Monday, August 7, 2017

What are the different kinds of damages recoverable in a car accident case?

If you have suffered injuries in a car accident, you may be able to recover the following types of damages:

·         You may recover medical expenses relating to doctors’ fees, hospital charges, the ongoing need for special equipment, pain medication, physical therapy, and any other healthcare expense incurred as the direct result of the accident.
·         You may recover expenses for property damage. Property damage claims cover the repair cost of your damaged car. If your car has been totally damaged, the settlement should include enough money to purchase a new car.
·         You may seek compensation for physical pain and suffering. Compensation for this type of injury depends on the seriousness of the pain and the prognosis for future pain associated with the injury.
·         If you are unable to return to work due to physical therapy sessions, time spent in the hospital, problems with mobility, or other factors that prevents you from earning the usual wages, you may seek compensation for loss of earning capacity.
·         If you are married and the injury deprives you from having sexual relationship with your spouse, your uninjured spouse may claim loss of companionship damages.

8 comments:

  1. My son was playing on the road in front of my house. Suddenly a man hit him with his car and fled. My son was badly injured and hospitalized. Can I claim compensation against the car driver?

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. If you or someone you know has been injured in a hit and run accident, contact the law office of Jacoby & Meyers, LLP NY, today. Our experienced team of personal injury lawyers will make sure that you receive the right legal advice to fight for the compensation you need and deserve.
      Read more...http://www.jmlawyer.com/blog/2016/03/28/hit-and-run-auto-accidents

      Delete
  2. I was going to work in an Uber taxi. The driver was texting while driving, and hit an indication board. I was severely injured and hospitalized. What evidence do I need to provide to claim compensation?

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. In order for a claims’ adjustor to grant your compensation, you must first be able to prove that the opposing party is responsible for your injuries. Retaining physical evidence from the accident is important in ensuring that you receive proper compensation. Physical evidence consists of anything tangible that a judge can read or look at to support your case.

      Read more..
      http://www.jmlawyer.com/blog/2016/02/15/how-preserve-evidence-personal-injury-claim-new-york

      Delete
  3. I was going to work in an Uber taxi. The driver was texting while driving, and hit an indication board. I was severely injured and hospitalized. What evidence do I need to provide to claim compensation?

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. In New York, the minimum auto insurance plan must cover no fault, liability, and uninsured motorists. This means that if you’re involved in a crash and the other driver is either uninsured or underinsured, your costs will be covered by your insurance policy. The process of collecting compensation from an uninsured driver is often complicated and usually involves going through the court system.
      For more details visit ...https://goo.gl/kFek2k

      Delete
  4. I was crossing the road on my way home from my morning walk when an Uber driver hit me. I was injured and hospitalized. Can I get compensation for my loss of income and medical expenses?

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. If you are injured in an Uber car accident - whether as a passenger, a pedestrian or another driver -you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost income and other damages. Read more...http://www.nycuberaccident.com/who-is-responsible-for-damages-in-an-uber-car-accident/

      Delete