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Types of Personal Injury Compensation

If you've been injured as a result of another party's negligence or wrongdoing you could be entitled to compensation. Talk to an attorney who handles personal injury cases near you to find out more about the damages you could receive.

There are two major categories of damages that can be awarded in personal injury lawsuits which are economic and non-economic damages. This article will explore these categories and explain how they could impact the amount of compensation you're entitled to.

Economic Damages

A person could be entitled to financial compensation if they are injured in an accident. These damages could include medical expenses, lost earnings and property damage.

These kinds of injuries can be expensive, especially if they are serious injuries. They will require an extensive medical treatment. When they recover, patients may require mobility equipment or prescription medications.

These costs can quickly accumulate This is why it is essential to keep receipts. Receipts from these expenses can help you prove the true amount of your losses, and also increase the value of your compensation.

Other types of economic damages in personal injury cases are lost wages and future earnings. This is because victims may be out-of-work for a period of weeks, months or even for years following an accident. In these situations the victim is entitled to the amount they would have earned if could have worked.

If a person is disabled or someone in the family dies as the result of an accident, the victim could be able to claim damages for services provided to the living. These include nursing, home health, and physical therapy.

Many people require help with the same tasks they had prior to their accident. These may include household chores, driving a car or taking care of the environment, and assisting an individual in the family who is dependent.

In these situations, an attorney may be able to provide receipts, bills as well as other evidence of the cost of these items. They may also hire experts to testify regarding the value of these damages.

These damages can be valued differently based on the specific needs of the victim and the circumstances surrounding the accident. A jury is typically considering several factors when determining the amount of damages.

These damages could include:

Pain and suffering

This award is typically given to those injured in serious accidents who have suffered physical or emotional injuries as a consequence of the accident. The awards can range from relatively minor (a couple of dollars for suffering and pain) to massive sums of money (millions of dollars in a wrongful death case).

Emotional distress

This kind of damages are aimed at compensating the emotional stress an accident causes to the victim. This includes depression, anxiety and a loss of pleasure.

Disfigurement

A person who is injured and is permanently damaged due to an accident may be eligible for this. This can be costly since many people require surgery or other procedures to correct or remove the disfigurements.

Loss of consortium and companionship

The purpose of this award is to compensate for the loss of someone you love because of the accident. This is especially important for those who have dependents or children.

The awarding of non-economic damages is a separate part of the legal system as opposed to economic damages, and is much more rare. Non-economic damages can be subject to a greater burden of evidence, but they are often more difficult to determine than economic damages, and are not restricted by the same rules.