If a someone sustains an injury or suffers some loss because of another’s reckless actions, they are generally entitled to receive compensation for their damages. These can include their medical expenses, lost wages, disability, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life.
When a court is determining the amount of damages an individual should receive, they try to return an injured party to the position they would have been in had the accident never occurred. This means that the court will not only look at damages that have already taken place, but will also look forward to allow someone to recover compensation for one’s future medical expenses, impaired earning capacity, and how a disability would impact their entire life.