The type of compensation you can get will depend on the type and severity of your injury. If you successfully prove your claim, you can potentially get compensation for your economic damages as well as non-economic damages, depending on the facts of your case and the losses that you have suffered.
Economic damages are tangible damages that can easily be quantified. They may include medical expenses, lost wages, out-of-pocket expenses, and lost earning capacity.
Non-economic damages are intangible damages that are often subjectively determined. They may include pain and suffering, emotional distress, embarrassment and humiliation, disfigurement, loss of life’s pleasures, and loss of companionship or consortium.
It is important to get an accurate determination of the value of your losses because once a claim is settled, it will not be revisited. This is why it is important to work with a lawyer who has the experience and resources to determine a fair and accurate value of your losses, and navigate the legal processes to get your compensation.