Many individuals who are injured in an accident sustain injuries so severe that they cannot return to living in their homes without modifications. Those who have suffered spinal cord injuries, back injuries, amputations, and other traumatic injuries may require assistive medical care and do not have the structural support in their homes to accommodate their needs.

Wheel chair ramps and bathroom and sleeping accommodations for those with special physical needs are examples of the types of structural home modifications that those who have sustained serious injuries in an accident may require to support them for the long-term. A number of those who are suddenly injured in an accident are forced to live in care facilities for an extended time because they do not have the right in-home accommodations and no way to afford the structural changes to their place of residence.

Accident injury victims whose condition is linked to the negligence or wrongful acts of another may be eligible to pursue legal claims for personal injury compensation against those responsible for what they have endured. In determining what is the appropriate total compensation for one’s injury, required home adaptations can be included in assessments for damages incurred by victims if they are considered necessary for an injured accident victim’s day-to-day functioning. A personal injury lawyer that has experience in life care planning can provide help to those seeking to hold the responsible party financially responsible for their current and future medical expenses and other damages associated with their injuries.

The Life Care Solutions Group is available to answer questions for individuals who have sustained a serious personal injury that may require structural changes to their home to accommodate living with their injury. We provide support for individuals living in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Laguna, and surrounding areas. Contact us today for more information about how we may be able to assist you.