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What can you get from your personal injury claim?

On Behalf of | Dec 27, 2019 | Personal Injury |

A car accident can leave you reeling. From the financial losses that can follow this type of event to the physical injuries you may be experiencing, you understand that a crash can be devastating in many ways. If your accident was the result of the negligent or reckless actions of another California driver, you could have grounds to move forward with a personal injury claim.

This type of claim can help you recover your financial losses, but it can also help you pursue relief in other ways. As you learn more about the legal options available to you, it can help to understand the specific types of damages you could seek through your claim. When your future and long-term interests are on the line, you do not want to leave any money on the table.

Types of damages you could seek

Of course, some of the most significant financial losses you could experience after a car accident are those related to your medical bills. Hospital stays, ambulance rides, surgeries and other health care needs can leave you with major bills that you probably cannot pay on your own. Even with insurance, you could be facing devastating financial losses simply because of your injuries.

A car accident can affect you in other ways as well. In many cases, the losses are non-economic, which means that it is hard to place a monetary value on the suffering you experienced. You can still seek non-economic damages for some of the intangible ways your car accident impacted your life, including some of the following: 

  • You can seek damages for pain and suffering, which covers any physical or mental distress you experienced because of your accident.
  • Damages can also include recompense for losses you experienced, such as loss of companionship, loss of ability to enjoy life, loss of affection and more.
  • It is also possible to seek damages for lost wages if you were unable to work for an extended period of time during your recovery.

The financial impact could reach far beyond your medical bills or the money it will take to fix your vehicle.

Your best future 

It is possible to secure appropriate compensation and get what you need for a strong future after a car accident. An assessment of your case from an experienced personal injury attorney can help you maximize your claim and fight for the full amount you need to get better and move forward after this traumatic event.

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