https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGTJS2u-z9c What Is a Personal Injury Claim? Personal injury claims are filed by people who have suffered physical or emotional harm as a result of the negligence of another. The victim could be entitled to compensation for medical bills as well as pain, suffering and lost wages. Other expenses could include travel appointments, home modifications, or expenses for care for permanent impairments. Some victims may also be able to claim special damages for mental pain. Damages Personal injury claims seek compensation for the damages an injured party has suffered due to the negligence or other individual. Victims can be compensated for both economic and non-economic damages. The amount of compensation is contingent on the severity and type of injuries suffered. Compensation can include expenses such as medical care and loss of earnings and may also cover damages for pain and suffering, physical impairment, and emotional distress. Punitive damages are possible in cases of extreme negligence. The types of compensation that can be claimed in the case of personal injury can be classified into two categories: special and general damages. Special damages are incurred expenses and financial losses, and are usually quantifiable. Keep meticulous records of any costs or losses to increase the amount reimbursed by special damages. Future damages can be difficult to determine, as they are dependent on the severity of the injury and its expected long-term effects. Our attorneys can work with medical experts to establish the estimated cost of ongoing treatment, extra costs for transportation to and from appointments and any other modifications or equipment requirements that result from permanent disabilities. General damages are more subjective and comprise compensation for the victim's pain and discomfort resulting from an accident. This includes the cost of discomfort and pain in the past, as well as future suffering and pain dependent on the severit