When you have been in a car accident you are naturally going to feel overwhelmed, scared, and in shock. If you sustained injuries your feelings will be more intense because you have so much to handle including medical care, which can be very costly. Where will you get the funds to pay for all the damages you sustained?
In the state of Florida, accident victims can obtain compensation through economic and non-economic damages. When accidents result in death, the surviving family members of the deceased can sue for compensation on behalf of their lost loved one.
What Is The Difference Between Economic And Non-Economic Damages?
Economic damages are tangible costs that are more easily calculated. They include:
- Medical costs
- Fees for medical treatment centers such as emergency room visits
- Future medical expenses
- Lost wages and future lost income
Economic damages will often have a paper trail of receipts that dictate the exact monetary amount that you had to pay. Lost wages for days you were unable to work can also be calculated. An experienced Florida personal injury attorney will be able to determine if the injuries you sustained will affect your future earning ability. If so, these costs can be included.
Non-economic damages are more difficult to determine their cost in terms of money. Working with a legal professional who has many years of experience providing representation to personal injury victims will have the know-how to figure out what a reasonable monetary amount is for your specific non-economic damages.
Non-economic damages include:
- Pain and suffering based on the severity of your injuries and the amount of time you will be recovering
- Mental anguish to cover all emotional stress that occurred due to the accident
- Loss of consortium for loss of companionship, loss of sexual relations, and comfort
Damages such as pain and suffering vary based on the circumstances of your accident. Each incident is different so putting a numeric value to non-economic costs such as pain and suffering is best left to a knowledgeable and skillful Orlando automobile accident injury attorney. A qualified legal professional from the Vaughan Law Group will be able to assess what a reasonable number is so that you don’t have to pay the extra expense of hiring an expert to provide that information.
How Can You Find a Florida Personal Injury Law Firm?
Putting together a strong personal injury claim is a daunting task for victims who are focusing on healing and managing all the other parts of their lives that have been negatively affected by their incident. The legal professionals with the Vaughan Law Group are here to support you and protect your legal rights.
Call our Orlando serious injury attorneys at (407) 648-1426 to discuss your accident experience with one of our caring and compassionate lawyers during a free consultation. Do not delay calling our law firm because in the state of Florida you only have four years from the date of the accident to file your personal injury claim. Failure to do so in that timeframe renders you unable to pursue compensation.
