Several types of damages may be claimed when you sustain injuries due to a car accident. You can claim medical expenses, damages for lost wages or diminished employment opportunities, pain and suffering, and loss of a companion.
Medical Expenses
Payment of medical expenses is a major concern for those injured in a car accident. A medical expenses claim may include doctors and 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.
Property Damage
Property damage claims cover the auto repair costs and the cost of renting a car. In cases where the car is totally damaged, the settlement should include enough money to purchase a new car.
Pain and Suffering
Pain and suffering may be mental or physical distress. Compensation for this type of injury depends on the seriousness of the pain and the prognosis for future pain associated with the injury. This may also include mental or emotional damage from the incident.
Lost Wages
Car accident injuries may cause loss of earning capacity. The victim may be unable to work due to physical therapy sessions, time spent in the hospital, problems with mobility, or other factors that may prevent him or her from earning the usual wages. An experienced attorney will prove that the car accident injuries have impaired or diminished the victim’s ability to earn money. This is based largely on past earnings.
Loss of Companionship
If the victim is married, an injury could deprive a spouse the ability to show affection, including sexual activity, known as “loss of consortium.” Unlike other types of damages, the uninjured spouse claims these types of damages.
In cases where the motorist dies as a result of his or her injuries, the surviving family members can claim loss of society and companionship damages. The jury will take the following into consideration:
- Whether the deceased driver had a loving and harmonious relationship with the plaintiff(s)
- The living arrangements of loved ones
- Impact of the driver’s death on the surviving family members
Connecticut Car Accident Lawyers at the Reinken Law Firm
If you have been injured in a car accident, you have the right to claim compensation. Hire the car accident lawyers at The Reinken Law Firm to help you. Call us at (203) 541-0090 for a free consultation. Our office is located in Stamford CT, Bridgeport CT, Greenwich CT and Danbury CT. We are able to fight your case in court and recover the highest compensation possible.