Various types of damages are compensated on a quantifiable basis. Following are some of the compensatory damages that are awarded to the plaintiff in a car accident in Casselberry:
- Medical Expenses: Your visits to the doctor, stay at hospitals, MRIs, E-rays, CT scans, surgeries, etc.
- Future Medical Care Bills: Some injuries impact physically for a lifetime so you might need physical therapy, medications, surgeries, etc.
- Lost Wages: When you are not able to go back to work for a brief time period after your car accident, it may impact your pay, so they are also totaled.
- Loss of Earning Capacity: If the injuries have caused a permanent impairment either physically or psychologically, and you are not able to work anymore.
- Cancellations: If you had planned a vacation, etc. before your accident, the tickets, airfare, bookings, etc. would all be compensated.
- Property Loss or Damage: If your car was damaged partially or totally or if you sustained damage to another personal belonging, that would all be counted.
- Pain and Suffering: Your ongoing pain, discomfort, etc.
- Emotional Distress: Sleep loss, anxiety, fear, grief, etc.
- Loss of Enjoyment of Life: If the accident is preventing you from participating in daily life activities, hobbies, etc.
- Loss of Consortium: Your partner, spouse, etc. if you have difficulty in continuing your relationship with them anymore due to the accident.
- Punitive Damages: These are rarely awarded when the plaintiff proves that the accident was caused by the negligence or intentional misconduct of the defendant.
- Wrongful Death: Untimely and unexpected death of your family member or a plaintiff is also compensated.
