In Florida, car accident claims involve losses you experience because of a car crash, and the state has specific rules that affect the damages you can seek. Here’s a breakdown of the damages you can pursue in a car accident claim in Florida: Economic damages have a clear dollar value. Medical expenses: The cost of medical treatment, like hospital bills, doctor’s fees, surgery expenses, prescription medications, physical therapy, and future healthcare services. Property damage: Covers repairs or replacements for your damaged vehicle and personal property. Lost income: Compensation for income you’ve lost due to the accident, including future earnings if your injuries affect your ability to work. Home modifications: Expenses for modifying your home to accommodate your condition, such as adding wheelchair ramps or renovating bathrooms. Non-economic damages affect your life but don’t have an objective monetary value. Pain and suffering: Compensation for the physical and emotional distress you experienced because of the accident. Emotional distress: Emotional trauma includes anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Loss of enjoyment of life: When injuries affect your ability to enjoy activities or hobbies you used to love. Loss of consortium: Addresses the impact of the accident on your relationship with your spouse or family members, both emotionally and physically. Disfigurement and scarring: Compensation for visible scars or disfigurement resulting from the accident or related medical procedures.