There are two types of damages: -Economic losses, such as medical bills, lost wages, and property damage -Non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering Non-economic damages are more complicated to calculate and win, as they’re meant to compensate you for a reduced quality of life as a result of the accident.  There’s no standard amount that you can get for auto accident injuries. The type and amount of compensation you can get in a personal injury case depends on a variety of factors. These include, among others: -the severity of your injuries -how long it took you to recover -past and future medical expenses, including emergency medical treatment and rehabilitative care -past and future lost wages -the degree to which to you were at fault in the accident -insurance policy limits -available evidence  A New York personal injury lawyer will help you evaluate the evidence and engage the right experts to determine the right amount of compensation to pursue.