If you’ve recently suffered a personal injury due to someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. Personal injury damages cover a wide range of losses, including medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Determining these damages can be complex, especially when non-economic factors lack a clear monetary value. In severe cases, punitive damages may be awarded to punish particularly egregious behavior, while wrongful death damages compensate families for the loss of a loved one. Filing a personal injury claim involves several steps: seeking legal counsel, gathering evidence, filing a formal complaint, and potentially settling out of court.
If a settlement can’t be reached, the case may go to trial, where a judge and jury will decide the outcome. Navigating this process can be daunting. This infographic from RMD Law guides you through the essential steps, providing facts and statistics about common injuries and the types of damages you can recover. You’ll learn about compensatory damages like medical expenses and lost wages, as well as non-economic damages such as pain and suffering.
Infographic Source: https://www.rmdlaw.com/personal-injury-blog/a-visual-guide-to-the-different-types-of-damages/