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Types of Personal Injury Compensation

If you've been injured as a result of the negligence or misconduct of another party, you may be entitled to compensation. Learn about the types of damages you may receive by speaking with a personal injury attorney near you.

There are two main types of damages that may be awarded in personal injury cases which are economic and non-economic damages. This article will explore these categories and discuss how they could impact the amount of compensation you are entitled to.

Economic Damages

If a person is injured in an accident, they may be entitled to financial compensation. These damages could include medical expenses, lost earnings, and property damage.

Often, these types of injuries can be quite costly especially in the case of serious injuries. Since they require an extensive medical treatment. In addition to being hospitalized, victims may need to pay for prescription medications and mobility aids as they recover.

These expenses can mount up quickly, so it is important to keep receipts of them. These receipts will allow you to determine the true value of your losses and increase your compensation.

In personal injury cases, loss of earnings and future earnings are the most common types of economic losses. This is because a victim might be without work for a period of weeks, months or even years after an accident. In this scenario the award of compensation must reflect the amount the victim could have earned if they were not disabled from working.

A victim who is disabled or has lost loved ones as a result of an accident could be entitled to compensation for life-care services. These include home health, nursing, and physical therapy.

Many people need assistance with the same duties they did before their accident. This includes household chores, driving a car taking care of the outdoors as well as taking care of family members who are dependent.

In these instances an attorney may be able to provide receipts, bills and other evidence of the cost of these items. They can also engage experts to testify to the worth of these damages.

The amount of these damages can differ greatly based on the circumstances surrounding the accident and the particular needs of the victim. A jury typically takes into consideration several factors when determining the amount of damages.

Some examples of these damage could include:

Pain and suffering

This is usually granted to victims of serious accidents who have suffered emotional or physical injuries due to the accident. These awards could be small (a few dollars for suffering) or large (millions in the case of wrongful death).

Emotional distress

The type of damages mentioned above is aimed at compensating the emotional trauma that an injury can cause to the victim. This includes anxiety, depression and loss of enjoyment.

Disfigurement

An injured person who has been permanently damaged by an accident could be eligible for this. This can be costly, as many people need procedures and other treatments in order to correct or remove the disfigurements.

The loss of companionship and the consortium

The damages award is intended to cover the loss of the loved one because of the accident. This is particularly important for victims who have children or dependents.

Non-economic damages are an independent part of the legal system that is distinct from economic damage and is significantly less common. Although they may have a higher burden of proof however, non-economic damages are typically more difficult to assess and are not subject to the same restrictions as economic damages.