Legal support for various accident injuries ensuring fair compensation
A personal injury case occurs when an accident or incident results in a victim being injured, caused by the negligence or misconduct of another. When a personal injury case is proven, victims are able to recover compensation for their losses. While many personal injury matters appear to be “straightforward” at first sight, there are actually a multitude of complexities and challenges that people can face with these cases. It is important that you have a knowledgeable personal injury lawyer on your side to handle the complexities of your case. At The Law Offices of Haytham Faraj, our highly experienced team is here to help you every step of the way with your case. We understand the detrimental toll victims experience after an accident. Therefore, it is best to consult with a professional.
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Types of Damages Recoverable in a Personal Injury Case
If you have been involved in a personal injury matter, you may be wondering what types of damages you can potentially recover. This is one of the most important factors of a personal injury case, therefore, it’s important for victims to understand the types of damages available so they can receive maximum compensation for their losses. At The Law Offices of Haytham Faraj, we will do whatever it takes to prove your losses to ensure the best settlement possible.
Economic Damages
Economic damages are monetary expenses incurred due to an injury. These types of damages are unique to each case and each individual involved. Therefore, economic damages vary greatly from case to case. Some of the most common economic damages include:
Loss of earnings
If a plaintiff is not able to work due to their injuries or treatment for their injuries, then they may be awarded compensation for their time that they missed work.
Loss of future earnings
If the plaintiff is no longer able to work due to permanent injuries, then they may receive compensation for the loss of their future earnings that they would have earned had they not been injured.
Past, present, and future medical bills
When a plaintiff is injured, they must undergo medical exams, appointments, treatments, and much more throughout their recovery. Therefore, if they have had to do so, they may be awarded compensation for past, present, and future medical bills, which have results from the accident.
Property damage
When an accident occurs, the plaintiff may be entitled to compensation for property damage, which includes damage to your vehicle, personal belongings, and more.
Non-Economic Damages
Non-economic damages are non-monetary damages incurred due to an injury. Some of the most common non-economic damages include:
Pain and suffering
Pain and suffering includes physical pain caused by the accident, physical discomfort resulting from treatment, mental anguish, fatigue, anxiety and other psychological effects of the accident.
Mental anguish
When an accident impacts the plaintiff's mental health, then a claim for emotional distress may be possible. Typically, this type of damage is proven through diagnosis and/or treatment by a medical provider.
Loss of consortium or companionship
In a wrongful death claim, loss of consortium, companionship, as well as many other losses may be recoverable.
Wrongful Death Damages
A wrongful death claim provides compensation for surviving family and loved ones. Some of the most common wrongful death damages include:
Funeral and burial expenses
Medical expenses prior to the victim’s death
Emotional distress of surviving family and loved ones
Loss of financial contribution
Loss of support
Loss of consortium and companionship
Punitive Damages
Punitive damages are meant as punishment to the person or entity that is responsible for causing the injury. Punitive damages are only awarded to victims when the defendant’s acts are found to be exceptionally malicious or reckless.
How Can a Personal Injury Lawyer Help Me?
A personal injury lawyer handles a wide range of details pertaining to your case, including but not limited to:
Investigates claims
When it comes to successfully investigating a personal injury claim, it is imperative to have a highly skilled and experienced lawyer on your side. Our team has the knowledge that it takes to investigate claims, prove liability, and prove the damages that you are owed to ensure a great settlement.
Gathering evidence
Obtaining evidence is crucial to a successful case. Our team has the skills it takes to find the right evidence that will find the responsible party liable for your injuries. There are many different elements of evidence, including police reports, medical bills, history of medical treatment, surveillance footage, witness statements, photographs, and much more.
Negotiates with insurance companies
Personal injury lawyers are highly experienced in negotiating with insurance companies. Your lawyer will review the policy details, determine the maximum level of compensation possible based on the circumstances of your case, and many other forms of evidence. Once your lawyer has everything necessary, they will use these key factors to prove your case and negotiate the best settlement possible.
Conducts discovery
The plaintiff's lawyer may conduct discovery, which involves a number of factors, including investigations and depositions of the opposing party, witnesses, and experts.
Sets clients up with doctors who work on a lien
Our team works closely with doctors and specialists who work on a lien, which means clients do not have to pay out of pocket when working with our network of doctors. Instead, the doctors get paid out once the case gets settled.
Reviews legal and medical documents
Reviewing legal and medical documents efficiently is crucial to a personal injury case, therefore, it’s imperative to have an expert on your side who will be able to take on this task.
Keeps records of medical bills and hospital records
Keeping records of both medical bills and medical records is also crucial to your case, as it proves you were receiving treatment for the injuries you endured from the accident. Medical bills and medical records will help you prove damages.
Provides legal advice
Beyond the many other ways your lawyer can help you, most importantly, they will provide you with the best legal advice possible to ensure an ideal outcome for your case.
Represents clients in a trial
While the majority of personal injury cases do not go to try, there are some that do and in the event of that happening, it’s important to have a skilled personal injury attorney who will represent you in a trial. At The Law Offices of Haytham Faraj, our team is highly experienced in representing our clients in trial, as well as settling before having to go to trial.
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