What Kinds of Damages Apply to a Personal Injury Case?

When you have sustained an injury in an accident caused by a negligent party, you have the right to seek financial compensation. The legal term for the financial compensation payments in injury cases is “damages.”

Most injury victims are unaware of the value of their case. It is crucial to find an experienced attorney who can fight for all of the damages that you are owed.

In the following article, we will discuss the primary kinds of damages found in personal injury claims.

Common Kinds of Damages

The two primary types of personal injury damages are “economic” and “non-economic” damages. These are both categories of “compensatory” damages, which means that they are intended to compensate injury victims.

Economic Damages

This type of monetary recovery is meant to make injury victims financially whole. In other words, economic damages are intended to compensate the claimant for the direct monetary losses from their accident or injury.

Common types of economic damages include:

  • Current medical bills and expenses
  • Anticipated future medical care
  • Property damage
  • Lost wages and income from missed work
  • Related household expenses

An accomplished injury attorney will thoroughly investigate the circumstances of your case. They will find all the economic damages that you are owed and fight hard on your behalf.

Non-Economic Damages

Not every negative consequence from an accident or injury comes with a price tag. Oftentimes, the non-monetary losses are the most difficult for victims to handle.

For instance, suppose you sustained a back injury in a car accident and are now unable to sit comfortably. Perhaps you suffered a traumatic brain injury that resulted in long-term cognitive deficiencies.

Even though these negative outcomes are not monetary in nature, injury victims deserve to be compensated for them.

Typical examples of non-economic damages are:

  • Physical pain and suffering
  • Mental anguish, including stress, anxiety, and depression
  • Psychological trauma
  • The effects of disability
  • Embarrassment
  • Loss of consortium or companionship

The value of this type of loss is very difficult to calculate. That is why it is vital to hire a skilled personal injury lawyer. They will help you secure maximum damages in your personal injury case.

If you or someone you love has been hurt due to another party’s carelessness, do not hesitate. Contact the accomplished legal team at Harlan Law Firm.

We provide a free case consultation. Do not bear the financial burdens from your injuries alone. Let the team at Harlan Law Firm fight for the compensatory damages that are rightfully yours. We also serve Portland, OR!