself in the future. By hiring an experienced personal injury lawyer in San Diego, you can ensure that you or a loved one will fight for justice for any physical disability you endure as a result of someone else’s carelessness. And it all starts by filing a personal injury claim.
What Injuries Lead to Permanent Disabilities?
While several types of accidents -- car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents and even defective products -- have the potential cause physical disabilities, the following catastrophic injuries often lead to physical disabilities:- Brain Injuries
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Severely Broken Limbs
- Amputations
- Eye Injuries
- Ear Injuries