There are three types of damages for which a car accident victim may seek compensation from the other driver or some other liable party:
General Damages: Non-economic damages, including pain and suffering, emotional distress, grief, etc.
Special Damages: These economic damages include medical expenses for medical treatment, costs of copies of medical records, public and private property repair costs, including vehicle damage
Punitive Damages: An at-fault private person or a company sometimes pays exemplary damages for egregious behavior. The insurance company is barred under the insurance code from paying these damages. Be careful when seeking financial compensation to punish the other party for the maximum amount if there is no money.
Our lead personal injury attorney will make our best efforts to get you indemnified for your injury claims from an automobile insurance policy first. The goal is to protect and maximize your legal rights to compensation with a settlement offer. This means placing you in a position as good as or better than the one you were in before your newfound discomfort and disability with the drivers of the other vehicle involved.