In the context of a car accident claim, the damages that the victim suffered and which are eligible for compensation from the at-fault party are considered compensable. One of the first things a motorcycle accident lawyer will consider when deciding whether or not to handle a victim’s case is the extent and nature of the compensable damages. For instance, if the damage is minor and the victim will not require surgery and will not miss work nor suffer from scarring, it may not be advantageous for the victim to hire a motorcycle accident lawyer. The more compensable damages that the victim has suffered, the more important it is to make sure that they are not cheated out of the compensation they deserve. Here are some of the most common forms of compensable damages: