What Types of Damages Can Occur in a Car Accident?

In the event that you’re seeking compensation after a car accident, it will depend on the specifics of your case as well as any losses you suffered. Furthermore, it might also depend on the level of negligence from the other party.

Although you do not need a lawyer to recover an award for your car accident, it might help to have someone on your side that can help. At Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys, we’ve got you covered.

What is Considered Property Damage in a Car accident?

After a car accident, personal injury cases frequently involve the following types of damages. Remember that this list is not all-inclusive and that you are free to seek compensation for virtually any expense you incurred as a result of the accident.

Types of Damages in a Car Accident:

1. Medical Bills

One of the most significant expenses after a car accident is medical bills. If you’ve been injured in a car accident, you’re entitled to collect compensation for all of your medical expenses, including hospital bills, doctor’s appointments, physical therapy, and any other medical treatment you require.

2. Property Damage

Car accidents can also cause significant damage to your vehicle. If your car has been damaged in a car accident, you’re entitled to collect compensation for the cost of repairs or, if your car is beyond repair, the fair market value of your car.

3. Lost Wages

If you’ve been injured in a car accident and are unable to work, you may be entitled to collect compensation for lost wages. This includes any income you’ve lost due to your inability to work as well as any future income you may lose due to ongoing medical treatment or disability.

4. Pain and Suffering

In addition to the economic damages, you may also be entitled to collect compensation for non-economic damages such as pain and suffering. This includes compensation for any physical pain, emotional distress, or psychological trauma that you’ve experienced as a result of the accident.

5. Funeral and Burial Costs

You may be eligible to get compensation through a wrongful death lawsuit if a loved one passed away in a car crash. You may be able to recover any of the above-mentioned costs in a wrongful death lawsuit, as well as any costs associated with the loss of your loved one, such as:

• Funeral expenses
• Burial costs
• Loss of financial and emotional support
• Loss of guidance
• Lost income or saving capacity

    6. Punitive Damages

The judge may give you punitive damages if the driver who caused the collision acted with gross carelessness. These extra damages are intended to punish the negligent party in the most extreme cases and discourage future unsafe conduct on the side of the negligent party and others.

Collecting Evidence for Your Car Accident Claim:

A car accident attorney from our law firm can help you gather all the necessary evidence to prove your case, including police reports, medical bills, pay stubs, repair bills, family testimony, employer testimony, and eyewitness testimony.

Negotiation and Litigation:

We will also negotiate with insurance companies to obtain a fair settlement for your injuries and losses. If negotiations fail to result in a fair offer, they can take your case to court to fight for the compensation you deserve.

Getting Compensation for a Car Accident: Steps to Follow

If you’ve been in a car accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and financial losses. However, to collect damages, you must establish that the other party was negligent and their negligence caused the accident. Here are the steps to follow:

Duty of Care:

1. The first step is to prove that the other party had a duty of care towards you. This means that they had an obligation to take reasonable steps to ensure your safety while on the road.

Breach of Duty:

2. The next step is to show that the other party breached their duty of care. This means that they failed to take reasonable steps to ensure your safety while on the road.

Causation:

3. The third step is to establish that the other party’s breach of duty caused the accident. This means that their actions or inactions directly led to the collision.

Damages:

4. Finally, you must prove that you suffered injuries and financial losses as a result of the accident. This includes medical bills, lost wages, repair bills, and other expenses related to the accident.

Call Gordon Mckernan Today for a Free Consultation

While you may not be required to hire a lawyer to recover damages for your car accident, having one on your side can be beneficial. At Gordon Mckernan Injury Attorneys, our team of Louisiana car accident lawyers can help you take on the legal process and determine the damages you can recover from your claim.

If you’ve been in a car accident, don’t go through the legal process alone. Call a member of our team today at 888.501.7888 for a free, no-obligation case evaluation. We’re here to help you get the compensation you deserve!