PERSONAL INJURY COMPENSATION IN PENNSYLVANIA & NEW JERSEY

Damage compensation comes in the form of financial awards for victims suffering from injuries or other compensable losses.

Some of the specific types of compensation include:

• Medical bills: Compensation for medical bills includes both past and future charges. Physical therapy fees, surgeries, office visits, disability costs and other treatment charges are among the damages a victim can recover.
  
• Lost wages: A personal injury can cause a victim to miss work. Affecting their ability to earn a salary and pay living expenses. Almost every personal injury judgment or settlement reimburses lost wages.
  
• Loss of future earnings: When injuries cause disabilities or long-term health damages, a victim might not have the ability to work in their field of expertise. If this occurs, the victim can request compensation for lost future earnings.
  
• Property damage: This includes costs to repair the victim’s car. The total value of the vehicle is recoverable if it is a complete loss. Losses can extend to items inside the car during the accident, including cell phones, computers & other belongings.
  
• Pain and suffering: This primary form of noneconomic damage and compensation covers intangible factors, including distress, suffering and emotional and physical pain.
• Punitive damages: You may be entitled to this type of compensation when an injury results from someone else’s negligent behavior.

PERSONAL INJURY COMPENSATION IN PA & NJ