If you sustained injuries in a car accident that resulted from mechanical defects on another vehicle, you might be eligible to pursue and recover various monetary damages, either from your own insurance company or from the at-fault driver’s insurer, depending upon the circumstances. A knowledgeable lawyer will do everything possible to help you maximize your monetary compensation and become whole again, to the greatest extent possible, after your accident. The damages you may recover in your case will depend upon various factors, including the extent of your property damage, the physical injuries you sustained, the circumstances surrounding your accident, and the cost of your medical treatment. Accident victims may be eligible to recover monetary damages for all of the following: Related medical expenses, including the cost of hospital visits, doctor appointments, surgical procedures, and physical therapy sessions Lost earnings if you had to miss time from work to attend your medical appointments. Loss of earning capacity if you had to switch jobs and take a pay cut due to the injuries you sustained in your accident. Past and future inconvenience, pain, and suffering, stemming from your accident-related injuries. Mental anguish and emotional distress, such as if you suffered post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to the trauma from your accident Loss of life enjoyment if your quality of life significantly decreased due to the injuries you suffered in your accident. Loss of the ability to use a body part, such as from a full or partial paralysis injury Permanent disfigurement or disability if a medical provider determines—to a reasonable degree of medical certainty—that you suffered an injury that is unlikely to heal over time. Loss of spousal companionship and consortium if your injuries limit your ability to have sexual relations with a spouse. Many of these damages are difficult to calculate, and insurance companies will undervalue your intangible losses. Have a lawyer advocating for the full damages you deserve.