Can I Claim Damages After A Car Accident?

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Can I Claim Damages After A Car Accident?
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Philadelphia Car Crash Attorneys
Getting into a car accident can be scary, and
the aftermath of a crash can become complicated.
If you or someone you care about has been injured
in a car accident, there are several types of
compensation you could be entitled to. At Soloff
Zervanos, P.C., their Philadelphia car crash
attorneys are ready to help you get through this.
Today, they want to discuss different types of
damages you can claim in the aftermath of a car
accident.
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Economic Damages (special damages)
Economic damages are those that are relatively
straightforward to calculate. This can include
Medical expenses
Your medical bills from a car accident injury can
become expensive. This can include initial
hospital visits, follow-up doctor visits,
physical therapy, and rehabilitation.
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• Medical devices Many car accident victims need
  medical devices like walkers, wheelchairs,
  prosthetics, hospital beds, and more. These can
  be costly.
• Home and vehicle accommodations This includes
  items like wheelchair ramps, construction inside
  the home to allow ease of access, and vehicles
  with wheelchair accessibility.

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• Prescription drugs Many car accident victims
  need prescription drugs following an accident,
  and the costs should be covered.
• Lost income and benefits If a car accident
  victim is injured and cannot work while they
  recover, they should be compensated for their
  lost income. This can include a loss of future
  income or future earning capacity.

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Non-economic damages (general damages)
Non-economic damages or not as easy to quantify
as economic damages. Often referred to as pain
and suffering damages, non-economic damages do
not come with receipts or bills. Victims of car
accidents can often recover compensation for
emotional and psychological distress
long-term physical pain
loss of consortium
loss of enjoyment of life
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Punitive damages Punitive damages are typically
reserved for cases in which the car accident was
caused by a persons gross negligence or
intentional behavior. These damages are intended
to punish the negligent party and prevent them
from doing the same thing in the
future. Calculating damages appropriately Calculat
ing economic damages typically involves gathering
documentation of a persons medical expenses and
lost income. Non-economic damages are more
subjective and are often left up to the judgment
of a jury or judge. Your Philadelphia car
accident attorney will use medical and economic
experts to help properly calculate your total
losses and present that information to insurance
carriers or juries. Philadelphia does not place a
cap on how much a person can receive in a car
accident settlement.
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They are here to help secure the compensation you
need
If you or somebody you care about has been
injured in a car accident that was caused by
another persons negligence, please seek legal
assistance immediately. At Soloff Zervanos,
P.C., they are dedicated to helping injured
clients secure the compensation they deserve.
they will thoroughly investigate what happened in
your accent and handle all negotiations in your
case. When you need a Philadelphia car accident
attorney, you can contact them calling them at
866-597-8572.
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Contact Soloff Zervanos, P.C.
1525 Locust Street 8th Floor Philadelphia, PA
19102 Phone [phone] https//www.soloffandz
ervanos.com/contact.shtml