Under state law, a plaintiff may pursue compensatory damages that have both economic and noneconomic considerations. Economic damages refer to out-of-pocket expenses such as emergency hospital services, continual medical treatment, ongoing rehabilitation, and medication costs. Because the parent or guardian is likely the party that bears the burden of these financial losses, they generally can collect the damages awarded by the court.
Noneconomic losses account for psychological harm such as pain and suffering, disfigurement, and humiliation.  A Ponchatoula lawyer can help a plaintiff calculate and pursue the full amount of damages associated with their child injury claim.