There are many different types of damages that you may claim in a personal injury lawsuit after you have suffered car accident injuries. Your personal injury claim will include things such as your medical expenses, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Here is a list of the basic types of damages that someone who was injured in a car accident may want to consider claiming against the responsible driver or their insurance company. (Of course, we advise you to speak with an experienced personal injury lawyer for legal advice on the facts of your specific personal injury case.)
Medical Expenses
Car accident injuries range from minor things like cuts and bruises to very serious injuries like traumatic brain injuries or paralysis. Some physical injuries may worsen over time and may require extensive treatment down the road. It’s very important to seek medical treatment as soon as possible after the accident if you think you might have injuries.
Expenses for medical care related to a car accident can include:
- Ambulance fees
- Medical bills
- Physical therapy or other ongoing health care
- Permanent disability
- In-home care
Lost Wages
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Your bodily injuries may prevent your ability to work either temporarily or permanently. Your lost wages claim may include the time you spent out of work in the hospital, doctor’s visits, and trips to physical therapy. To make a lost wages claim, you will need to show that you were out of work, how much you would have earned, and that you missed work because of your car accident injuries.
Lost Earning Capacity
If the injuries that you received in your accident prevent you from working in the future, you may be able to recover damages for your loss of earning capacity. The amount of money that you recover will depend on the accident victim’s age, skill, occupation, and life expectancy.
Pain and Suffering
An injured person is entitled to receive compensation for the emotional distress and physical pain that they endure after a car accident. The amount of money received will be based on the type of injury, the seriousness of the pain, and the amount of future pain and suffering that the injury victim is anticipated to experience in the future.
Loss of Consortium
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The bodily injuries that car accident victims experience can potentially deprive the spouse of the victim of the ability to show affection, including sexual activity. Loss of consortium damages are a type of personal injury claim that is made by the accident victim’s spouse. A spouse cannot claim loss of consortium damages unless the injury victim recovers damages for his or her injuries.
Wrongful Death
If your loved one died as a result of a car accident, you may have a claim for wrongful death. These damages generally include medical costs, funeral bills, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life that your loved one experienced before his or her death.
Punitive Damages
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In some cases, the actions of the at fault driver are so reprehensible, that punitive damages can be awarded. These damages are completely different from compensatory damages or general damages which are meant to make the victim whole. Punitive damages are meant to punish a defendant who is guilty of appalling conduct. In the context of a car or truck accident, this might happen if the other driver was under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Experienced Las Vegas Car Accident Lawyers
If you or one of your family members has been in an auto accident, you should speak with an experienced personal injury attorney who can help you protect your rights.
If you are looking for a law firm with experienced car accident attorneys, contact Anthem Injury Lawyers today. Our phone number is (702) 857-6000. We offer Free Consultations.
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