A serious injury sustained in an accident can cause severe damage to your physical and emotional well-being. But, many people don’t realize that accidents can also cause financial problems, leaving them liable for seemingly endless expenses.
Let’s take a look at some of the damages you can sue in California:
Lost Income
You may be eligible for compensation if your injuries prevent you from working for a prolonged period of time after the accident. Your claim may also be applicable if you are unable to work in the future due to your injuries.
Medical Expenses
Even if your policy covers all aspects of health, you may still find yourself with out-of-pocket expenses. You may need to pay for prescriptions, copays at the office, or home care fees. Many of your expenses may be refunded. It is possible to include costs associated with procedures that you will need to have in the future.
Pain and Suffering
Personal injury claims are not limited to the amount of money reflected in your receipts, bills, and invoices. Invisible scars can have a significant impact on your quality-of-life.
These non-economic losses, such as pain and suffering, emotional distress and loss of enjoyment, can often be more severe than the monetary ones. These intangible losses can be difficult to prove and you will need to use many types of evidence.
This proof could include:
- Personal injury journal entries
- Psychiatric evaluations
- Expert witness deposition
- Day-in-the-life films
- Statements from friends, loved ones, and colleagues
Objectively Verifiable Losses
You may be able to recover almost all the costs that you would not have incurred if it weren’t for the wreck. You may be eligible for compensation for reasonable and necessary replacement services, repairs and modifications to your vehicle and home, as well as alternative transportation.
Summarized from an article by Harris Personal Injury Lawyers.
