It is a fundamental legal rule that someone who causes injuries in a car accident must pay for the damages. Those who have been injured often do not realize the full scope of what they can recover after an accident. You must be paid back for everything that you have lost and not just physical losses.
Economic damages represent money that came out of your pocket or that you could have made but did not. These common car accident losses include:
- The full costs of all your medical treatment, including hospital stays, surgeries, prescriptions, and rehabilitation
- Payment for the time that you missed from work or for a reduction in your earning capacity
- Property damage to your case
Your Experience Is Also Considered a Loss
Non-economic damages are payment for your experience during and after the accident. Even though you did not lose money, you still suffered, and they are considered damages that must be paid. These damages include:
- Compensation for the pain and suffering from your accident
- Emotional distress damages
- Payment for your loss of enjoyment of life
Your losses are not only what you had endured before the time that you made the claim. Car accident losses cover what you will lose in the future because of the accident. For example, if you cannot work for an extended period of time, your compensation will have to cover the entire time period for which you will not be able to work. You need an attorney who knows how to estimate and value your claim before you file it.
Call a St. Augustine County Personal Injury Lawyer
The attorneys at Naples & Spence are dedicated and experienced professionals who will go the extra mile for you. Call us today at (904) 744-7429 or contact us online to learn more about your legal rights and how we can help you.
