WHAT IS MY CASE WORTH
When a person is injured as a result of the negligence of another,
the injured person may be entitled to reasonable compensation.
Courts have said that term means "such sum as would reasonably
compensate the individual for bodily injuries, pain and suffering."
To that sum shall be added past, present and future expenses
reasonably necessary to alleviate the injuries and all dollar losses
suffered, or future losses suffered, as a result of inability to
engage in his or her usual occupation. Multiple factors come into
play when deciding how much a case is worth. You may be entitled to
recovery due to a number of factors, including but not limited to
the following:
Past Medical Bills
The proper measure of damages for medical services is the reasonable and fair value of medical expenses incurred by the injured person. Actual bills rendered by a doctor, hospital or nurses are admissible to prove the value of such services.
Future Medical Bills
Future expenses for medical and chiropractic treatment are a proper element of damages.
Lost Earnings
An injured person is entitled to recover the value of the time and earnings lost and the probability that there will be earnings lost in the future, because of the injury.
Loss of Earning Capacity
Impairment of earning capacity is separate and distinct from loss of earnings. An injured person is entitled to recover damages resulting from an injury, which causes a career change or "closes the door" to a preferred or desired field of employment.
Pain and Suffering
Once established, past, present and future physical pain and suffering is compensable without offering specific evidence as to the monetary value of the injured person.
Disfigurement
In an appropriate case, the court may award damages for disfigurement or deformity resulting from any injuries sustained
Mental Anguish / Inabilities
Mental pain, anguish and suffering are compensable without offering specific evidence as to the monetary value to the injured person. Mental anxiety and mental anguish constitute mental suffering, and may be considered in evaluating damages.
Deprivation of freedom of action and social intercourse, items within the concept of 'enjoyment of life' are embraced within the term 'mental suffering,' for which damages
are already allowed.
Personality changes can be evidence of pain and suffering. Also
included within the concept of loss of enjoyment of life are lack of
personal enjoyment, deprivation of freedom of action, social meeting
and intercourse, and an inability to enjoy life in the manner
accustomed to.
Injured? Contact us today, we
can help!
Available 24/7. Call 1-866-907-4474 or email us for a free case evaluation
No Fee
Unless You Recover
|
