The types of damages you can claim after suffering a car accident can be confusing. With so many different types of injuries and damages, it can be difficult to know which ones will be covered by your insurance policy and which ones will not. You need to talk to your attorney to get the best car accident settlement. Here are some common examples of damages that you may be able to recover after an auto accident:
Property
Property damage from an auto accident is another common injury or damage suffered by drivers. Your vehicle may have been damaged beyond repair, or it may have been damaged so badly that it cannot be repaired or replaced. In this case, you will likely be able to get compensation for the cost of repairing or replacing your vehicle.
Medical Bills
Injuries are very common after car accidents. If you’re hurt in an accident, it’s important to have medical care immediately. However, if the other driver’s insurance company does not cover your injuries’ medical expenses, those bills will fall on you. You may also be able to recover compensation for pain and suffering from a car accident.
Lost Wages
If your injuries prevent you from working, you may be entitled to lost wages as part of your compensation package. In many states, this amount is proportional to how much time away from work your injuries prevent you from doing. In other states, however, employers will consider the length of time off before considering any income loss caused by your injury.
Pain and Suffering
This refers to mental anguish and emotional distress caused by an accident. The mental anguish you suffer after an accident can be as significant as physical pain. If you have been injured, this damage is often called “pain and suffering.” In addition to your physical injuries, this may include any mental anguish or stress you experience over having been injured in an accident or as a result of being involved in an accident. This type of damage may also apply if you have suffered psychological trauma from an incident involving another person’s negligence, such as a car accident.
Punitive Damages
Punitive damages are awarded when someone has acted maliciously or with reckless disregard for what they are doing and how their actions affect others. They are designed to punish wrongdoing and deter others from similar conduct in the future. Punitive damages are also considered as the accused’s actions have brought physical, financial, and mental stress to the victim.
Conclusion
The first thing you should do after being in a car accident is contact your personal injury attorney. You may not think this is necessary because your insurance policy should cover all of your medical bills, but that is not always the case. Insurance companies are notorious for denying legitimate claims; if they don’t pay out on a claim, you may need an attorney to help prove that they owe you money. Your attorney will help you with claiming these damages.
