Are you injured in an accident? Or due to another party’s negligence? You may not realize the different types of damages you can claim from a personal injury lawsuit. Under Florida’s Personal Injury Law, the victim can seek compensation for an accident or an injury.
Abercrombie, P.A. is here to assist you with end-to-end legal solutions for a personal injury claim. Read on to know what type of damages you can recover.
Damages Covered Under a Personal Injury Lawsuit
The facts of your case largely influence the type of compensation. Experienced legal assistance can help you recover damages in a personal injury lawsuit:
Economic Damages
Economic damages are purely financial. Your financial losses incurred to treat injuries and damages in a car accident are considered. You can recover the following types of economic damages:
Medical Bills
All your expenses spent to treat your injuries are covered under economic damages. From visits to your doctor, ambulance costs, surgical costs, and medication bills all fall under this category. Your extended stays at the hospital, home healthcare expenses, and therapies required for post-accident stress reduction will be covered under economic damages.
Lost Wages
In some instances, severe damage can render you unable to work. If hospital visits or injuries may have prevented you from working, you can recover your missed salary amounts.
Property Damages
Property damages are similarly considered within your personal injury claims in Florida. Costs associated with repairing your vehicle, as well as damage to any other personal property, fall under this category.
Additional Expenses
Any other financial expenses incurred, like childcare, housekeeping services, and costs of purchasing any equipment for treatment.
Non-Economic Damages
Non-economic damages encompass compensation for the physical, emotional, and social impacts caused by personal injury. The following are the types of non-economic damages that you can recover:
Physical Pain
Pain and suffering caused by personal injury are covered under non-economic damages. The amount depends on the severity of your condition. In case of permanent disabilities, the amount of compensation might be higher.
Emotional Distress
If injuries from an accident caused you emotional distress, it might be covered under your personal injury lawsuit. Any medical records of PTSD treatment or emotional trauma caused by an accident are recorded and will act as evidence.
Loss of Enjoyment
Serious injuries might cause a barrier to certain recreational activities. The amount will depend on the severity of your damage and the impact on your life as a result.
Loss of Consortium
If you have lost a loved one in an accident, the loss of companionship is also recoverable. For instance, if your spouse or partner has been severely impacted, and their entire lifestyle has been affected, you can claim for the damages caused.
Punitive Damages
Punitive damages are the actions taken to punish a defendant, rather than to compensate an injury victim. Evidence related to intentional misconduct or gross negligence of the liable party is required to be presented to recover damages.
How to Value your damages in a personal injury lawsuit?
Calculation of your personal injury claim is a complicated task. Several factors influence the actual value of your damages. Hiring an experienced Florida personal injury attorney can help you understand the influencing factors:
Type of Injuries and Their Severity
The severity of your injuries can impact the value of your compensation. For instance, if you have suffered a traumatic brain injury and another individual has suffered a muscle strain, there is a high possibility of you receiving higher compensation. However, your medical records will do the actual justice, proving the clinical damage you have faced.
Strength of your Evidence
Evidence plays a massive role in determining the authenticity of your case. If you have the proof to prove each segment of your claim authentically, your compensation value is likely to be higher. Similarly, the likelihood of a delay in the lawsuit might be less.
Insurance Coverage
If the at-fault party does not have the financial capacity to pay your injury claim, your lawsuit might not proceed. However, a proper economic evaluation will be conducted prior to judgment.
Comparative Fault
Comparative fault plays a significant role in personal injury claims in Florida. Under Florida’s comparative fault laws, your compensation might be reduced based on the percentage of your fault in causing the accident.
Final Thoughts
Understanding, documenting, and presenting your personal injury claim can be a complex process. That’s why we are right here to help. We are committed to assisting you with your personal injury case, taking into account its unique circumstances.
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