You could suffer serious losses and injuries after a car accident, animal attack, slip-and-fall accident or other kind of personal injury. As a result, you may be paying thousands of out-of-pocket bills to recover from your medical conditions and property damages. If you are a loved one of a victim of fatal injuries, you may be financially responsible for any of their funeral expenses.
It is possible, however, that you may be able to recover from your financial losses after a personal injury. If you file a successful personal injury claim, it is possible to seek economic and non-economic damages alike.
Economic and non-economic damages
Economic damages are actual monetary losses, which can be documented with bills and receipts. Non-economic goods are subjective losses that may not have caused monetary loss but have led to difficulties for victims. Here are a few types of economic and non-economic damages:
- Medical bills: Ambulance rides, medical treatment at a hospital, hospital stays, rehabilitation, long-term care, medication and medical equipment.
- Lost wages: Loss of income while a victim is recovering from their injuries and future salary loss as a result of long-term injuries.
- Wrongful death: Loss of companionship, loss of income or benefits, burial or cremation costs and funeral costs.
- Property damages: Vehicle damages, electronic repairs and replacement for personal possessions.
- Mental anguish: Loss of enjoyment of life, disfigurement, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, pain and suffering.
Victims of personal injuries may need to reach out for legal guidance to learn about their compensation options. With so much at stake, making this effort can make all the difference to the outcome of a tough legal situation.
