When you are injured in an accident, the road to recovery can often be incredibly long and stressful. As such, one aspect you may be anxious about is physical therapy, especially if you have never gone through this process. In addition, you may have concerns regarding the cost of this process. If this reflects your circumstances, you’ll want to keep reading to learn more about what you can expect during your sessions, if the cost is covered when filing a claim against the negligent party, and the importance of discussing your circumstances with a Broward County personal injury attorney to help you fight for justice.

What Is Physical Therapy?

Formally known as physiotherapy, this is a form of treatment that may be required following an injury or surgical procedure that helps you recover from the injury, improve mobility, and improve your strength.

There are many different types of care that your physical therapist, the person who is trained to guide you through the program, can utilize for your specific needs. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

  • Strength training (utilizing bodyweight, weights, and resistance bands, among other equipment)
  • Massaging
  • Stretching
  • Heat therapy
  • Cold therapy
  • Water therapy
  • Electrical nerve stimulation

In many instances, sessions will occur at the office of your physical therapist, who will have the equipment necessary for your specific program. As you work with your physical therapist, they can assist you through the movements, as well as when to increase weights or reps to ensure you are progressing without pushing your body to incur further injury.

Can the Cost of Appointments Be Included in My Damages?

If you are required to go to physical therapy to help the injuries you’ve sustained in an accident caused by the negligence of another person, the cost of your appointments can be included in the damages you seek during a lawsuit.

Generally, when you are injured, you can seek compensation for two primary forms of damages. The first are non-economic damages, which include matters like pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and mental distress. Unfortunately, these can be much more difficult to recover, as they are entirely subjective.

The other kind of damages you can seek are economic damages. These reflect the actual economic losses you’ve suffered because of the negligent action of another person, such as property damage, medical bills, and lost wages. Unlike non-economic damages, which do not have an associated cost, economic damages are typically more straightforward to calculate.

As such, you can include the cost of your past, current, and future expenses in relation to physical therapy when pursuing compensation for the damages. Your physical therapist and attorney can help you calculate the future costs by examining your progress and how many more sessions you will likely need to help your condition improve.

Unfortunately, calculating the cost of these damages can be incredibly difficult to navigate, which is why it’s imperative to discuss your legal options with an experienced attorney with the Finizio Law Group. Our team understands how difficult a personal injury case can be to navigate, which is why we are committed to helping you fight for the justice and compensation you deserve. Contact us today to learn how we can fight for you.