https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWdOWDgYXXs What Is a Personal Injury Claim? A personal injury lawsuit involves the victim suffering physical or emotional harm due to another's negligence. The victim could be entitled to compensation for medical bills as well as pain, suffering and lost wages. Other expenses might include travel expenses to appointments and home modifications as well as the cost of care for permanent disabilities or impairments. Some victims might also claim special damages for mental pain. Damages A personal injury claim seeks compensation for the losses suffered by an injured person because of the negligence of another individual. Victims can be compensated for both economic and non-economic losses. The amount of compensation awarded will depend on the severity and type of injuries suffered. Compensation may include expenses such as medical care and loss of earnings and could also include the cost of pain and suffering, physical impairment, as well as emotional distress. Punitive damages are possible in the event of extreme negligence. The types of compensation in a personal injury case are classified into two categories: special and general damages. Financial losses and expenses are referred to as special damages and are typically quantifiable in real dollars. Keep meticulous records and receipts of any losses or expenses can help to maximize the amount of money that is reimbursed by special damages. Future damages aren't always easy to estimate, as they are dependent on the severity of the injury and its expected long-term effects. Our attorneys can collaborate with medical professionals to determine the estimated costs of ongoing treatment, the additional costs for transport to and from appointments and any modifications or equipment requirements that result from permanent disabilities. General damages are more subjective and include compensation for the victim's discomfort and pain that result from an accident. This includes the cost of discom