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There’s no such thing as a good personal injury – but there is a difference between an injury you cause yourself and one caused by the careless, reckless or negligent actions of someone else. When you’re subjected to medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering because of someone else’s poor judgement or choices, you are entirely within your rights to feel affronted and frustrated. What happened to you isn’t right – and you shouldn’t be forced to bear the financial burden of someone else’s mistake.
The Boca Raton personal injury lawyers at Kanner & Pintaluga know what you’re feeling because we’ve helped literally thousands of people going through what you’re experiencing. Recovering compensation won’t negate the inconvenience and discomfort you’re experiencing, but it can eliminate the financial hardship you’ve been forced to endure.
Why Should People Involved in an Accident Call a Personal Injury Lawyer?
Residents of Boca Raton – at least every driver – understand that Florida is a “no-fault” insurance state – meaning your own insurance pays for your medical costs after an accident.
Why would you need a lawyer after a crash in a no-fault state? Because your damages will very likely exceed your minimum PIP coverage (especially if you only have $10,000). Plus, PIP only covers 80 percent of your costs– meaning even if your medical costs don’t exceed $10,000 it will only pay for 80 percent.
Depending on your situation, you may be able to pursue additional compensation from the person who caused your accident or injuries.
Compensation Available in a Personal Injury Claim
“Damages” in a personal injury claim essentially refers to the type and amount of compensation to which you’re entitled from the negligent party and their insurance company. Damages may include medical bills from emergency surgeries or hospital stays, the value of paychecks you lost because your injuries kept you out of work and the appropriate monetary compensation you deserve for the emotional trauma you’ve been forced to endure.
The compensation you’re entitled to depends on the nature and extent of your injuries as well as the specific circumstances of the case.
Economic Damages
These are financial losses incurred by the injured party as a result of the accident or injury. They can include:
- Medical expenses: Costs related to medical treatment, such as hospital stays, doctor visits, physical therapy, medications, medical equipment and any future medical care required due to the injury.
- Lost wages: Compensation for the income lost due to the injury, including wages, bonuses and other employment benefits (like healthcare, 401(k) contributions, etc.). This can also cover lost earning capacity if the injury results in long-term or permanent disability that affects the person's ability to work, future career advancement or the hours you’re able to work.
- Property damage: Reimbursement for any property that was damaged or destroyed in the accident, such as a vehicle in a car crash.
Non-economic Damages
These damages compensate the injured party for the non-financial, subjective effects of the injury. They can include:
- Pain and suffering: Compensation for the physical pain and emotional distress experienced because of the injury.
- Emotional distress: Compensation for the psychological impact of the injury, such as anxiety, depression or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- Loss of enjoyment of life: Compensation for the diminished quality of life caused by the injury, including the inability to participate in activities and hobbies that were once enjoyed.
- Loss of consortium: Compensation for the impact of the injury on the injured person's relationship with their spouse or partner, such as loss of companionship, affection or sexual intimacy.
Punitive Damages
In some cases, particularly when the defendant’s conduct was particularly egregious or reckless, the court may award punitive damages. These damages are not meant to compensate the injured party but to punish the wrongdoer and deter similar behavior in the future.
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Suffering a personal injury is a traumatic experience. You’ve already been wronged once by the negligence or careless behavior of the person or business who is directly responsible for your situation – you don’t deserve to also be treated unjustly by the insurance company. The Boca Raton personal injury attorneys at Kanner & Pintaluga will fight for your rights.
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