How Much is My Personal Injury Case Actually Worth?

Personal injury cases come in many forms including car accidents, slip and fall cases, dog bites, assault, battery, etc. No matter what unfortunate type of situation you find yourself in, you need to know what all your options are and what your personal injury case is actually worth. The worth of your personal injury case ultimately comes down to DAMAGES. In this 2 part blog series, our experienced personal injury attorneys at the Lake of the Ozarks are here to explain different types of damages that are common in many personal injury cases and how a personal injury damages award can be affected by a plaintiff's action or lack of action.


Different Types of Damages

Compensatory Damages in Personal Injury Cases

Some personal injury cases are deemed "compensatory." This means that the damages are intended to compensate the injured plaintiff for what was lost due to the accident or injury. When compensatory damages are awarded, they are meant to make the injured plaintiff "whole" again from a monetary standpoint. Compensatory damages mean trying to put a dollar amount on ALL of the consequences of the accident. Some damages can be difficult to place a monetary value, such as the pain, suffering, or the inability to enjoy hobbies because of physical limitations caused by lingering accident-related injuries.

 Here are some of the different types of compensatory damages that can be common in many personal injury cases.

 Medical Treatment - The cost of your medical care is almost always included in your personal injury damages. This can include reimbursement for the treatment you've already received and compensation for the estimated cost of medical care you'll need in the future because of the accident.

 Property Loss - When you lose a vehicle, clothing, or any other miscellaneous items or they become damaged as a result of a personal injury case, you are likely to entitled reimbursement for repairs or compensation for the fair market value of the property that was lost.


Income - When your accident affects your income, you may be entitled to compensation for your lost wages. This type of damage does not just include the wages you already lost but also any money you would have been able to make in the future but now can't because of the accident or personal injury case. In a personal injury case, this is characterized as an accident victim's: "loss of earning capacity."

 Pain and Suffering - Pain and suffering can include mental or physical pain. If you have experienced a pain such as this due to an accident or personal injury case, you may be entitled to compensation.

 Emotional Distress - Emotional distress can usually be linked to more serious accidents. Emotional distress damages are meant to compensate you for any psychological impact of your injury. This can include:

  • fear
  • anxiety
  • sleep loss
Certain states can consider emotional distress as part of any "pain and suffering" damage that is awarded to a personal injury plaintiff.



In Need of a Personal Injury Lawyer at the Lake of the Ozarks, You Can Trust?

Stay tuned for part 2 of How Much is My Personal Injury Case Actually Worth? We will continue explaining different types of damages that are common in many personal injury cases and how a personal injury damages award can be affected by a plaintiff's action or lack of action. If you are injured in an auto collision or slip and fall accident, you can quickly find yourself in a situation resulting in unpaid medical bills, lost wages, and demands by insurance companies for your personal medical records and medical history. Our experienced personal injury attorneys in Camdenton, MO are here to help you. Contact us for a free consultation.


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