If you have been injured in an accident that was not your fault, you may receive compensation for losses caused by the incident, but what damages can be claimed in a personal injury case?
Personal injury cases arise when one person is injured due to another person's negligence or intentional actions. When this happens, the injured person can file a claim to recover damages caused by the accident.
These damages may include economic and non-economic losses.
Economic damages refer to financial losses that an individual incurs due to the accident. These losses can be quantifiable and include:
Non-economic damages refer to losses that cannot be easily quantified and include:
The amount of damages you can claim in a specific personal injury case depends on the severity of the injury, the extent of the financial loss, and the impact of the injury on your life.
In some cases, a personal injury lawyer may be able to negotiate a settlement with the at-fault party's insurance company. In other cases, a lawsuit may be necessary to recover compensation for your damages.
Personal injury cases are often complex and emotionally challenging. That is why it is essential to seek legal advice from an experienced personal injury attorney if you were injured due to someone else's negligence or intentional actions.
A personal injury lawyer can help determine the damages you can claim and guide you through the legal process to recover the compensation you deserve.
We invite you to get a free consultation with the Personal Injury Legal Team at Whitcomb Selinsky, PC. Call (866) 433-4116 or click here to use our convenient online form to tell us how we can help.