Recovering Compensation in a Personal Injury Lawsuit

If you have suffered an injury due to the negligent or reckless conduct of another person or entity, you may be entitled to recover damages in a personal injury lawsuit.  Generally speaking, victims of personal injury accidents can recover compensation for their:

• Current and future medical bills relating to their injury

• Lost wages

• Lost future wages and diminished earning capacity

• Pain and suffering

• Mental aguish

• Decreased enjoyment of life

• Property damage (if applicable)

The amount you recover in compensation will depend on the extent of your injuries, the extent to which your injuries affect your qualify of life, and how much the other party or parties are at fault for your injuries. 

But in order to recover compensation, you will need to prove that your injury is the result of another person's negligence.  This can include a driver who ran a stop sign and caused an accident, a doctor who failed to diagnose your medical condition, a product manufacturer who produced a defective product, or a property owner who failed to ensure his or her property was safe and secure.

The best way to learn if you have a valid personal injury claim is by contacting an experienced attorney. If you are interested in filing an injury, accident, or malpractice claim, but are unsure of where to begin, click here to find a personal injury lawyer near you!