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How Personal Injury Compensation Can Help You Get Back on Your Feet A serious injury can alter the way you live. From medical bills and lost wages to suffering and pain you may be overwhelmed by the consequences of your injuries. Some costs are easy to calculate, such as your medical expenses or missed work. Some costs are subjective, like your suffering and pain. Lost wages Injuries that cause loss of income can be catastrophic. Many households rely on their wages to cover the essential costs of living, such as mortgage or rent payments as well as food items. In New York, injured workers can file a personal injuries claim against the driver who was at the fault to receive compensation for lost wages. A successful claim requires proof that the injury was the reason of the wage loss, and that it is directly connected to the accident. The first step to calculate your lost wages is to calculate the average weekly wage (AWW) that you earned prior to your accident. This can be done by looking through your pay statements. An attorney can help you gather documents to support your claim. If you work for more than one employer or have several sources of income, it is essential to include both your salaries in your AWW calculation. It is also important to include any financial benefits you are entitled to, like health insurance, retirement contributions or bonuses. Based on the nature of your injury, you might be in a position to not return to work in any way or only be able to return to the job at a lower level. If you find yourself in this scenario, your insurance company may have to provide temporary benefits like a weekly fixed payment which is based on a percentage of your income. You may be eligible for reimbursement for the time you worked off (PTO) that you used during the time you were recovering from your injuries. The value of PTO is generally thought to be the equivalent of one day's salary. Another factor to be taken into account when calculating your lost wages is the costs of any expenses related to work you incurred. This includes any travel, meals, or equipment needed for your recovery. Workers' compensation is a benefit that provides you with the required medical treatment and compensation for the loss of your current wages, it does not provide for future earnings. If your injury hinders you from working in the exact same field or earning the same wage you earn, you may seek compensation through an additional claim referred to as “lost earnings capacity.” You'll need to provide evidence that the accident has affected your ability to pursue your desired career path. Medical bills Many people are shocked by the expense of a hospital stay particularly if it's an emergency room visit. The cost of outpatient care is also quite expensive. This is because medicine is a for-profit business, and doctors have to pay for their expenses and turn a profit. They are therefore entitled to levy a lien on your personal injury settlement in order to recover the amount they've been paid. Medical expenses are part of the compensation claim for injuries resulting from negligence. They are usually refunded by the at-fault party and their insurance company. However, during the pendency of a car accident case, it is your responsibility to pay for medical expenses. After your personal injury coverage (PIP) has exhausted the limit of $2,200 or $8,000 You can then use your health insurance to cover the remainder of your medical expenses. However, it is important that you have your health insurance's contact information on file with the medical provider to ensure that these bills get paid for by them. You should also ensure that the medical professionals who have treated you are licensed to treat you by the Workers' Compensation Board. If they're not, you will be held accountable for the expenses if and when you receive a personal injury settlement. It is also important to ensure that you inform your attorney about all of the doctors' offices, physical therapists, and other medical providers you have seen. Your lawyer may not be aware about them, and might not be able recover the amount owed from your settlement. While there is no way to completely cover the physical and emotional trauma you have experienced because of the negligence of someone else, an injury lawsuit can help. You could receive compensation for your injuries or the loss of a loved one, if you can prove that other party's negligence caused it. This includes medical bills, lost wages, and other damages that are not economic, such as pain and discomfort. Pain and suffering In contrast to economic damages, such as medical bills and income loss, it is difficult to place a dollar amount on the pain and suffering. It is crucial to choose an attorney who can to explain to jurors the impact of your injury on your life. Having evidence such as photos, witness testimony and copies of your medical records could assist. However, describing to the jury how your injury has affected your life and prevented you from enjoying activities and hobbies can be a major factor. Your lawyer can employ either the Multiplier or Per Diem method to calculate your pain, suffering and damages. The Multiplier method takes your damages in money, and multiplies it by a number that ranges from one to five depending on your severity of injury. The Per Diem method assigns an amount of money for each day you're injured, and then multiplies that amount by the number of days required to fully recover. Your lawyer will consider many factors to determine the fair settlement amount to compensate you for your discomfort and pain. It isn't something that can be calculated using a computer or algorithm and a personal injury case requires a careful analysis of the specific factors that affect each victim's situation. You must also take into consideration your mental stress, emotional distress and physical pain. This includes feelings like fear, depression, grief and anxiety as well as shock. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious mental condition that can cause extreme mental pain. A psychologist or any other expert can testify about your injuries and how it has affected you. This can be done through written reports and through face-to-face testimony. The more details that you can provide, the more likely it is that your attorney will be able to get you a larger amount of compensation for your suffering and pain. Although YouTube of personal injury cases involve accidents, you can also bring a lawsuit against someone who intentionally harmed you. This type of negligence claim is referred to as a civil tort. Civil torts are not unheard of even though they are uncommon. They include medical negligence, wrongful deaths, dog bite injuries and defamation suits. Damages After an accident, a monetary award can help someone get back on their feet. It could also cover more intangible losses such as pain and suffering. Damages are typically covered by an insurance settlement or a judge or jury if the case is in court. In general, there are two types of damages: compensatory or punitive. Compensation damages are those that reimburse the plaintiff for their actual expenses. They are available in nearly every personal injury case. Punitive damages penalize the offender and prevent similar actions in the future. When seeking compensation, it is important to include not only past losses, such as medical bills and lost wages, but also the estimated future expenses and losses. This includes prescription medications, future surgeries, and any other costs that are not anticipated. It is also important to take into account the impact of your injury on your quality of life. For example, if you can no longer play with your children or engage in other activities that you normally take part in, it is essential to account for those losses. The most straightforward way to estimate past losses is by simply adding up what you've spent and the wages you've missed. To estimate future medical costs and reduced earning potential, you'll require a doctor's letter indicating the length of time you'll be out of work and your average hourly rate. You can then divide the number of days between the date of your greatest medical improvement and the expected return to work, using this daily rate, to calculate the estimated loss of income. In addition, if your incident has affected your relationships with family members, you may be eligible to receive compensation for the loss of companionship, or “loss of consortium.” This type of compensation is intended to offset the emotional distress caused by the impact an injury can have on your relationship with your spouse and other loved ones. Pain and suffering are difficult to quantify, but you are entitled to fair compensation. This category of damages is usually determined by the judge's or jury's judgement instead of hard evidence. Your attorney can explain this in greater detail and help you determine the level of damages you deserve for your injury.