When filing a personal injury claim, one of your first questions maybe how much money you can expect to receive. The value of a personal injury settlement will depend on the individual losses that you experienced. As a result, it can be difficult to estimate your potential award without consulting with a personal injury attorney.
Damages you may be able to claim will depend on the circumstances surrounding your injuries and the nature of the losses you have suffered. Injured parties are allowed to claim:
Economic damages: Computed on actual monetary losses suffered by the claimant, these include past and future medical bills, lost wages, rehabilitation costs, and any out-of-pocket expenses associated with the injury.
Noneconomic damages: These damages, which include pain and suffering, emotional distress, and mental anguish, are harder to value. Like many other states, Nevada places a cap on noneconomic damages in medical malpractice claims.
Punitive damages: In some cases, punitive damages may be awarded. These damages are intended to punish a defendant as outlined in the Nevada Revised Statutes.