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General Components of Injury Claim Compensation There are some costs that can be printed on a receipt and added up, but there are costs that aren't always quantifiable. These unquantifiable damages are covered by general compensatory damages. Special damages are costs which can be substantiated in a clear way, such as medical expenses and lost wages. They form the basis of your injury claim compensation. Medical expenses Medical bills are a typical component of personal injury settlements, especially for those with severe or permanent injuries. A victim of a spinal injury, for example, may need multiple surgeries to treat secondary complications, including pressure ulcers, bowel or bladder issues, spasticity, and bone density issues. The rules for valuing the medical expenses in a personal injuries case vary from one state to another. However, in general the insurance company will want evidence that these expenses were due to the accident. This can include invoices, medical bills, and evidence of the treatment that were deemed to be essential. In some instances an expert's report is needed to explain the need for specific treatment and show that these costs were connected to the accident. In addition to the past medical expenses, victims can also recover compensation for future medical expenses. This is called special damages and represents part of the total financial settlement awarded to the victim. In order to prove the cost, our lawyers will work closely with your health care providers and doctors to create a treatment plan for your injuries that is consistent with medical standards. We will also include any prescription medication that is necessary for your treatment as well as any home or medical equipment necessary to accommodate an injury. However, future medical expenses can be difficult to prove without proof that the injury has a an effect on your quality of life. This is why it's crucial to choose a knowledgeable personal injury lawyer who knows the importance of accurately calculating future medical expenses. Contact PKSD today to learn more about our experience in getting compensation for victims of serious accidents. Loss of wages Lost wages are an element of the economic damages that are associated with injury claim compensation. These losses are the amount of earnings would be if you had not suffered an injury that prevented you from working. These losses can be attributed to overtime, seasonal work, and other calculable income you could have earned. The award for lost wages is a way to place you in the same financial position prior to the accident. In the majority of cases, the insurance company will calculate your lost wages according to the hourly rate you earn as well as the number of hours you were unable to work due to the accident. This is particularly true for workers paid by the hour. It is important to prove, if you file a claim for lost wages that your injuries prevented you from working. You must submit a doctor's letter detailing your injuries and the effect they've caused on your ability to work. This is also backed with a copy of your pay stubs or tax returns. You could also be entitled to compensation for the value of sick or vacation days that you took off during your recovery. These days are equivalent to one day's wage. In some instances your injuries could be permanent and restrict your ability to work in the future. If your injuries are long-lasting you may seek compensation for the loss of your capacity to earn income. Reduced earning Santa Clarita is usually calculated by a doctor. An experienced attorney can help you determine the value of your diminished earnings capacity. They can assist you in gather documentation of your injuries and income loss and submit the documents to the insurance company to ensure that you're awarded the most money possible for your case. Suffering and pain Pain and suffering is a kind of damage that can't be measured in the same way as medical expenses or lost wages. It's more subjective and hard to place a dollar amount on, yet it is essential to any personal injury case. This is because it covers the negative effects on the life of a victim that aren't immediately obvious like loss of enjoyment mental anguish, emotional distress, and anxiety. The most important factor in proving the existence of pain and suffering is evidence that is reliable. This can be evidenced by prescription records that detail the types and dosages of pain medicine as well as notes from doctors or other medical professionals about how the accident affected your life, as well as images of your injuries like broken bones, scars, or other evidence. It is essential to be honest about the pain and suffering that you have experienced and how this has negatively affected your life. There are a variety of ways of calculating how much suffering and pain you must be compensated for. The multiplier method is a way to calculate the amount of pain and suffering you are entitled to compensation for. You add your economic losses and then multiply that number by a factor ranging from 1.5-5. Another is the per diem method, where you receive a set amount of money each day beginning from the date of your accident until you achieve maximum medical improvement. The most important thing to remember is that it is up to the jury to determine how the amount of your suffering is worth. It can be difficult to establish a dollar value on non-economic damages, and the jury could take their time in assessing the impact of your accident your life and the quality of your life. Damages for property damage It could take a while to prepare for trial, depending on the severity of your injury. Your lawyer will have to collect all your medical bills that include hospital stays and surgeries, doctor visits and physical therapy sessions, as well as prescription drugs. Your personal injury lawyer may be able to recover these costs in your settlement, even if you are still paying for your health insurance. Damages for property damage are another type of compensation that is available to accident victims. These are awarded to cover expenses resulting from any destruction or damage caused by the negligence of a third party. This could be damage to property, like your car or your home, or personal property, like a cellphone or jewellery. Damage claims to property could be part of an injury claim in general or could be the subject of their own lawsuit. General damages cover the cost of pain and suffering. Compensation damages are designed to put a victim in the same place as if their injuries had never occurred. They can be difficult to quantify and can vary from just a few thousand dollars in small cases, to millions of dollars for severe injuries or disabilities. Punitive damages are designed to penalize the defendant and discourage them from repeating the same mistake in the future. They are extremely rare and are reserved for the most egregious or shady of conduct. Although they're not an option in every personal injury case, it's important to consider all the types of compensation you could be awarded when assessing your case. If you've been injured, contact an New York personal injury law firm to discuss your options. They can help you file all the necessary paperwork within the time frame of the applicable statute of limitations. Damages for emotional distress Emotional distress falls under the umbrella of pain and suffering but is a far more subjective type of damage that is difficult to prove. Victims can suffer from anxiety and fear, insomnia, depression and embarrassment following an accident that has caused them to suffer. Loss of enjoyment in life is also associated with emotional distress. This can include things like the fear of driving following a car accident or the inability to work because of a physical injury which causes severe headaches. The court will look into the specifics of your case to determine if you're entitled to compensation for emotional distress. Your lawyer can assist you in gathering the documentation necessary to support your claim. This can include medical and psychiatric reports photographs of the scene of the accident, journal entries about your emotions after the accident and other evidence relevant to your claim. If the incident was particularly painful and you are in a state of emotional distress, you might want to make an additional claim for intentional infliction emotional distress as well. This is a less well-known type of noneconomic damage. It is necessary to prove that the defendant's actions were grossly negligent or were intended to cause mental pain and physical harm. Although there is some doubt about these types of claims, they are generally legitimate and are paid in the same manner as any other type of physical or economic damage. The right lawyer on your side can be the difference to winning your case and receiving the financial assistance you require. If you believe that you've been injured as a result someone else's negligence it's important that you consult with an experienced injury lawyer.