What Types of Compensation Can I Receive in a Personal Injury Claim in Kansas?
A person can get injured in a number of ways. In some cases, they cause their own injuries. There are plenty of situations, though, in which a third party can cause someone else to suffer harm.
The most common example is a car accident. Defective products, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse and neglect, slips and falls, assaults, and premises liability are other ways in which a person can be injured.
If you were injured by someone else’s negligence, Kansas laws entitle you to pursue a claim for damages. You may receive compensation through a lawsuit or an out-of-court settlement.
The amount of compensation you are entitled to receive can vary greatly, depending on how severely you were injured. The purpose of a personal injury claim is so you can be “made whole.” Here is a look at the types of compensation you can expect to receive.
Economic Damages
Economic damage is based on actual financial losses. The amount of economic damages you can receive is easy to calculate since it’s easy to add up how much actual money you lost.
- Medical expenses. This includes past and future medical bills, including hospital stays, surgeries, medications, therapy, and other medical treatments.
- Rehabilitation costs. This includes expenses for physical therapy, occupational therapy, or other forms of rehabilitation required for recovery.
- Lost wages. This includes compensation for income lost due to the inability to work because of injury or harm. This includes past lost wages, and future lost earning capacity.
- Property damage. This includes the costs of repairing or replacing damaged property, such as vehicles, buildings, or personal belongings.
- Funeral costs. This includes costs associated with funeral and burial services in cases of wrongful death.
- Out-of-pocket expenses. This includes any additional out-of-pocket expenses incurred due to the injury, such as transportation costs for medical appointments.
Non-Economic Damages
You are also entitled to compensation for other losses that affect your quality of life, even if they cannot be quantified. These are called non-economic damages, and they typically refer to physical and mental pain.
Non-economic damages can include payment for:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress or mental anguish resulting from the accidents and injuries
- Loss of consortium/loss of companionship if you cannot enjoy an intimate marital relationship with your partner anymore due to the accident or injuries
- Disfigurement
- Loss of enjoyment of life
However, coming up with a dollar amount for these damages is up to the jury. There is no set formula. Insurance companies may offer 1.5 times medical bills, but wage loss, amputations or scarring, permanent loss of function and pain is something we help you get measured and then demand payment.
Contact Our Kansas Personal Injury Attorney
Car crashes and other accidents can cause a person to suffer injuries and other damages. Make sure you get fully compensated for all the harm you have suffered.
Get the help you need from a personal injury attorney from Neustrom & Associates. We fight for you to get fair and reasonable compensation. Call our office at (785) 825-1505 to schedule a free consultation.