Economic Recovery Following Accidents and Injuries
Michael Babboni
Personal Injury
If you have recently been involved in an accident and suffered injuries and other damages as a result, then you already know that the economic recovery following accidents and injuries can often be catastrophic. However, you may be entitled to compensation from those who were at fault for the accident.Future Medical Expenses
Often you will find that you need long term care and future medical expenses can begin to add up following an accident. If you can prove that your medical treatment is needed as a result of the accident, you may receive compensation. However, you will need to prove this by providing sufficient evidence that can help the judge and jury approximate a cost for the injuries and future medical expenses.
Other medical costs you may receive compensation for including an ambulance ride you had to take following the accident because of your injuries, hospital stays, medical equipment, medications, and all follow-up appointments and treatments you may need.
Disfigurement
If you have been permanently disfigured as the result of your accident, then you may be able to collect damages for the mental suffering that is involved. Pain and suffering are often rewarded for both past and future physical and mental pain that is connected with the injuries you sustained during an accident.
Lost Income
If the damages you sustained made it impossible for you to return to work and earn money following the accident, then you may receive economic recovery for those lost wages if you can prove what you could have earned had you not been injured.
When determining compensation for lost wages and lost earning capacity, many factors are considered, including how your future has been impaired or diminished by the injuries you have suffered.
Lost Quality of Life
The loss of quality of life isn't just limited to your inability to participate in hobbies you once enjoyed. It also includes the feelings of isolation you may experience and the fact that even the simple tasks you use to do on a daily basis now require you to have some kind of assistance.
Serious injuries like those that involve the brain and spinal cord may make it so the victim is no longer able to feed themselves either and this will require a home health aide. This is an example of where a person's quality of life is significantly diminished or nearly eliminated.
Property Damages
Many accidents, including car accidents, also result in damages to your vehicle. When filing an accident claim, financial compensation may be awarded in order to pay for the cosmetic or structural damage that had been done to the vehicle.
In addition to these damages, you may also be able to get compensation for any tow truck expenses there were following the accident as well as rental car fees you may have incurred.
Other Considerations
When determining compensation and economic recovery following an accident with injuries, a judge will also factor in your age, life expectancy, occupation, and job experience. When factoring in the life expectancy, the judge looks at life expectancy following the accident that caused the injuries.
If you have been involved in an accident and sustained injuries, you will want to do everything in your power to find the economic recovery and compensation you need. To do this, you need to consult with an experienced personal injury attorney. They can guide you through the claims process from start to finish to ensure you are receiving the right amount of compensation for damages.