Explaining the different types of compensation that you may be entitled to if you are injured in a car accident. If you were injured in a car accident, you may be entitled to compensation. In today’s video, we’ll discuss what kinds of compensation you may be entitled to.
The first category is general damages, which compensates you for your pain and suffering.
A secound category is loss of income. If your injuries prevented you from working or restricted the type of work that you can do. The loss of income category will also include future loss of income if your injuries continue past 2 years.
Another category of compensation is special damages, which are easily calculated out of pocket expenses for costs such as medication or treatments that you paid for.
Housekeeping is another category that allows you to claim for your inability to keep up your house or do your chores such as mopping, mowing the lawn, doing dishes, or laundry.
Finally, the future cost of care category allows you to claim for costs associated with the ongoing care and treatment of your injuries, such as for more physiotherapy or medications over time.
If you were injured in an accident, you should seek out the advice of an experienced personal injury lawyer who knows the law and can help you navigate your claim.
You can always reach out to our firm at Moustarah & Company for a free initial consultation and we’d be happy to discuss the merits of your claim with you.