* Pain and suffering. No matter who you are, if you endure physical pain and suffering due to a manufacturing company cutting corners or concealing dangers from the public, you may have a right to seek compensation for that pain.
* Medical expenses. If the injuries resulted in expensive and necessary medical care, you can claim reimbursement for these expenses, as well as the reasonably anticipated value of future medical care and treatment. In many cases, this may include home healthcare, rehabilitation, adaptive equipment, prosthetics, and so forth.
* Adaptive housing improvements. If the injured person has been rendered disabled by the injury, then adaptations may be needed for the house and for an accessible vehicle.
* Lost income. When serious injuries result in temporary or permanent loss of work, lost wages may be claimed. If the injury is permanent and will likely prevent the victim from ever holding a full-time job again, additional compensation may be sought for future lost income.
* Emotional distress. A serious injury can cause a wide range of emotional effects on a person. It can lead to fear, anxiety, and severe depression, as well as a withdrawal from social activities. It can impact the person’s relationships and even reduce or eliminate intimacy with a partner. All of these are serious changes to a person’s mental and physical health which may be deserving of compensation.
* Wrongful death compensation. In situations where the defective product or device killed someone, the surviving family members may have additional forms of compensation available. For instance, a surviving spouse, child, or parent may claim money for lost financial and emotional support, loss of companionship, loss of intimacy, and emotional distress that comes with losing a close relative. Likewise, compensation can be sought for final expenses, burial and funeral costs, and final medical bills.