Posted on Monday, January 13th, 2020 at 12:28 am
Personal injury is used to define a group of legal cases involving injuries to an individual. In most cases, personal injury claims are based on negligence. However, other wrongdoing and errors can give rise to an injury claim. For example, carelessness that results in an injury to another person can result in a claim.
If you are injured, our Sacramento injury lawyers can help you pursue a claim for damages. Even though compensation does not undo the damage or ease your suffering, it can help reimburse you for your financial losses and provide some measure of justice.
What Types of Accidents Result in a Personal Injury Claim?
When a person is injured because of the negligence, errors, or wrongdoing of another party, the injured person may have a valid injury claim. Our injury lawyers handle a variety of claims involving personal injuries, including:
- Car Accidents
- DUI Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Motorcycle Crashes
- Bicycle Accidents
- Dog Bites and Animal Attacks
- Elder Abuse and Neglect, including nursing home abuse
- Premises Liability (slip and fall claims)
- Wrongful Death Claims
In some cases, the above incidents may lead to criminal charges against the at-fault party, as in the case of a DUI accident claim. However, the criminal case is separate from a civil case. Regardless of whether criminal charges are filed, you should consult an injury lawyer about your rights in a civil action. The criminal justice system represents the interest of the public, not individual injury claims.
What Types of Compensation Are Available in a Personal Injury Claim?
The amount of compensation you can receive after an injury depends on numerous factors. However, most injury claims include both economic damages and non-economic damages.
Economic damages are the financial losses associated with the accident and your injury.
Examples of economic damages include, but are not limited to:
- Property damages
- Medical expenses
- Personal care costs
- Travel expenses
- Lost wages
- Medical equipment
Noneconomic damages include the pain and suffering caused by the experience and your injuries.
Examples of pain and suffering damages include, but are not limited to:
- Physical pain and discomfort
- Emotional and mental distress, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Permanent impairments and disabilities
- Loss of quality of life and enjoyment of life
It is difficult to place a price on a person’s suffering. However, an experienced Sacramento personal injury lawyer understands how to use the evidence in the case to maximize the value for pain and suffering damages.
The third type of compensation might be available in some personal injury cases. Punitive damages are a special type of compensation paid in some cases. Punitive damages are intended to “punish” a party for gross negligence and reckless disregard for the safety of others. For example, punitive damages might be available in a DUI case. However, punitive damages are rare and only applicable in specific cases.
Do You Need a Sacramento Personal Injury Lawyer?
If you have been injured, you might be entitled to compensation for your financial losses, pain, and suffering. However, you must prove that another party was responsible for causing your injury and provide evidence to prove the value of your injury claim. Insurance companies are not interested in paying the true value of a claim. Insurance adjusters work hard to reduce the value of a claim if they cannot deny the claim outright. An attorney can help you protect your right to a fair and just settlement for your personal injury claim.
Call The Tiemann Law Firm at (916) 999-9000 to schedule a free legal consultation with an experienced Sacramento injury attorney.
