In a personal injury case, you can seek financial compensation for economic and non-economic losses incurred due to your injuries. Damages can include money for:
- The cost of medical treatment and rehabilitation, as well as future anticipated medical expenses
- Loss of wages or income if you cannot work or if you experience a reduction in your income
- Loss of future earning capacity if your injuries result in limitations on your ability to work
- Physical pain and suffering
- Emotional trauma
- Loss of quality and enjoyment of life
- Loss of consortium
- Property loss
In limited circumstances, a judge or jury may award punitive damages, which are intended to punish a liable party for outrageous conduct. For example, punitive damages are often awarded to victims in drunk driving accidents.
