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A settlement agreement is a contract between the plaintiff and defendant to settle the matter outside of court. It can be a fast and efficient way to get compensation.
Contrary to special damages that can be easily calculated the non-economic damages can be more difficult to quantify in a specific dollar amount. This includes things like discomfort and pain.
Medical expenses
Based on the severity of an injury, medical costs could be a significant portion of the settlement. This could include doctor's visits or medications, surgeries and other procedures. The majority of these costs are not covered by health insurance and can be quite costly. In addition, in many cases there are ancillary costs arising to the injuries, including home healthcare adaptive devices, transportation to medical appointments, and so on.
Medical bills are usually paid by a private health insurance provider, the government's Medicare or Medicaid, or your PIP coverage. If you receive a settlement that has outstanding medical balances that are not paid, these will need to be satisfied from the settlement money. Your attorney can negotiate with billing companies in order to reduce the amounts.
Your attorney can also determine the proper amount to cover any other losses that aren't medically related. This includes loss of future earnings or pain and suffering as well as other non-economic damages. Your attorney will need to provide expert testimony and documentation of these other damages in order to establish a valid claim.
Lost wages
In addition to the compensation for medical costs, injured victims may also be entitled to lost wages. These damages are calculated by the amount of time that the victim was absent from work due to injuries. A personal injury lawyer can help their clients collect lost wages in a personal injury claim.
It is possible to be unable to perform a significant amount of work if you sustain a severe brain injury, a spinal cord injury, or both. You will have to prove that your accident caused you to be absent from work. It is essential to include all income sources in proving your lost wages. This includes regular wage overtime, bonuses, and commissions. You could also include vacation days or sick days.
If your doctor has determined that you are able to return to work within specific work restrictions, your employer must comply with these restrictions. This could involve modifying certain aspects of your job or providing helpful equipment.
A personal injury lawyer who's knowledgeable can assist you with gathering the information needed to support your claim for lost wages. They can also help in cases in which the victim is self-employed or earns an undetermined salary. In these cases, the insurance company needs to look over the person's previous and future earnings and provide an accurate estimate of the future loss of wages. This will require a detailed declaration from the plaintiff's accountant or financial expert.
Non-economic damages
When people think of personal injury, the first thing they think of is the amount of money lost due to medical expenses and lost wage. However, there are many other costs that are associated with injuries that are harder to quantify in dollar amounts. These are referred to as non-economic damages. They include the more tangible effects of injuries sustained by a victim, such as suffering and pain, and loss of enjoyment of life.
Economic damages are simple for courts and juries to calculate, as they can be documented by invoices and pay stubs. Non-economic damages on the other hand, are more difficult to quantify and can be based on subjective factors such as pain, suffering, and emotional distress.
The term "pain and suffering" refers to any physical, mental or emotional anguish resulting from the accident. It can also include a person's inability to participate in their usual hobbies or social activities. A jury will look at the effects of the injury on the victim's life.
Other non-economic damages are disfigurement, loss of consortium, and loss in enjoyment of life. For instance an individual may suffer from disfigurement after an accident that permanently alters their appearance. It is not a financial cost however, it is painful to live with scars or other permanent injuries.
Damages for suffering and pain
Pain and suffering are non-economic damages which provide you with compensation for the physical and emotional trauma caused by your accident. Unlike medical bills, car repair costs and lost wages as well as lost wages, these are more subjective damages that need to be decided by jurors. Every juror will have a different opinion on how much pain and suffering compensation is appropriate for your situation.
Documentation is a way to help jurors comprehend the severity of an injury. Your attorney can gather the medical records of your doctor that detail the extent of your injuries along with videos and photos. The testimony of family and friends can be persuasive. These testimonies may help build sympathy with jurors and demonstrate how your injury has impacted aspects of your life, including hobbies and family activities.
The length of your injury can also impact the amount you receive for pain and suffering. Acute, disabling injuries typically require higher pain and suffering settlements than injuries that heal more quickly.
Injuries claims should reflect the emotional and psychological trauma that is caused by an injury. Personal injury attorneys can help you create an effective case, and negotiate a fair compensation for all of your injuries. Adam S. Kutner and Associates can offer you an initial consultation should you have any concerns about a possible settlement to an injury.