When it comes to what can be paid through successfully winning a personal injury lawsuit or receiving a settlement through the insurance company the first thing that comes to mind is being compensated for medical bills. This can range anything from the other party having to pay for hospital visits, necessary surgeries, physical therapy, etc. However, in addition to medical bills, there are other ways that a plaintiff can receive compensation. Services such as being compensated for lost wages, overall pain and suffering, property damage such as in the case of a damaged car, etc. Unfortunately, when dealing with insurance companies on your own, they will often try to pay as little as possible. Even if an initial offer sounds like adequate compensation, the reality is that following a personal injury there are often costs that aren’t factored in that go beyond medical bills. Working with a personal injury lawyer will ensure that you receive the right amount of compensation.