{"id":23375,"date":"2018-01-07T11:11:09","date_gmt":"2018-01-07T11:11:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/filkowlaw.com\/?p=23375"},"modified":"2023-06-07T18:43:30","modified_gmt":"2023-06-07T18:43:30","slug":"personal-injury-damages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/filkowlaw.com\/personal-injury-damages\/","title":{"rendered":"Personal Injury Damages"},"content":{"rendered":"

I got injured in an accident. What’s my claim worth?<\/p>\n

The answer depends on two things: fault and damages. If you can prove the
\nother person caused the accident, then you will be entitled to damages. But
\nhow much?<\/p>\n

Again, it depends. There are different types of damages that may comprise a
\npersonal injury claim. Some are valued quantitatively: i.e., on the
\napproximate monetary value of the loss (such as the income you couldn’t earn
\nas a result of your inability to work post-accident). Others are valued by
\nqualitative factors and what courts in previous cases have awarded in
\nsimilar circumstances. Here’s a summary of some common types of damages.<\/p>\n

Wage loss. If the accident causes you to be unable to work for some time,
\nand thus suffer a loss of income, then you can claim for your net wage loss.
\nYou can also claim for future wage loss if you can prove that your
\naccident-related injuries might harm your ability to earn income down the
\nroad.<\/p>\n

Lost housekeeping capacity and in-trust claims. You may have a claim if
\nyour accident-related injuries prevent you from taking care of household
\nchores (such as doing laundry or shopping for groceries), or if someone has
\nto take special care of you because your injuries prevent you from caring
\nfor yourself.<\/p>\n

Special damages. These are any out-of-pocket expenses you incur as a result
\nof the accident or your injuries from it. Examples include taxi fare from
\nhaving to take a cab home from the accident scene, user fees for medical
\ntreatment, or bus tickets because the accident prevented you from driving
\nyourself around town.<\/p>\n

Future cost of care. If your injuries are going to require you to seek
\nspecific medical care or treatment into the future, then you can claim for
\nit.<\/p>\n

General damages. Also known as “non-pecuniary damages,” this is the most
\ncommon basis for getting paid in a personal injury claim. This is money
\nintended to compensate you for your pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment
\nof life. There is no mathematical basis for calculating this number. Every
\ncase is different, and valuing the measure of general damages requires an
\nanalysis of many factors, including your age, the severity and duration of
\nyour injuries (both physical and mental), and whether the accident causes
\nany disability. Your previous lifestyle is also relevant: if your injuries
\nimpair your ability to enjoy recreational or social activities, or your
\npersonal relationships with friends, family, or significant others, then
\nthat will inform your general damages claim.<\/p>\n

Note that damages can be hard to assess. When fighting over damages at
\ntrial, the plaintiff’s lawyer argues why his or her client should be
\nentitled to the highest possible amount of damages, while the defendant’s
\nlawyer argues why the plaintiff should only get a fraction of that amount.
\nThe defence may also argue why some damages shouldn’t be awarded at all.
\nThe court then decides what to award.<\/p>\n

If you negotiate with ICBC<\/a>, expect them to pay you something for your
\nlosses. But don’t expect the adjusters to assess the damages with your best
\ninterests in mind. It’s not their job.<\/p>\n

For advice on what heads of damages you might be entitled to after an
\naccident, call Filkow Law<\/a> for an initial consultation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I got injured in an accident. What’s my claim worth? The answer depends on two things: fault and damages. If you can prove the other person caused the accident, then you will be entitled to damages. But how much? Again, it depends. There are different types of damages that may comprise a personal injury claim. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":23982,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,24],"tags":[82],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nPersonal Injury Damages | What is my Claim Worth?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you were injured in an accident your personal injury damages will depend on fault and damages. Call us for help. 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