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Damages That You May Sue For After Injuries Sustained In A Car Accident

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A serious car accident can turn a normal day into the beginning of a long hassle that involves dealing with insurance companies and trying to get your vehicle repaired. If you sustain injuries in a car accident that is not your fault, things can become even more complicated as you go through the recovery process. When it comes to a settlement offer after a car accident that involves injury, you are entitled to compensation for more than just the cost of getting your car repaired. It is in your best interest to work with experienced car accident lawyers like Gibbs and Parnell to sue for the following damages:

Medical Bills

Comprehensive medical care can be expensive, but if you are injured in a car crash that was not your fault, you are not responsible for paying for medical expenses associated with your injury, even if you have health insurance. The other driver's insurance company should pay for all expenses incurred in medical care, including ambulance transportation (if applicable), emergency room treatment, follow-up care with your doctor, medications, and physical therapy. Getting an insurance settlement can take time, especially if the other driver's insurance company is not cooperating and the case goes to trial. You may want to opt not to pay any medical bills that are sent to you; save copies of all of the bills and give them to your lawyer.

Lost Wages from the Inability to Work

Car accidents can be traumatic events, and the resulting injuries can take a long time to recover from. You may miss days or even weeks or months of work depending on the severity of your injury. If you get hurt in a car accident that you did not cause, you should not have to deal with the recovery period while also losing out on wages that you would have earned if you had been physically able to go to work. Ask your employer to formally document any normally scheduled work days that you miss -- your lawyer will use this as evidence when working on your behalf to settle your case.

Pain and Suffering

In most states, you may sue for damages on the grounds of pain and suffering that that an auto accident injury causes. This can include physical pain that you may experience during your recovery or mental distress, such as anxiety that may develop as a result of the accident. The amount of pain and suffering that you may be entitled to will depend on the severity of your injuries; if you work with an attorney who specializes in car accident cases, he or she will know how much pain and suffering compensation to ask for. 


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