When you have been injured due to someone else's carelessness, the financial and emotional consequences can be life-changing. Personal injury law gives you the right to seek compensation for your damages, but how much should you pursue? Many people accept the first offer from the insurance company, unaware they might qualify for additional types of compensation.

3 Damages Typically Received in Personal Injury Cases

Lost Wages

Whether you need a few days off work to recover or have to change professions due to your injuries, the insurance company should compensate you for lost income. Keep careful tabs on time you've taken off work, even for doctor, attorney, and therapist appointments.

Medical Expenses

While you might have to live with the pain and scars that result from your accident, you shouldn't have to bear the cost of treatment. Your personal injury settlement should cover the expenses for all medical procedures you have received and future care you might need. In cases involving long-term disability or severe injuries, calculating a fair settlement for medical expenses usually requires the expertise of a skilled personal injury attorney.

Noneconomic Damages

In some situations, the court might award compensation for noneconomic damages like the pain and suffering you experienced as a result of the accident. Your attorney also can demand additional funds if you've suffered permanent scarring or any other outcome that changes your life for the worse. Personal injury lawyers recommend keeping detailed accounts of your everyday life after the accident, noting any situation in which you were unable to participate in activities you once enjoyed or take advantage of new opportunities.

No amount of money can restore the life you had before an accident. However, an excellent lawyer will ease your financial worries so you can focus on beginning anew. 

Since 1993, the Law Offices of Frank E. Turney, P.A. in Catonsville, MD, has represented accident victims throughout the Baltimore area, providing valuable legal insight and personalized guidance. Visit their website to learn more about their personal injury services and go on Facebook to read reviews from past clients. If you've been injured in an accident and would like to speak with an attorney, call (410) 788-­8830 to schedule a consultation.