As the most common type of legal claim, personal injury lawsuits may cover a variety of cases. Most are filed due to car accidents, workplace accidents, medical malpractice, and product or premises liability. Regardless of the case, they all tend to include similar damages, some of which are particularly common. 

Most Frequent Damages in Personal Injury Claims 

1. Medical Bills 

People who suffer from preventable accidents while driving, working, or even by a doctor, will need medical attention to correct or mitigate their injuries. Depending on the seriousness of their condition, their medical bills may consequently skyrocket. In a personal injury claim, the victim may request compensation from the party responsible for the accident to help cover the cost of recovery. 

2. Lost Wages 

A severe personal injury may temporarily compromise the victim’s ability to work, leading to missed opportunities to make money. Since this usually results in financial difficulties, the victim may also demand compensation from the responsible party. The compensation is estimated by the amount of money they might have made if they had been able to work instead of recovering from their injury. 

3. Loss of Earning Capacity 

Some injuries are so physically or mentally traumatizing that the victim may be unable to fully recover, which may, in turn, limit their job opportunities. In such cases, they may include their loss of earning capacity as a damage to be covered. The responsible party would need to pay them for both past and future wages that they would have earned if the accident had never occurred. 

4. Pain and Suffering 

Whether the victim of a preventable accident receives expensive medical bills or becomes unable to work temporarily or permanently, they may still experience deep pain and suffering. It could be physical, mental, or emotional, and so strong that it interferes with their capacity to cope with day-to-day life. Sometimes, the injuries are permanent or leave marks expected to cause suffering for the rest of the victim’s life. Although it’s difficult to quantify this damage, since it relies on subjective interpretation, pain and suffering often calls for several thousands of dollars in compensation. 

Whatever damage claims you need to make, you can get help with your injury claim with Goddard & Hammontree, LLC in Dalton, GA. Their attornies are committed to providing thorough, personalized, and compassionate service and legal advice for every case. They also specialize in related areas, including social security disability and automobile accidents. To set up a consultation, call them today at (706) 278-0464 or message them online.