Categories of Potential Compensation
Depending upon the facts of the case, the potential routes for compensation can vary. All cases will allow plaintiffs to demand compensation for direct medical costs. This includes an ambulance trip, emergency room visit, chiropractor appointments, and any medications needed to make a full recovery. In addition to this, we need to look at the details of how the plaintiff was affected by the accident. Did they lose time at work because of the incident? Are they now having nightmares because of what happened? How is the plaintiff’s family life doing after the injury? When considering the answers to these questions, a skilled attorney can identify a number of additional damages that a plaintiff may claim. These include:
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Lost wages
- Loss of consortium
- Loss of your physical contributions at work or home