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What kind of injuries can I be compensated for when I am injured?

  • By Matthew P. Stapleton
  • 21 Sep, 2018

What kind of injuries can I be compensated for when I am injured by another person's carelessness ?

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If you are injured due to another party’s negligence you have a right to recover the damages you suffered as result of their carelessness. Regardless if it is a car accident, motorcycle wreck, trucking accident, slip and fall, or animal attack you may be able to recover a variety of different damages. Many of our clients often ask what are considered “damages” and what “damages” can you be compensated for in a personal injury case. The following is a list of some of the most common types of damages an injury victim can recover:

MEDICAL EXPENSES: In a personal injury case victims typically have significant medical bills. You have a right to be compensated for the medical bills you have incurred as a result of the accident by the insurance company. Typically, you can receive compensation to cover bills from hospitals, doctors, physical therapists, chiropractors or any other medical providers you saw as a result of the accident.

PAIN AND SUFFERING: Victims didn’t ask to be injured. As such, victims have a right to be compensated for the injuries they suffer. The amount of money you can receive depends on how serious the injury. For example, a broken arm is normally more highly compensated than a small scratch on your finger.      

PROPERTY DAMAGE: Often times in an injury claim there is damage to the victim’s property. Think of a totaled car in a car accident or the repair costs of a trucking accident case. Additionally, property damages claims extends beyond vehicle damage. These damages can often extend to your personal belongs such as a cell phone being destroying in a motorcycle wreck. Victims have a right to be compensated for these losses.

LOST WAGES: It is no surprise that after a serious injury the doctors will put a victim off work while they recover from their injuries. A victim has a right to be compensated for any wages they would have received if the accident did not occur. This also includes additional wages such as overtime or bonuses.

If you or a loved one are the victim of another person's carelessness, consult the personal injury attorneys at Stapleton Law Offices. You have certain rights under the law that need to be protected so that you can get the compensation you deserve. There is never a fee on our personal injury cases unless we win and you receive compensation. If you have been involved in a dog bite or dog attack call our personal injury lawyers today at 304-529-1130 for a FREE appointment to discuss your case.  
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