Personal Injury

After an accident that has caused serious injuries, it takes time to understand the true costs and losses you will suffer. This is another reason to be wary of quick personal injury settlement offers: They cannot be based on the true value of your losses.

As our attorneys develop your claim, we will take into account the costs of:

•  Medical bills. All of your current medical expenses should be paid, including fees for emergency response, surgery, hospitalization, medication, doctor visits, physical therapy, psychological counseling for trauma, etc.
• Future medical expenses. Costs for anticipated medical treatment and related needs must also be paid. This may include deferred treatment, such as reconstructive surgery; assistive devices, such as wheelchairs or prosthetics; recurring needs, such as medication or therapy; or anticipated needs, such as long-term residential care for someone with a degenerative injury.
• Lost wages. Includes all unrealized income for time lost from work during recovery from an injury, including time off work for doctor’s appointments, physical therapy, etc.
• Loss of future income. This is the expected loss of unrealized earnings if an injury causes a decrease in earning capacity. A proper calculation takes into account lost wages, as well as the value of fringe benefits and anticipated pay increases due to promotions or other career advancements that are not realized due to injury.
• Pain and suffering. By law, you may also seek compensation for the physical pain, stress, emotional turmoil, lifestyle disruption and loss of enjoyment of life you have suffered due to the accident and your injuries.
• Property loss or damage. This is anything you own that was damaged in the accident, particularly the cost to repair or replace a motor vehicle after a motor vehicle accident.