Injuries and Compensation
In general, a person who is injured in a car accident can be compensated for the actual costs of their medical expenses, property damage, economic damages (such as loss of income), as well as physical and emotional pain and suffering. Lawsuits involving motor vehicles accidents can be very complex. In order to obtain the proper amount of compensation to which you are entitled, you should speak with a personal injury attorney who is experienced in motor vehicle accidents and compensation.
A. Damages
In all negligence cases, including car accidents, the injured person may be compensated for the costs of past and future medical and rehabilitative services, past and future physical and mental pain and suffering, past lost income and loss of future earnings capacity, permanent injury and permanent scarring or disfigurement. If an injured party had a previous condition or injury and that condition or injury is made worse by a motor vehicle crash, the injured party may obtain compensation for the exacerbation of the previous condition or injury
B. Damages for Family Members
An injured parties spouse may also be entitled to compensation due to the harm caused to the marital relationship, known as "loss of consortium". Loss of consortium refers to any harm to the martial relationship that was caused by the accident. This harm may include loss of the spouse's society, companionship, reassurance, affection, consolation, moral support, sexual relationship, ability to have children, as well as the spouse's physical assistance in operation and maintenance of a home.
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