The different types of damages for car accident victims

Louisiana residents can suffer injuries in car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents and other commercial vehicle accidents. These damages can be severe and can be physically, financially and emotionally costly to victims. Fortunately, personal injury legal options may be available to help injured victims with the damages suffered at the hands of a negligent driver.

Car accident victims may be able to recover compensation for their physical, financial and emotional damages through a claim for personal injury damages. A personal injury claim for damages can be brought against the driver at fault for the car accident that resulted in the victim’s injuries. Car accident victims may be able to recover damages for their medical expenses and future medical care costs. Damages for disfigurement may also be recoverable.

In addition, victims of car accidents could also recover compensation for their lost wages and lost-earning capacity, if the injuries they have suffered are severe enough that it impacts their economic livelihood in the future. Damages for permanent disability may also be available if the victim is disabled because of the car accident injuries. An unexpected car accident can also take an emotional toll on a victim, which is why damages for mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life and pain and suffering may also be available. Additional damages may also be available based on the circumstances.

When a victim has been injured by a negligent driver, they may be left with stacks of medical bills while they are at home unable to work as they heal. As a result, car accident victims should always be familiar with the legal options that might be available.