The damages that can be recovered for a claim depend on the unique facts of each claim. Our lawyers will assess compensation amounts for your claim based on the medical evidence, information on how the accident happened, and the impact of the injuries on your life. For a personal injury claim, damages are divided into different categories, including: Medical and treatment costs, past and future loss of income, loss of valuable services, general damages for pain and suffering, and future cost of care. For some claims, such as sexual assault claims, it may also be possible to claim aggravated and punitive damages.
Generally, the most significant driver of damages is whether the injuries are permanent and substantially limit or impact your ability to do things. Usually, the more severe the limitations, the higher the award of damages.
At Melanson Law, we work with you from the moment we are retained to ensure that you get the assessments and treatments necessary to support your personal injury claim. At our initial meeting, we will discuss the types of damages that you may be entitled to based on the accident and your injuries. As your claim progresses, we will continue to talk with you about how different diagnoses or medical opinions may impact your damages. We will discuss the availability of any interim methods of recovery, for example, other benefits or advance payments for you.
Prior to resolving your claim, we will discuss our provisional assessment with you in detail and ensure that we have all the information necessary to pursue the full amount of compensation you are entitled to. We will ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the law related to your claim and what compensation you may be entitled to. This will allow you to make informed decisions on our advice for resolving your claim.