Calculating damages in personal injury

On Behalf of | Dec 12, 2019 | Personal Injury

Victims of car accidents may find that they may have many damages following an unexpected car accident. They may also be unsure what to do about them which is why it is useful to be familiar with personal injury legal damages and what they can do to help injured car accident victims.

The different types of damages available to victims in specific instances depends on their injuries and the unique circumstances of their car accident but there are generally three broad categories of personal injury damages that are available to help injured car accident victims. The first type of car accident damages includes damages for medical expenses which can include compensation for medical care costs and future medical care that the victim needs.

The second major category of car accident damages that can help protect car accident victims from the losses suffered in a car accident includes damages for lost wages and lost-earning capacity depending on the severity of their injuries and the impact they have on their lives. Damages may also be available for disfigurement and disability if the nature of the victim’s injuries were either disfiguring or disabling. Lastly, victims may also be able to recover compensation for the emotional costs of a car accident including damages for loss of enjoyment of life and pain and suffering damages.

Car accident victims may suffer extensively because of the careless actions of a negligent driver. It is important for victims to be aware of the types of losses they may be able to recover compensation for through a personal injury claim for damages against the negligent driver responsible.

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