What damages can I recover in a Personal Injury claim in NC?
When you experience a personal injury at the fault of another party, it can be life-altering. You might be faced with exorbitant medical bills, loss of income, and damage to your vehicle. In addition, if you experience disability as a result of your injury, you may soon realize that your loss of income will last much longer than just a few days or a few weeks. If you experienced any trauma as a result of your injury, you may need ongoing therapy or even inpatient services. If you lost your job, which is common following a serious injury, you may have lost access to benefits like health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, short-term disability, retirement savings, and more. In this blog post, we'll help you understand which damages you may be able to recover in North Carolina.
Damages In Personal Injury Cases
Damages vary greatly from one situation to another and will depend on the unique circumstances surrounding your personal injury. Some of the most common damages awarded to injured parties include:
- lost wages
- loss of wages in the future, if you are unable to return to work
- medical bills you've incurred as a result of the injury or accident
- the estimated cost of future medical bills
- household expenses associated with your injury, such as modifications to the home to make it handicapped accessible
- loss of companionship
- mental anguish
- pain and suffering
- wrongful death, which can include compensation for funeral costs, burial expenses, medical care rendered before death, the emotional distress of loved ones, lost wages, and more
In some cases, additional categories of compensation like property damage repairs and punitive damages may also apply. Punitive damages are extended with the intent of punishing the defendant for particularly egregious behavior (and may be used to set an example and deter others from engaging in similar behavior in the future). The exact damages that may apply in your case will depend on the specific details of your situation.
Personal Injury Settlement Breakdown
Common personal injury cases include workplace accidents, motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, premises liability, and product liability. If you suffered a personal injury and you think somebody else may have been at fault, you might be eligible for compensation that can assist you in recouping the expenses you've incurred as a result of your injury. If your loved one was injured or killed as a result of any of the above, you - as their next of kin - may be eligible for compensation. The only way to know for sure is to reach out to a personal injury attorney to explore the possibility of filing a bodily injury claim.
Contact Wallace and Graham, P.A.
Are you struggling to make ends meet after a personal injury or did you lose a loved one due to an injury or accident? The compassionate, competent team at Wallace & Graham will chat with you live online to start the conversation about getting the compensation you need to start putting your life back together. Visit us online today to take the first step; we can help you determine if you have a chance at winning damages in your case.
