Common Damages You Can Recover in a Car Accident Settlement

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Tori

I contacted Tony Baratta at a time of deep anguish and despair. Everyone at his firm was extremely professional, caring, and responsive. Tony is not only experienced, honest, and knowledgeable, but also extremely compassionate and kind. He put the welfare of my family above everything. I was most impressed with Tony’s intimate knowledge of the many nuances and issues of our very complicated case – he is very detail oriented and a great listener. I am very grateful for Baratta law and the positive results they obtained in our case. Tony is an excellent lawyer and his firm was a pleasure to work with during a very long and difficult time. I enthusiastically and without reservation highly recommend Tony Baratta and his staff at Baratta Law.

Cathy R.

I’ve worked with Andy DiPiero over the last year and a half as a result of an MVA. This was my first experience using an attorney and Andy was great. He was honest, pleasant and very knowledgeable. Not know what to expect, I couldn’t be happier with this firm. I was kept informed every step of the way, via phone calls and emails. Andy always answered my questions same day, and I never felt out of the loop or lost in any of this experience with him. His PA Victoria was also very nice and quick to follow up with me as well. It was a pleasant experience for an unpleasant event.

Victoria P.

A car accident is a dangerous and traumatic event that can leave you injured and disoriented. The damage it causes can affect your life in multiple ways, and dealing with the aftermath of this unexpected event can be complicated. But this doesn’t mean that you’ll need to personally take care of the losses caused by someone else’s mistakes.

What Are Damages?

The term damages in a personal injury claim refers to the monetary compensation you can receive if you’re able to win your legal battle. There are two categories of damages that are considered relevant to your case.

Economic damages have a specific monetary value, easy to assign and establish during calculations. Non-economic damages include everything you’ve been through that doesn’t have an assigned value, like your mental anguish and the amount of stress caused by this situation.

These two categories break down into many types of damages you can recover in your car accident settlement.

Medical Expenses

After an accident, it’s in your best interests to schedule a doctor’s appointment. Seeking help from healthcare professionals will allow you to understand what happened to your body and how you can quickly make a full recovery.

The insurance companies should take care of all current and future medical expenses, including at-home care costs, ambulance rides, and anything you may need for your treatment. An attorney can calculate the exact amount of money you may need for additional therapy.

Property Damage

Your compensation doesn’t stop at the injuries you have sustained after the accident, but will also include damage done to your property. If your vehicle was destroyed because of a high-speed collision, or if you had to repair it after what happened, your claim will take that into consideration.

Pain and Suffering

Your pain and suffering falls under the category of non-economic damages. It includes any intangible losses that might have negatively affected your quality of life and your enjoyment after the accident. When examining this factor, you can be compensated for the following:

Physical Pain – If you’re hurt in a serious accident, the pain you experience may take a toll on your life. This includes the need to assume medication in order to live in an acceptable manner.
Mental Anguish – Anguish includes stress and feeling overwhelmed. Experiencing symptoms of depression or trauma after an accident is also a possibility.
Disability – Losing your ability to practice what you loved or be independent can take a toll on your mind. You may also have trouble facing the lifestyle changes you may need to make.
Disfigurement – Aesthetic changes can make it incredibly difficult to live your life as you did before the accident. It can even impact your ability to work.
Loss of Consortium – Your injuries could have influenced your ability to show affection and impacted your relationship. That can impact your relationship and even end it.

Proving pain and suffering is not easy and the process of assigning a reasonable value to what you’re going through should always be taken care of by a professional.

Lost Wages

In many cases, car accident victims are left unable to work and generate income because of the injuries they’ve suffered.

This can be a temporary or permanent situation, which is why your compensation will include all your lost wages if you’re unable to get back to work. Even future income should be accounted for.

Funerary Costs

If you lost a loved one in a road crash caused by someone else’s negligence, you can recover the costs of the funeral and burial.

How this loss negatively impacted your life will also determine the amount of compensation you’ll receive. In a wrongful death claim, your lawyer may seek damages for the loss of income your household suffered, as well as damages for the emotional toll grief may take.

Speak With a Car Accident Lawyer in Philadelphia

Without the guidance of an experienced accident attorney, dealing with the legal system, the at-fault party, and the insurance company is a recipe for disaster. That’s especially true for an injured individual.

At Baratta Law, LLC, we believe in achieving justice, and our lawyers won’t stop fighting for you until you’ve received the money you rightfully deserve. Call 215-914-8132 to schedule a no-charge consultation today or utilize our contact form.