Often times when working with clients, we find that they didn’t know they could recover money for more than just medical expenses in a personal injury case. The truth is that there are two common types of damages for which one may be eligible.
1. Economic Damages
Economic damages are costs associated with accidents that are straightforward. These damages are fairly easy for the jury to award because they are directly attached to a dollar figure and are usually associated with a bill.
Economic damages include expenses like:
- Medical bills
- Lost wages
- Rehabilitation therapy
- Property damage
- Lost earning capacity
- Other out-of-pocket expenses
You can also get economic damages for future expenses, like ongoing medical treatment or future lost wages if you can no longer work.
2. Non-Economic Damages
Non-economic damages are intangible costs that are associated with an injury and the aftermath. These damages are harder to calculate because unlike a bill from the hospital, the jury must come up with a number that seems fair.
Non-economic damages may include:
- Pain and suffering caused by the accident (especially if it was particularly traumatic)
- Emotional anguish
- Loss of enjoyment of life after an accident
- Loss of consortium (familial companionship and sexual relations)
The purpose of non-economic damages is to recognize that injuries affect more than just your physical wellbeing. Serious injuries can cause emotional pain that disrupts your entire life–and even your family’s life.
If you have any questions about personal injury claims or know someone who would benefit from our assistance, call our office today at 508-755-3202 to speak with an attorney right away.
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