Most of us do not go out expecting to get injured. However, sharing space with others in Averne means that negligent accidents sometimes cannot be avoided.

Fortunately, our attorneys can help you in your time of need by fighting for the compensation you deserve. Each case is unique, and damages can vary depending on the accident. We have been arguing these claims for years and know how to assess your losses accurately. Our team can gather your medical and employment records to evaluate your economic losses, as well as assess damaged property. Perhaps most importantly, we can help determine a suitable value for your pain and suffering damages. If your injuries have impacted your life to the extent that you cannot enjoy it, you should be compensated for the emotional suffering you are likely experiencing.

For a free case analysis with our personal injury attorneys, call The Carrion Law Firm at (718) 841-0083.

Determining the Value of Your Personal Injury Case in Averne, NY

Naturally, the first question most injury victims have is how much their case is worth. Each personal injury claim is unique, so the amount of damages that can be recovered will be different in each case. However, the types of damages our personal injury attorneys can help you pursue will typically apply to most cases. Our team has decades of experience evaluating victims’ damages and can help you get an accurate value of your claim so you do not lose out on money needed for your recovery. The following are the damages we will assess to calculate your losses in Averne:

Medical Costs

Virtually every personal injury lawsuit will be centered on the medical expenses. Healthcare in Averne and throughout the country has gotten exorbitantly expensive. You could have thousands of dollars in medical costs simply from visiting the emergency room and having a few appointments after. If your injuries were serious, requiring hospitalization or surgeries, your medical expenses could be shocking.

After getting your medical records from each of the providers you need to get treatment from, we can start adding up the costs. That is why it is critical to get medical treatment after your accident, even if you feel like it is unnecessary. Without detailed medical documentation and billing, you will have little way of justifying your claims. Missing just a treatment or two can jeopardize your chances of recovery.

Lost Income

If you were kept out of work because of your injuries, we will add your lost wages to our assessment of your economic damages. However, determining the extent of your lost income is not as straightforward as calculating your medical expenses because “lost wages” mean more than just the day-to-day wages you missed out on.

Of course, we will include your daily pay for the days you were caused to miss. But we will also analyze whether your injuries kept you from being promoted or if you lost out on bonuses and overtime pay. In some cases, injury victims remain at the same employer but need to change positions because of their injuries. If the position is lower paying or offers less chance for advancement, you can make a claim for the lost future income you are projected to suffer.

Property Damage

You can also claim the value of any physical property that was damaged or destroyed by the other person’s negligence. This is common in car accident claims where the vehicle is the damaged property in question. For example, if your vehicle was damaged or totaled in the crash, we would assess either the value for repairs or the Blue Book value of the vehicle. This can be proved by submitting invoices and estimates as evidence in your claim.

However, you can claim the value of other personal property damaged in the accident. For example, you might have slipped in a spill left behind by a negligent store owner, causing you to smash your new smartphone. As long as you have records proving you own it and how much it costs, the value can be added to your damages calculation.

Out-of-Pocket Expenses

One aspect of economic damages some lawyers might overlook but not our attorneys is your out-of-pocket expenses. Did you need to arrange a babysitter for your children while you met with doctors and lawyers about your case? Did you need to take the bus or train to get there or waste money on expensive gas pumps? These costs naturally relate to treating your injuries. Further, you would not have had to pay these out-of-pocket costs had the other person not negligently injured you. Be sure to get and keep receipts for any goods or services you paid for while dealing with your case.

Non-Economic Damages

Unlike the economic damages described above, calculating your non-economic damages is simple. Many people know these damages as “pain and suffering.” They are just as real as economic damages, even though they are intangible, subjective effects you have suffered because of your accident and injuries.

For example, you might live with daily debilitating pain as a result of sustaining serious injuries. This long-term, undue suffering can be added to your non-economic damages. You can also claim emotional distress if you feel anguish or distress about your injuries or memories of your accident.

If your accident left you scarred and disfigured, you might be embarrassed to socialize, go to the beach, or even leave your home. Losses like these can easily lead to a loss of enjoyment of life, especially if your injuries prevent you from partaking in hobbies or spending time with your spouse or children.

While it might seem difficult to put these losses into a monetary value, our attorneys have a few methods of doing just that. A common approach is to use the “multiplier method.” With this approach, a number between 1.5 and 5 will be assigned to the injuries involved. The more serious the injuries, the higher the multiplier. For example, if you broke your arm in the accident, a value of 1.5 or 2 might be assigned. For serious injuries like head trauma and spinal injuries, the assigned number will likely be 4 or 5.

A more direct method is the “per diem,” or daily rate, approach. Under this method, a monetary value will be assigned depending on your level of pain, and multiply that number by the number of days you are projected to live with your pain and suffering. Several factors can impact which method should be used, so which is right for your case will depend.

Our Averne, NY Personal Injury Attorneys Can Help You Get the Damages You Deserve

Contact our personal injury lawyers at The Carrion Law Firm by calling (718) 841-0083 and get your free case review today.