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If you or a loved one have suffered injuries due to a car accident, you may be worried about how you are going to pay the mounting stack of medical bills. If you cannot return to work in the foreseeable future, you may also be concerned about your lost wages and how you will pay for your health insurance coverage.
In many personal injury cases, accident victims are unsure who they can trust and where they can turn to for help. However, an experienced car accident attorney can help injured victims recover damages to help pay for medical expenses and lost time at work.
If you have been injured in a car accident caused by another person’s negligence, contact our law offices, and ask to schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your personal injury case.
What is the Difference Between Economic and Non Economic Damages?
Often, in personal injury cases, accident victims hear the terms “economic” and “non-economic” damages. In a legal context, “damages” refers to the remedy an individual requests to try and make them “whole” after suffering harm or injury.
In nearly all cases, damages are awarded as financial compensation to the victim. As a result, economic and non-economic damages are also called compensatory damages.
Economic Damages
Economic damages are awarded to repay the accident victim for monetary losses they have incurred due to injury. One of the primary concerns of most accident victims is how they will pay for medical bills and recover lost wages.
Some of the most frequently granted economic damages include:
- Past and future medical expenses which may include physical therapy and rehabilitation costs.
- Lost wages
- Loss of earning potential
- Property damage
If you have suffered severe or catastrophic injuries, you most likely will require costly ongoing medical care that can quickly become cost-prohibitive. However, a skilled car accident lawyer can fight to help you recover maximum compensation that will adequately provide for your needs.
Non Economic Damages
Non-economic damages are subjective and awarded based on intangible losses suffered by the accident victim. Although it is important to note that all personal injury cases are different, some of the most commonly awarded non-economic damages include:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional trauma
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of consortium
- Permanent disfigurement and scarring
A highly trained personal injury lawyer can thoroughly evaluate your car accident claim and determine the appropriate damages for your case.
How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in South Carolina?
South Carolina statute of limitations allows car accident victims three years from the date of the car crash to file a lawsuit to recover damages. However, if the at-fault party was part of a government agency such as a police officer or ambulance, injury victims only have two years to file a claim.
Many car accident injury victims make the mistake of waiting to file a claim. However, if you have been injured by another driver’s negligence, it is always best to hire a lawyer immediately. In car accident cases, evidence often disappears, or there may be issues with tracking down bystanders who may have witnessed the crash.
If you or a family member have suffered car accident injuries, contact our law office to schedule a free case evaluation. The sooner you allow an attorney to assist you with filing a claim, the sooner you can ensure you recover compensation to pay for your medical treatment and lost income.
If you wait too long to file a claim and miss the deadline, the court will most likely refuse to hear your case. As a result, you will lose all legal recourse you may have had to recover compensation for the damages you suffered.
Can I Trust Your Law Firm to Help Me Recover Financial Compensation After Being Injured in a Car Accident?
Our law firm takes pride in helping personal injury victims recover full and fair compensation for their injuries. Our legal staff recognizes this is a stressful and overwhelming time for you and your family. Our ultimate goal is to assist you with your legal needs so you can focus on your recovery.
When we agree to take your case, we will conduct an independent investigation by reviewing all police and medical reports, eyewitness testimony, and all other evidence that supports your claim.
Our attorneys have extensive experience negotiating with insurance companies to ensure our clients receive favorable results.
Contact the Law Office of Joshua P. Golson, LLC in Columbia, South Carolina, and ask to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your car accident case and determine your available legal options.
