What damages are included in a car accident claim?

Auto accident victims may recover both economic and non-economic damages.  More specifically, they may seek compensatory damages for medical expenses, lost present and future earnings, wrongful death, and personal injuries. 

Lost wages includes loss of earning capacity, present and future due to the accident and consist of the earnings that the accident victim would have earned but for the injury.  Injured parties who were forced to take a lower-paying job may be compensated for the difference. For unemployed individuals, courts may consider likely earning capacity. 

Personal injuries may include damages for non-economic or intangible losses such as mental anguish, pain and suffering, permanent disfigurement, loss of consortium, loss of enjoyment of life, and/or disability. 

Injured parties may seek recoupment of present and reasonable future medical bills, which includes expenses relating to physical therapy, cost of an ambulance, and rehabilitative services.

Talk to a Car Accident Lawyer to ensure your rights are protected, and you get all the compensation to which you are entitled by law.

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