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What Is a Personal Injury Claim? A personal injury claim is someone who has suffered emotional or physical harm due to another's negligence. The victim may be entitled to compensation for medical bills and pain, suffering and lost wages. Other expenses could include travel appointments, home modifications, and expenses for care for permanent impairments. Certain victims could also be entitled to special damages for mental distress. Damages A personal injury claim seeks compensation for the losses suffered by an injured party due to the negligence of a third party. Victims can be compensated for both economic and non-economic losses. The amount of compensation awarded will depend on the severity and type of injuries sustained. Compensation may cover medical expenses as well as lost earnings, emotional distress and pain and suffering. Punitive damages are possible in cases of extreme negligence. The kinds of compensation available in the case of personal injury fall into two categories: special and general damages. Special damages refer to incurred expenses and financial losses, and are usually quantifiable. Keep meticulous records and receipts for any expenses or losses can help maximize the amount of money refunded by special damages. Future damages are harder to quantify because they are based on the severity of the injuries sustained by a victim and the expected long-term impact. Our attorneys can work with medical experts to establish the estimated cost of ongoing treatment, additional expenses for transportation to and from appointments, and any other modifications or equipment needs that will result from permanent disabilities. General damages are often more subjective and can include compensation for the victim's pain and suffering due to an accident. This includes compensation for past discomfort and pain as well as for future pain and suffering that is reasonably anticipated depending on the severity of the injury. It is crucial to choose an experienced lawyer represent you as they can accurately estimate your claim for pain and suffering in light of the facts of your particular case. Other damages that are general in nature include emotional distress, loss of companionship and loss of enjoyment. You Tube of enjoyment damages compensate victims for the negative effect an injury can have on their ability to be in a position to enjoy the activities that they used to enjoy. Loss of emotional distress or companionship is more difficult to quantify. However, our lawyers have a wealth of experience in helping victims get the proper compensation for these types damages. Medical bills Medical expenses can make up an important element of an injury claim, particularly when an accident results in serious injuries. If the victim of an injury is not covered by prior coverage that is covered by their car insurance or health insurance policy, they are responsible for the medical costs which were part of the settlement for personal injury. The type of medical-related injuries that can be claimed in a personal injury case include any medical expenses incurred by the accident victim such as hospital visits, surgery or physical therapy, home care and medications. In addition an accident victim may also claim reimbursement for future medical expenses that are anticipated to result from their injuries. This could include future surgeries, rehabilitation treatments or the requirement for long-term medications. It is essential that accident victims keep up with their treatment, and be in constant contact with their doctors. This will help them prove that their pain and suffering is financially worth. Additionally, keeping up-to-date with treatments will help the victim recover faster, which is important in proving the merits of their claim for pain and suffering. In some cases, the medical bills could be so significant that they surpass the settlement amount of a plaintiff's overall. If this is the situation an attorney who specializes in lien reduction can help negotiate the outstanding medical debts so that more money can be put into the pockets of the victim. Non-economic losses can be just as important as the amount of medical expenses for an injured person. They could include emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and loss of consortium. These damages are hard to quantify, but they can be compensated. It is important to work with an experienced injury lawyer when pursuing personal injury claims to ensure that all of your losses are taken into consideration. Suffering and pain A personal injury claim covers the costs incurred by a victim's physical pain and mental distress. It may also cover other damages, such as loss of enjoyment of life. Pain and suffering are one of the types of damages that are subjective that can be difficult to quantify and prove. It's still an important part of a personal injuries claim. In the majority of personal injury cases the plaintiff is able to recover both non-economic and economic compensation damage. The first is tangible losses such as medical expenses and lost wages. The latter include pain and suffering, loss in consortium in the form of inconvenience, out-of-pocket expenses and other non-monetary losses. Non-economic damages are also referred to as “pain and suffering” and are not able to be proven with receipts. They do not include a dollar amount. It is up to the jury to decide what a fair award should be. A judge is usually unwilling to alter the jury's pain and suffering award. A jury or judge can employ a variety of methods to determine the value for pain and suffering. The multiplier method involves multiplying the actual damages by a certain amount based on the severity of the injuries. Another option is the per diem method which assigns a daily dollar value for each day until the patient reaches maximum medical recovery. If you're using the multiplier or per-diem method, it is essential that you submit as much documentation and evidence for your claim as possible. This includes medical records, photos witnesses' testimony, other relevant documents. In addition, you should keep a diary detailing your injuries and how they have affected your life. This will aid in remembering the details of your case in the event that you have to testify at depositions or in court. If you are unable to reach an agreement with your insurance company, you may need to go to court to settle your case. You can employ a New York attorney to handle your case for you. An experienced lawyer will manage your claim to maximize your amount of compensation for the pain and suffering. Loss of wages The amount of compensation that victims receive in their personal injury claims can include a large amount of lost wages. This is the amount they would have received if they not had to miss their job because of their injuries. Often, these losses are temporary and can be recouped. In certain instances however, they could be irreparable and permanent. For the majority of people, the simplest way to calculate lost earnings is to take their pay rate and then multiply it by the number of days or weeks they were absent from work. Let's suppose that you earn $25 per hour ($1,000 per weekly) and you're injured in a traffic collision. You missed four weeks of work. In this instance, you would lose $4,000. Personal injury claims can become more complex depending on the severity and nature of the injury. For instance, if you are permanently disabled in the accident and are unable to return to work, you might be entitled to damages that could include the loss of future income and the possibility of promotion. In these instances the evidence to prove your loss of earning potential is as simple as presenting evidence that you were able to accept jobs in the past at the amount you could have earned. You may also have to provide additional documents to prove you lost wages. You might need to submit an official letter from your employer that confirms your lost wages, along with tax records, profit-and-loss statements, invoices, receipts, bank statements for business, or any correspondence regarding finance. When calculating your lost wages bonuses and commissions can be considered too. In certain cases it is possible that the insurance company may be able to cover your lost wages as a part of your no fault claim or settlement agreement. If this is the situation it's not necessary to file a personal injury lawsuit on top of your no-fault claim. If you've been injured in a car crash in New York, or any other type of injury you should speak with an experienced personal injury lawyer. This will allow you to avoid the pressure of the legal system and ensure that you receive compensation for medical expenses and lost income, as well as pain and suffering and other expenses.