What Can I Sue For In An Automobile Accident Case?
If you or a loved one has been involved in an automobile accident, our attorneys understand that you are dealing with more than just the physical and emotional injuries sustained in the accident. You are also dealing with the financial burden caused by the automobile accident such as being unable to work and unable to earn an income to pay your living expenses and bills. On top of this, you have medical expenses mounting as you work with medical professionals to recover from your injuries. This is why our attorneys work hard to maximize the amount of compensation that you may be eligible to receive in your automobile accident case.
Common Damages in an
Automobile Accident Case
While each automobile accident case is different, there are common damages that most victims can claim in an automobile accident case. These damages cover out-of-pocket expenses as well as other damages you sustain because of your injuries. Some common damages you may be entitled to receive in your automobile accident case include but are not limited to:
- Medical expenses – The medical expenses incurred to treat your injuries from the accident are compensable in an automobile accident case. If you have future medical expenses, you may also claim those as part of your claim. Future medical expenses may include continuing medical treatments, physical therapy and personal care.
- Lost wages – Your lost wages from the date of the accident until the date you return to work are part of your claim in an automobile accident case. If you are unable to return to work, you may be eligible to recover future lost wages or compensation for diminished earning capacity if you are unable to return to the same job or a job making the same amount of money due to your injuries.
- Property damage – The value of the damage to your vehicle and any other personal property will be added to the claim in your automobile accident case.
- Pain and suffering – Pain and suffering is not something you can quantify but it is based on the severity of your injuries and the impact that your injuries have had on your quality of life.
- Punitive damages – In some cases, the facts of the accident may justify an additional recovery intended to “punish” the defendant for acts or behaviors that are grossly negligent.
It is very important that you contact our office as soon as possible following the accident so that we can begin to investigate the accident and preserve evidence. The quicker we can begin to build a case, the better chance you have of receiving a fair and just settlement for your automobile accident case.
Contact an Experienced Automobile Accident Attorney
We’ve Helped Thousands of KY Families, we can help you!
The personal injury attorneys of Musselwhite Meinhart & Staples, PSC have over 50 years of combined legal experience helping people just like you. This experience has enabled the attorneys to help their clients receive the compensation that they deserve for their injuries. Your case is important to you; therefore, it is important to us. We represent clients in Hardin County, Jefferson County and throughout central Kentucky from our offices in Radcliff and Elizabethtown and Louisville.
Contact us at (270) 351-6069 or 1-800-754-HELP to schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys. You may also contact our office through our convenient online contact form.