If you’ve been seriously injured in a car accident that was caused by another driver’s negligence, you can seek compensation for your losses in a range of important categories, and obtaining a fair settlement or court award can play a critical role in your overall recovery. If this is the difficult situation you find yourself in, you need an experienced Enola car accident lawyer on your side.
Basic Categories of Compensation
In a car accident claim against an at-fault driver, you can pursue compensation in each of the following categories:
- Property damage
- Medical costs
- Lost income
- Pain and suffering
Let’s take a closer look at each.
Property Damage
In virtually every car accident, the physical impact of the crash leads to property damage to one or both vehicles. In your car accident claim, you can seek compensation for the property damage to your car and any contents that were also damaged in the course of the accident.
Medical Costs
If you were seriously injured in a car accident that was caused by another driver’s carelessness, the medical expenses you face can be extremely high, and they’re likely to also be ongoing. Settling your car accident claim before you’ve accurately assessed the full scope of your medical needs can deprive you of the compensation that you deserve.
Lost Income
While you’re focusing on recovering from your physical injuries, you’re likely to be off the job and experience a decrease in earnings as a result. If your career is affected, the financial effects can be that much more serious, and there can also be an emotional component – based on the significance we often attach to our careers.
Pain and Suffering
Being seriously injured in a car accident that was caused by someone else is a terrifying experience, which can cause as much emotional pain and suffering as it does physical pain and suffering. Many car accident victims experience symptoms that aren’t dissimilar from those caused by PTSD, including:
- Severe mood swings
- Sleep disturbances
- Increased anxiety
- Depression
- Frightening flashbacks of the violent car accident
- Fear of getting back behind the wheel
- Difficulty focusing
- Memory challenges
- The tendency to self-isolate or to push others away
A painful side effect of this emotional pain and suffering is that it can limit the victim’s access to support from family members and friends just when it’s needed most. All told, your physical and emotional pain and suffering can overshadow your other categories of loss combined.
An Experienced Enola Car Accident Attorney Is in Your Corner
The savvy Enola car accident attorneys at Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe take great pride in the impressive reputation we’ve earned for fiercely defending our clients’ rights, and we have the experience and legal skills to also help you. Your future is too important to leave to chance, so please don’t delay contacting us online or call 717-789-7859 to learn more about what we can do to help you today.