Expanding The Measure Of Damages In Your Personal Injury Claim
Damages in Personal Injury Cases
So you have suffered personal injury as a result of another person, persons or entities fault. What is your measure of damages? Stated differently, what are the specific elements of damage for which I may be entitled to receive compensation?
The following damage elements should be considered when assessing damages in your personal injury claim:
1. Past Medical Expenses Incurred.
2. Lost Wages / Salary / Income.
3. Diminished Earning Capacity.
4. Temporary + Permanent physical injuries including aggravation of pre-existing conditions.
5. Disability.
6. Disfigurement.
7. Future Medical Expenses.
8. Future Pain and Suffering.
9. Loss of Society (death and dram shop cases).
10. Grief and Sorrow (death cases).