Medical costs – The extent of your medical costs will, of course, depend on the nature and severity of your injuries. Some examples of treatment required after an auto accident include emergency transportation and trauma care, visit to the emergency department, hospitalization, surgical procedures, visits to doctors and specialists, medication, physical therapy and other types of rehabilitative care, home health assistance, medical equipment, and more. If your injuries will require ongoing treatment in the future, the cost of that treatment is also compensated and an experienced attorney can help you estimate your future medical-related losses.

Lost earnings – Injuries from car accidents can force you to miss work for a period of time. Some people must take time off to receive medical treatment and visit their doctors. Some injuries may be so severe that they require a strict period of rest for days or weeks after, which is especially the case if surgery was needed. Other injuries may prevent you from performing your job duties – such as a back injury prevents you from performing your job that involves heavy lifting or physical activity. If you suffered permanent impairments, you may not be able to return to the same job and may have to seek a lower-paying position. All of these past and future lost earnings can be included in your car accident losses.

Intangible losses – In addition to financial losses, car accidents can cause many intangible losses. These can include the physical pain and suffering from your injuries, mental trauma from your injuries and even from the accident itself, loss of enjoyment of life if you had to significantly limit your everyday activities or change jobs, and for any permanent disabilities, disfigurement, or impairments your injuries caused.