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When you’re harmed as a result of another individual’s negligence, you can hire a lawyer and file a personal injury lawsuit. The purpose of this claim is to collect compensation for damages sustained as a result of the accident. While the damages you seek will depend on the specifics of your case, here are the categories that are commonly awarded.

Damages Commonly Awarded in Personal Injury Claims 

1. Medical Expenses 

This type of claim is the most common, in large part because it’s very easy to prove. Hospital bills, doctor visits, and other medical records are typically all you need to show that your injury resulted in expenses for which you deserve to be reimbursed. 

2. Lost Income

Ohio personal injuryThere are two ways to seek damages for lost income in a personal injury case. The first is to cite lost wages due to the work you had to miss while recovering from your injury. The second is to seek compensation for loss of future earnings due to diminished work capacity—if you were a construction worker and the incident left you unable to lift heavy weights, for example.

3. General Compensatory Damages

These types of damages are meant to compensate victims for reparations that don’t have a specific monetary value. They include pain and suffering, mental anguish, emotional distress, loss of consortium or companionship, and lost opportunity for the future enjoyment of life. Because they’re more abstract, they’re generally harder to prove.

4. Punitive Damages

While the vast majority of personal injury claims don’t warrant punitive damages, there are some cases in which a claimant may be entitled to them. If a defendant is believed to have caused harm with malice, willful misconduct, or a conscious disregard for the rights and safety of the victim, a judge or jury may order a punitive award on top of any other compensatory damages.  

 

If you’ve been hurt due to someone else’s negligence, contact Gregory S. Young Co., L.P.A. With 13 offices, this firm has provided expert legal services to clients throughout Ohio and Kentucky for more than 50 years. They handle all types of personal injury cases, including dog bite injuries, slip-and-fall accidents, car wrecks, medical malpractice, and more. Visit their website to learn about the firm and call (513) 721-1077 to set up a consultation today.

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