REVIEW Elements of a Negligence Case- SAME CONTENT AS “DAMAGES”
Panic often sets in after you’ve been involved in a serious injury. Medical bills start piling up, you can’t work to pay your bills or rent, and your pain becomes debilitating.
While it’s easy to get bogged down in the intricacies of personal injury law, many people simply don’t know the basics of what they can recover in an injury lawsuit—commonly referred to as damages.
Types of Damages
The main types of damages fall under the category of compensatory damages, which are designed to put you back in the position you were in before the incident. These damages can be divided into general damages and special damages:
1. General Damages
These are non-economic losses, which cannot be calculated mathematically. Examples include:
Pain and suffering.
Loss of enjoyment of life.
Scarring and disfigurement.
Emotional and mental distress.
Loss of companionship of a loved one.
2. Special (Economic) Damages
These are damages that can be calculated mathematically. Examples include:
Past and future medical expenses, including the cost of medical devices and equipment.
Lost wages and loss of earning capacity from the time of the accident into the future.
Out-of-pocket expenses, such as the cost of home care.
Why Your Lawyer Matters
It’s crucial that your lawyer fully understands what you are going through so they can fight for all the damages you are entitled to.
Find a lawyer you can trust.
Be fully open and honest with them about your situation.
By doing this, you’ll ensure your lawyer can advocate effectively for the compensation you deserve.
