When you experience harm because of recklessness, negligence, or intentional actions of a person or entity, you could be entitled to financial compensation to cover your losses. This money is called “damages.” Here are a few types of damages for which you could file a claim in a personal injury lawsuit.

3 Types of Personal Injury Claims

1. Loss of Earnings

You are entitled to a reimbursement if the injury caused you to miss work. It doesn’t matter whether your absence was filed under sick leave or vacation leave and didn’t cause you to lose income. The fact you could have used those leaves in other instances is reason enough. This right applies whether you are a full-time or part-time employee, regular or occasional employee, or self-employed.

2. Medical Expenses

You can file a personal injury claim for medical expenses paid while undergoing treatment. This can cover hospital bills, physical therapy bills, surgery costs, laboratory fees, pain management treatment, and medication costs. This claim could also cover future medical expenses, such as a scheduled series of surgeries.

3. Loss of Consortium

If an injury causes you to lose the capacity to provide your spouse or family with the same companionship, love, and affection as before getting hurt, file a claim for loss of consortium. This claim is usually awarded in cases of severe injuries, such as paralysis or amputation. If an accident is fatal, a spouse or a family member may also file.

If you’re looking to file a personal injury lawsuit, the Law Offices of Larry J. Keller can help you. Clients across Waterloo, IL, turn to Larry J. Keller — and the firm’s 30 years of experience — for cases related to family law, workers’ compensation, estate planning, and any other situation where they need their rights protected. Schedule an appointment by calling (618) 939-8999 or visiting the website.