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Types of Accident Compensation

This type of compensation typically covers medical expenses, such as prescription medications, devices, physical therapy and surgeries. This type of compensation can also cover future earnings potential.

This kind of compensation could be described as "general damages." However, determining the value of these damages can be difficult as insurers use different methods of calculation.


Economic Damages

Economic damages are the tangible, measurable costs that result from an accident. These include out-of pocket expenses including lost wages, property damage costs, and future financial losses resulting from the injury or disability. Courts and juries usually calculate these costs based on documentation such as hospital bills, pharmacy receipts and vehicle repair estimates.

They are fairly easy to prove and are among the most immediate expenses that are incurred in the event of a crash. They often include medical expenses like the initial hospital stay, and all follow-up care and treatment. They may also include the cost of repairs to a damaged vehicle or other property items, such as household and clothing goods. These expenses could also include the cost of hiring a third party to do housework or drive your children to school or extracurricular activities.

Loss of wages is another important type of economic damage. This includes not only the income you lost due to your injuries, but also any lost productivity during your recovery as well as vacation or sick days. In some cases there is a possibility of recovering compensation for the loss of future earnings capacity. This is the case when you are unable to resume your previous work or earn the same amount.

These costs are easily identifiable and quantifiable. However, orem accident law firm that you could claim are less so. These non-economic damages are more difficult to quantify and include things like pain and discomfort disfigurement, loss of enjoyment.

What can you do to show these damages?

While some of the expenses in these categories are easy to prove by submitting receipts and papers, other expenses may require expert testimony. If an accident causes severe spinal injury that causes the victim to be partially paralyzed, it might be required to consult with an occupational specialist to determine the impact of the injury on the victim. This can assist the jury or court determine with certainty what your full range of personal and financial impacts will be.

The most complex types of economic damages are those that involve future medical expenses and lost earnings. It may be possible to document these costs using a medical professional's estimate of when you will achieve the point of maximum medical improvement or the time when your recovery will likely come to an end. You'll need to show that you'll suffer future financial loss. This can be done by providing your pay stubs or expense receipts.

Insurance companies will attempt to avoid paying the total amount of damages they are legally obliged to pay. A personal injury lawyer who has the right experience can ensure you receive all the compensatory damages you are entitled to. Contact Dennis and King today to set up an initial consultation for free. We can help you recover all of your financial and other damages following the occurrence of a New York auto accident or personal injury accident.

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