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A personal injury can leave you frightened, desperate, and caught in the throes of extreme hardship. You deserve to have all the resources and support you need to focus on your health and recovery. One way to get what you require is by pursuing damages in a lawsuit; below are three common types.

Common Damages in Personal Injury Cases

1. Costs of Medical Care

The costs associated with a victim's medical care is usually the focus of a personal injury case. Insurers don't always cover the full extent of these expenses, and even when they do, out-of-pocket responsibilities can still exceed what the average person can afford. If you've been hurt in an accident for which someone else is legally liable, you can pursue reimbursement or payment for all medical costs stemming from the damages and follow-up care.

2. Lost Wages

personal injuryA serious personal injury often demands a significant period of recovery. Many will have to take time off work. If you have a lot of PTO days and an understanding employer, this may not be an issue. For others, however, the loss of salary is debilitating to their welfare. In this case, you can include lost wages as part of the damages, and the liable party would be responsible for paying you the funds you missed while out of work.

3. Pain & Suffering

Pain and suffering sometimes fall into a legal gray area, but in personal injury cases, emotional distress is pretty common. If you've experienced a life-limiting injury, you have been through a fair amount of physical pain and stress. And you deserve to be compensated for this discomfort and the impact it has had on your life.

 

If you are the victim of a personal injury, let the attorneys at Coyne, Cundiff & Hillemann, PC, help you find the legal solutions you need to secure the compensation you deserve. Serving the Lake St. Louis, MO, area, they also offer representation in criminal defense, DUI, and family law cases. Call (636) 561-5599 or reach out online to schedule a free consultation with a talented and caring lawyer today.

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