Personal injury damages are classified as “compensatory”,
which means that they are considered damages that cost you monetarily in some
way. Even though it isn't always possible, the compensatory aspects of your
case are factored as how much it would take to make you whole again. Types of
compensatory damages include:
- *Pain and suffering: In some cases, the court may
find for your mental and emotional suffering. In this case your lawyer has to
prove that any emotional suffering has to be linked directly to the accident in
question.
- *Permanent disability or disfigurement: Some
people can claim additional compensation is needed if any disfigurement has
been the result of the accident.
- * Loss wages or future loss of earnings: If you
are to miss future dates of employment or are unable to continue your line of
work due to injury, this is considered in your compensatory damages.
- * Property loss: If the incident caused any damage
to your car or bike or any other piece of personal property, you may be
entitled to the fair market value.
- * Loss of consortium: This describes cases where
the accident or incident has caused issue with the person’s relationship with
their spouse.
- *Loss of enjoyment: This applies to losing one’s
ability to enjoy every day activities or hobbies.
To punish a defendant whose behavior is the
reason for the incident, your lawyer may go after the person for punitive
damages. Punitive damages can be awarded on top of compensatory damages if the
defendant is proven to have displayed egregious or outrageous conduct. If you
suspect that you may have a personal injury lawsuit, contact an experienced
personal injury lawyer today.
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