Although compensation always depends on the specific circumstances of the case, pediatric personal injury claims can result in very large damages awards because there is potential for all areas of your child’s life to be impacted permanently. In very serious cases, the child might never work, for example. Damages for pain and suffering (called “general damages”) are only one aspect of your child’s overall claim. Since there is no accurate way to put a monetary value to your losses from pain and suffering, our courts have set a cap on the amount a plaintiff can recover. For the most serious injuries, the cap is approximately $390,000 currently. Compared to American lawsuits, where there is no similar cap, this sounds like a small award. However, there are other potential areas of significant compensation, including: Future loss of income or earning potential Future cost of care. Damages under these headings have no cap and are determined through expert analysis. They can total millions of dollars, depending on the specific life circumstances of the victim. At Campisi LLP, we have extensive experience determining appropriate ranges of damages for our clients. We engage leading economists, vocational and other experts to ensure we accurately calculate our clients’ needs, to make the best case to meet your child’s needs, now and in the future. You might also be entitled to recover: Economic losses incurred by family members Cost of future attendant care Cost of caregiving Loss of shared family income Out of pocket expenses and more. Additionally, you can recover medical expenses, including rehabilitation including: Costs of adapting/modifying homes and vehicles Psychological and vocational counseling Loss of care, guidance and companionship suffered by immediate family members Out of pocket expenses and more. We will review your case for free and take the time to ensure you understand every detail of your child’s lawsuit. Rest assured that you will not pay us anything until the case is won or settled. In many serious personal injury claims, it can be challenging to identify sufficient insurance coverage to fully compensate an injury victim. We have this significant expertise in this area, and have presented at legal conferences on how to access all available sources of compensation for our clients, including: Umbrella policies and reinsurance (e.g.: commercial landlord or tavern liability claims), Insurance brokers (e.g.; negligent representation to a defendant regarding coverage), Property owners (failure to maintain property safe for use), School boards (e.g.: negligent supervision) Municipalities (e.g: construction hazards, substandard road maintenance).