You can usually recover two kinds of damages in the event of an accident caused by a drunk driver. Economic and non-economic damages can be compensated when you file a claim.
Economic Damages
The term "economic damages" refers to monetary losses. Calculations are usually based on financial documents such as receipts and bills. In order to establish your claim, you must maintain all records of your expenditures after the accident.
Non-Economic Damages
There is no fixed monetary value for non-economic damages. Rather, they are assessed according to their severity. In this case, you may be entitled to more compensation if your non-economic damages are severe.
An agreed-upon amount is usually paid by the insurance company when negotiations settle out of court. A jury may, however, award non-economic damages to the plaintiff if the case proceeds to trial. In the settlement process, our lawyers make sure every damage suffered is taken into account.