What Types of Damages Can I Recover after a Car or Truck Accident?
Car and truck accidents are as dangerous as they are common. If another driver’s negligence injures you, recovering compensation is important to your future. In the aftermath of a violent traffic accident, it is not unusual to be at a loss regarding how best to proceed. Still, the good news is that help is available – reach out for the skilled legal guidance of an experienced traffic accident attorney serving Andrews and the surrounding Williamsburg County area today.
Bringing a Successful Claim
To make a successful car or truck accident claim, you will need to prove each of the following elements:
- The other driver owed you a duty of care, which is true of everyone who gets behind the wheel.
- Another driver breached this duty or care – or engaged in some form of negligence.
- The other driver’s negligence was the direct cause of the injury-causing traffic accident.
- You suffered covered losses as a result.
These elements will make up the total of your legal damages, and our personal injury lawyers will help ensure they are well-represented in your claim.
Recovering on Your Damages
Whether another driver’s negligence injured you in a car or truck accident, you can seek compensation for your losses in several categories.
Property Damage
One form of damage you can pursue compensation for is property damage to your car, including any damaged contents.
Medical Costs
You can also seek compensation for the full scope of your related medical expenses. This includes both current and ongoing healthcare-related medical bills. If your injuries are severe, such as a broken bone, a spinal cord injury, a traumatic brain injury (TBI), limb loss, or internal injuries, you could also face costly complications as well as secondary health concerns.
Lost Income
While you are recovering from your physical injuries and the emotional fallout of the accident, you could be off work for a considerable amount of time, and this will likely translate to lost income. If your career is affected or you experience a downturn in your earning power, your financial losses will be much more serious.
Physical and Emotional Pain and Suffering
The physical and emotional pain and suffering you endure from another driver’s negligence can be difficult to calculate. Many traffic accident victims suffer symptoms like post-traumatic stress disorder, which can seriously interfere with the life you have built for yourself. The impact of your emotional pain and suffering could easily exceed your other losses combined.
Consult with an Experienced Accident Lawyer Today
Our skilled accident attorneys serving Andrews and Williamsburg County have the legal insight to pursue the compensation you’re entitled to. We will spare no effort in the process. For more information, call 843-983-2306 today.