{"id":3339,"date":"2021-06-23T10:34:05","date_gmt":"2021-06-23T17:34:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.davanalaw.com\/?p=3339"},"modified":"2022-10-25T15:50:30","modified_gmt":"2022-10-25T22:50:30","slug":"2-what-losses-count-toward-damages-in-an-injury-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.davanalaw.com\/2-what-losses-count-toward-damages-in-an-injury-case\/","title":{"rendered":"What Losses Count Toward Damages In An Injury Case?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Numerous factors go into calculating the total amount of damages a victim receives for their injury claim. Of course, most individuals don\u2019t know the full range of these factors and may accept less than they deserve. However, with assistance from a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.davanalaw.com\/personal-injury\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">seasoned personal injury law firm<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you or your loved one can earn the reimbursement you need to help you physically and financially recover.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Davana Law Firm has served clients across Hollywood, CA, and Los Angeles County with winning their personal injury cases. Our experienced attorneys and legal experts are ready to take you through the legal process and get you the full amount of damages you deserve.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below, we discuss why you should consider your losses for the sake of your injury case then list the types of losses that factor into the sum of damages:<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Consider Losses For My Injury Case?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you or someone you care for suffers a personal injury due to another party\u2019s negligence or wrongdoing, you must identify the full extent of the losses that result. Doing so is part of building a strong case.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, determining your losses helps you figure out how much you are owed in damages. The responsible party or their insurance company should meet that amount.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By doing your due diligence and calculating your total losses, you will have evidence of them to present to the insurance company or in court.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Types of Losses To Consider<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lost Wages &amp; PTO<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One easily identifiable type of loss is your <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">forfeited wages<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This amount is what you didn\u2019t earn while in recovery or because your injury prevented you from working your previous job. This also includes the paid time-off you used for your recovery, which is reserved for when you are out sick or on vacation.\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cost of Repair\/Replacement<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Along with lost wages, there is also the cost of repairs or replacing your property. This applies specifically to cases in which your property was damaged during the event that caused your personal injury. A common example is a car in a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.davanalaw.com\/tips-to-win-a-motor-accident-lawsuit\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">serious automobile accident<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With an experienced personal injury attorney, you can also include other personal property, including your electronics, jewelry, or other similar belongings.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Medical Costs<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost of medical care is another form of loss that is easily identifiable and among the first calculated toward the total sum of your damages. These include the costs of ambulance services, doctor visits, prescription medications, x-rays, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insurance companies often reimburse most, if not only a portion, of your medical costs. But with the help of an attorney to help <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.davanalaw.com\/what-kinds-of-cases-do-personal-injury-attorneys-cover\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">build a strong personal injury claim<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you are more likely to get a high reimbursement.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pain &amp; Suffering<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, the most amorphous form of loss among others is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.davanalaw.com\/what-is-a-pain-suffering-claim\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pain and suffering<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is based on the severity of your injuries and the effects they have had on your life after first receiving them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This includes any persistent pain you\u2019ve felt since being injured, and any emotional turmoil you\u2019ve felt since the event that injured you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, the amount you should receive for this form of loss is difficult to negotiate, whether in court or with an insurance company, without a knowledgeable personal injury lawyer to back you up.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Davana Law Firm: Dedicated, Top-Tier Personal Injury Law Firm in Hollywood, CA<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To ensure your personal injury case will have the results you want, figure out the full array of your losses and produce evidence for them. In addition, consider hiring an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.davanalaw.com\/personal-injury\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">established personal injury law firm<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like Davana Law. We will provide you with an experienced attorney who will diligently represent you and help build the strongest case possible. Furthermore, we will not charge a cent until we have won you the damages you need and deserve. This is how <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/members.calbar.ca.gov\/fal\/Licensee\/Detail\/247226\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mariam Kuregyan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and her team have won hundreds of cases for clients across Hollywood, CA. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.davanalaw.com\/contact\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at (818) 501-1055 to learn more and schedule an appointment with one of our personal injury legal experts today.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Numerous factors go into calculating the total amount of damages a victim receives for their injury claim. Of course, most individuals don\u2019t know the full range of these factors and may accept less than they deserve. 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