Accident victims often steer clear of a lawsuit because they believe they have no case, or worse, that they actually have a case and no one will understand or compensate their loss. But the list of economic damages are not always obvious. Below is a list of economic damages that can be taken into account when we listen to prospective clients:
Medical Expenses: This could include expenses for past emergency room visits, hospitalization(s), emergency surgeries, any assistive devices and future appointments with a medical professional.
Future Medical Expenses: If a car accident victim can prove that they will need continued medical care as a result of the crash, they may be able to recover the cost of future medical expenses.
Lost Wages: Car accident victims who have been injured can seek compensation for lost wages from the time of injury to the conclusion of the lawsuit. Even if the victim was unemployed, he or she could receive compensation for lost wages if the attorney can prove that the accident limited his or her earning potential.
Loss of Earning Capacity: If you sustained injuries that prevent you from working, you may be able to receive compensation by proving that your earning capacity was negatively impacted by the incident. In this case, the jury will typically determine the amount the victim could have earned if the car accident had not occurred.
If you or someone you love has been the victim of a personal injury or a motor vehicle accident, please contact the law offices of Beers and Gordon P.A. for a free consultation. Our firm serves all of Seminole, Orange, Volusia, Lake, and Brevard counties, including Oviedo, Winter Springs, Altamonte Springs, Sanford, Longwood, Winter Park, Lake Mary, and Greater Orlando. Our attorneys have over 50 years of combined experience ready and willing to go the distance on your case.