After a preventable car accident, victims are entitled to recover the following types of compensation from the party responsible:
Medical bills: emergency visits, hospital stays, physical therapy, outpatient procedures, prescription medications, in-home medical care, rehabilitation costs, etc.
Vehicle and other property repair or replacement
Costs for a rental car
Lost wages from missed work
Diminished earning capacity (if you are no longer able to work at the same level as before the accident)
Pain and suffering, emotional distress
Punitive damages may also be available, but only in cases involving an at-fault party that acted with an extreme disregard for the safety of others.