What damages can you recover in a Louisville personal injury claim? If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident or due to the negligence of another person or party the personal injury claim will help you to recover appropriate “damages.” Damages is the legal term for the financial expenses you have experienced, as well as other forms of “losses” or suffering associated with the injury itself.
Most people are simply unaware of all of different forms of damages for which the insurance company is required to provide compensation. Damages can include, but are not limited to:
- The cost of any associated medical treatment including your initial care after the accident, surgeries, follow up treatment, medications, physical therapy, medical equipment and any changes you have been forced to make to your home, car or office as a result of your injuries.
- Loss of income related to the accident including wages, bonuses, commissions, overtime and other compensation you would normally have otherwise received.
- Financial compensation for any lost future income due to limitations associated with your injuries
- Compensation for the loss of control over any of your body including paralysis or simply a loss in a range of motion which will limit your functionality
- All future medical and other expenses as well as conditions which might develop down the road such as chronic pain or arthritis
- Just compensation for the pain associated with your injuries and the challenges associated with your recovery
- In the event of a wrongful death, funeral expenses including cremation and/or burial costs
What other damages can you recover in a Louisville personal injury claim? More doctors are identifying and diagnosing illnesses such as PTSD and changes in personality following a concussion or traumatic brain injury. Your insurance settlement or verdict must identify, quantify, document and seek compensation for all potential damages, expenses and needs now and in the future.
This is why it is important to contact the experienced personal injury attorneys at HLH or call (866) 583-9701 for a free consultation if you have been injured due to the negligence of another.