Two Types of Damages that a Victim of a Personal Injury Case can be Compensated For
Most of the personal injury damages are considered as compensatory, which basically means that they are meant to provide compensation to the injured victim or the plaintiff. The compensation that they will receive are for what they have lost because of the accident and the injuries they have sustained. There are many different types of personal injuries that a victim can be compensated for, some of which include the following:
- Medical and Hospital Bills – Most personal injury awards cover the cost of medical and hospital bills associated with the injury or the accident. These awards are the reimbursement for the treatment that the victims have already received as well as for the estimated expenses of future medical care.
- Loss of Income and Future Potential Loss – If the personal injury you have sustained affected your wages and salary, you may be entitled to receive compensation not only for what you have lost but also for the money that you may have had generated if not for the accident. The latter is referred to as the ‘loss of earning capacity’.
- Loss of or Damage to Property – In the event that any property of your has been lost or damaged (such as your car, clothing, or any other item of value) as a direct result of the accident, it is likely that you will be entitled to compensation in the form of reimbursement for the market value of the items or for their repairs.
- Pain and Suffering – You may also become a recipient of compensation for the pain and the serious suffering you have gone through as a result of the accident.
- Emotional
Distress – Emotional distress is often a result of more severe accidents. This
is a psychological impact that may include fear, loss of sleep, and anxiety.
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