Guide To Accident Litigation: The Intermediate Guide In Accident Litig…
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Types of Accident Compensation
This type of compensation typically includes medical expenses, which include prescription medications or devices, physical therapy and surgeries. It could also cover the loss of future earnings.
This type of compensation can be referred to as "general damages." It isn't always easy to determine the value of these damages since insurers employ different methods of calculation.
Economic Damages
Economic damages are the tangible and quantifiable cost of an accident. These include out-of pocket expenses such as lost wages, property damage costs, and financial losses that will come from the disability or injury. Courts and juries usually calculate these costs based on documentation such as hospital bills, pharmacy receipts and estimates of vehicle repairs.
These expenses are relatively simple to prove and are among the most immediate expenses incurred by an accident. They usually include medical costs like the initial hospital stay, and all follow-up care and treatment. These expenses can also comprise the cost of repairing a damaged car or other items of property, such as clothing and household items. These expenses can also include the cost of hiring a person to take care of household chores or driving your children to school or other activities.
Loss of earnings is another important category of economic damages. This is not just the lost wages because of your injuries but also any lost productivity during your recovery as well as sick days or vacation leaves. In some cases it is possible to recover compensation for the loss of future earning capacity. This is the case when you are unable to resume your previous work or earn the equivalent amount.
While these costs are relatively clear and measurable, some of the other damages that you can claim are not as clear. These non-economic damages can be more difficult to quantify and can include things like pain and accident suffering, disfigurement and loss of enjoyment.
How Can You Prove These Damages?
Certain expenses can be established through receipts or paperwork, but others may require expert testimony. For example, in cases where an accident leads to an extremely severe spinal cord injury that leaves the victim partially paralyzed, it may be necessary to consult an occupational specialist to determine the full impact of the injury. This will assist the jury or court determine with certainty what your total personal and financial implications will be.
The most complex economic damages are those that relate to future medical costs and lost earnings. You might be able to prove these expenses by using a medical professional’s estimation of your maximum improvement in your medical condition or when your recovery is likely to be over. However, you will need to prove your future financial loss by providing pay stubs, expense receipts and other evidence of your past and present income.
Insurance companies try to avoid paying the total amount of damages they are legally required to pay. A personal injury lawyer who has the right experience will ensure that you receive all of the compensatory damages you are entitled to. Contact Dennis and King today to set up an initial consultation for free. We can help you pursue the full range of economic and non-economic injuries resulting from a New York car accident attorney or other personal injury accident.
This type of compensation typically includes medical expenses, which include prescription medications or devices, physical therapy and surgeries. It could also cover the loss of future earnings.
This type of compensation can be referred to as "general damages." It isn't always easy to determine the value of these damages since insurers employ different methods of calculation.
Economic Damages
Economic damages are the tangible and quantifiable cost of an accident. These include out-of pocket expenses such as lost wages, property damage costs, and financial losses that will come from the disability or injury. Courts and juries usually calculate these costs based on documentation such as hospital bills, pharmacy receipts and estimates of vehicle repairs.
These expenses are relatively simple to prove and are among the most immediate expenses incurred by an accident. They usually include medical costs like the initial hospital stay, and all follow-up care and treatment. These expenses can also comprise the cost of repairing a damaged car or other items of property, such as clothing and household items. These expenses can also include the cost of hiring a person to take care of household chores or driving your children to school or other activities.
Loss of earnings is another important category of economic damages. This is not just the lost wages because of your injuries but also any lost productivity during your recovery as well as sick days or vacation leaves. In some cases it is possible to recover compensation for the loss of future earning capacity. This is the case when you are unable to resume your previous work or earn the equivalent amount.
While these costs are relatively clear and measurable, some of the other damages that you can claim are not as clear. These non-economic damages can be more difficult to quantify and can include things like pain and accident suffering, disfigurement and loss of enjoyment.
How Can You Prove These Damages?
Certain expenses can be established through receipts or paperwork, but others may require expert testimony. For example, in cases where an accident leads to an extremely severe spinal cord injury that leaves the victim partially paralyzed, it may be necessary to consult an occupational specialist to determine the full impact of the injury. This will assist the jury or court determine with certainty what your total personal and financial implications will be.
The most complex economic damages are those that relate to future medical costs and lost earnings. You might be able to prove these expenses by using a medical professional’s estimation of your maximum improvement in your medical condition or when your recovery is likely to be over. However, you will need to prove your future financial loss by providing pay stubs, expense receipts and other evidence of your past and present income.
Insurance companies try to avoid paying the total amount of damages they are legally required to pay. A personal injury lawyer who has the right experience will ensure that you receive all of the compensatory damages you are entitled to. Contact Dennis and King today to set up an initial consultation for free. We can help you pursue the full range of economic and non-economic injuries resulting from a New York car accident attorney or other personal injury accident.
