Damages

Being able to determine how much your personal injury case is worth can be the most difficult to figure out. There is a variant in almost every aspect, and even one receipt not kept could mean a difference in the amount of money that your case is worth, from medical bills to pain and suffering.

What type of damages are considered?

Being knowledgeable in the types of damages that are considered in a claim with the help of a personal injury attorney, will keep you organized and help your case move forward.

Any medical expenses or care – You should immediately consult with an attorney once an accident has occurred. Insurance adjusters will count on the fact that the general person has no idea how a personal injury claim is conducted. Any hospital care or chiropractic treatment can be submitted for reimbursement.  If you had to have a brace for an arm, that is an expense that can be reimbursed. Both past and future medical expenses relating to the accident will be considered.

Lost income – If you were out of work due to a personal injury accident and the insurance has accepted liability, you are entitled to be reimbursed for any income that was lost due to medical appointments or if you were written out of work for a time period. These will be verified by your employer or your taxes.

Property damages – This would mean any physical property that was damaged as a result of an accident (i.e. Car or house).

Pain and suffering – In some cases an accident can change your life. There is a long recovery with a lot of surgeries and appointments. Are you unable to hold your children the same way? Have you had to change your daily routine because of the negligence of someone else? These are all questions that can be answered and added in to the damages.

Another point to take into consideration is the at fault percentage. Some insurance companies will negotiate the percentage of fault. If the accident was completely on their own insured’s shoulders or if there was maybe something that you could have done to prevent the accident from happening even if it was the fault of the other party.

If you are having questions regarding whether or not something can be included as damages, find an attorney, like a personal injury lawyer Arlington TX trusts. that you are comfortable with and they can help you through the process and in some cases even help you get back on your feet.

Thanks to our friends and contributors from Brandy Austin Law Firm PLLC for their insight into damages.