https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4nJcy_ekMI How Damages Are Calculated in a Personal Injury Compensation Claim Personal injury compensation is the first step in obtaining financial compensation following an accident. In order to get the money you are entitled to, you have to know how damages are calculated. The most efficient method of calculating a demand is to add the total of your losses. This includes medical special injuries, pain and suffering and general damages. Medical bills Medical bills are an essential aspect of any injury claim. They can help establish the severity of the victim's injury, as well as how much money they've spent on treatment. They can also establish that the injury was caused by a third party or a business and that the victim could be entitled to compensation. Generally, injured victims can receive the actual value of their medical expenses as part of their injury settlement. This includes the cost of co-pays and health insurance deductibles, prescription costs, and much more. Injured claimants may also be able to claim future medical costs that they expect due to their injuries. This is because many injuries result in permanent effects that require ongoing treatment. The exact formula used to value medical bills is different between states, and even within a single jurisdiction. However, experienced personal injury attorneys understand that it is unwise for insurance adjusters or adjusters to "nickel and dime" claimants on their medical expenses valuations. This can cost the adjuster or insurer 10 percent, but it can drastically reduce the value of a settlement. It can also devalue other components of a claim for injury, such as pain and suffering. A seasoned injury lawyer will fight against any attempts to diminish the value of the medical bill claim and will ensure that all charges for treatment are covered including follow-up treatment, equipment and medications, and any other associated expenses. This could include transportation to