https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtYFFqZ1o3Y How Damages Are Calculated in a Personal Injury Compensation Claim A personal injury compensation claim is the first step to seek financial compensation after an accident. To get the money you deserve, you need to know how damages are calculated. The easiest way to calculate the amount you are entitled to is to add all the losses you have actually suffered. This includes medical special injuries, pain and suffering and general damages. Medical bills Medical bills are among the most important aspects of a claim for injuries. They help to establish the extent and impact of the injury suffered by the victim as well as revealing the amount they have spent or are planning to spend on treating them. They also can prove that the injury was caused either by a business or a person and that the person who suffered the injury could be entitled to compensation. Generally speaking, victims who have been injured can receive the actual dollar value of their medical expenses as part of their settlement for injuries. This includes co-pays and health insurance deductibles as well as pharmacy costs. In addition, injured claimants typically recover any future medical expenses that are anticipated as a result of their injuries. This is due to the fact that many injuries are permanent and require ongoing treatment. The exact formula for valuing medical bills differs from state to state and even within each jurisdiction. However experienced personal injury lawyers understand that it is unwise for adjusters or insurance companies to "nickel and dime" claimants down on their medical expense estimates. This could save the adjuster or insurer 10%, but can decrease the value of the settlement and also devalue other aspects of the claim, such as pain and suffering. An experienced injury attorney will fight against any attempts to diminish the value of the medical bill claim and will ensure that all costs for treatment are covered, including follow-up