No one expects to get into an accident of any kind. But, unfortunately, accidents do occur. And when they do, they can cause quite a bit of damage. For instance, you could end up suffering from serious injuries that require lifelong medical care. If you find yourself in this position, those medical expenses can be quite costly. So, we’re going to walk you through recovering personal injury damages post-accident.
Recovering Personal Injury Damages Post-accident
Before we start, it’s important that you keep in mind that these vary on a case by case basis. Therefore, it’s important that you speak with an attorney to discuss your options…
Past Medical Expenses
By the time you get to trial, it could have been months, or even years, since the accident. Because of this, you may recover past medical expenses if a jury decides that the expenses are reasonable and necessary. But, not just any medical bill will count for this. If the medical bill is from after the date of the accident, you have to prove the accident caused an injury. Then, you have to prove that the injury requires medical attention.
Future Medical Expenses
Just like past medical expenses, you may be able to receive money for expenses that will occur in the future. This usually involves an expert to confirming your injuries, and recovery time. The expert will share their opinion with the jury about your injuries and expenses in the future.
Property Damage
In most states, after an accident you may recover the amount of money it will cost to repair your car. Or, they may provide the fair market value of your car before the collision subtracted from the fair market value of your car after the collision.
People know that cars are never the same after they have been in an accident and need to be repaired. While they may look the same on the outside, they never drive the same. So, depending on the events of your accident, you could be recovering personal injury damages for your property as well.
Pain and Suffering
Its not surprising that this is a type of damage you can receive for being the victim in a car accident. Car accidents can cause a lot of pain and suffering. From physical pain, to broken bones, and even mental anguish. These damages are hard to prove and collect benefits for. Ultimately, there is no good way to value one’s pain. The jury is in charge in this situation. Therefore, they will decide whether or not you are able to receive compensation for this.