What You Are Entitled to as a Victim of a Car Accident?

12|2022

Medical expenses

If you are the victim of a car accident and suffer injuries, the at-fault party’s insurance company owes you for your medical expenses. It is important to seek immediate medical attention if you are hurt.

You must be thorough when describing your injuries to medical providers. The insurance companies use lack of medical documentation to deny claims.

You must see good medical professionals who properly document your injuries and who will recommend the medical care that you need.

You must go to your recommended appointments and follow the instructions given to you by the medical providers. Failure to go to appointments will negatively impact your case.

Pain and suffering, inconvenience and loss of enjoyment of life

These damages are generally referred to as “non-economic” damages. You are injured and oftentimes out of work. You are in constant pain and have difficulty sleeping. This is difficult and stressful. You are entitled to compensation.

Impairment

If you are the victim of a car accident, you are also entitled to damages for impairment to your life. Whether you physically limited by a back injury, shoulder injury, brain injury etc. this will impair your life either in the short term or long term. You are entitled to compensation for the impairment to your life.