Whether it's a car accident, a slip and fall, or any other kind of mishap, someone else's carelessness or unlawful conduct can result in serious harm to you or a family member. We help claimants protect their right to fair compensation for all losses stemming from an accident, whether it's a personal injury lawsuit or a wrongful death claim.

If you've suffered injury or other harm as a result of an accident, submit a free case evaluation and your potential claim will be assessed by an experienced personal injury attorney near you.

Wondering about the different kinds of compensation ("damages" in legalese) that might be available in a personal injury case? Here's a quick overview:

Medical bills. Almost every personal injury claim will involve compensation for the cost of medical treatment stemming from the accident — that means care you've already received from almost any type of provider, plus the anticipated costs of care that will be necessary in the future.

Lost income. If the accident, the resulting injuries, and/or your medical appointments cause you to lose any measure of income (or force you to use vacation time or sick days), you'll be able to make a claim for lost income, as long as you can document the loss. You're also entitled to compensation for any negative impact on your ability to earn a living going forward (sometimes known as "loss of earning capacity").

Property loss. Whether it's your car, your phone, your clothing, or something else of value, if any property was damaged or destroyed as a result of the accident, you could be entitled to the costs of having the item(s) fixed or replaced.

Pain and suffering. When an accident and any resulting injuries cause pain and discomfort (as is almost always the case), these and other negative physical effects are compensable as "pain and suffering."

Emotional distress. Sometimes lumped in with the "pain and suffering" component of a damages award, "emotional distress" is typically linked to more serious accidents that result in the claimant's experiencing heightened anxiety, chronic sleeplessness, and even PTSD-like symptoms.

Loss of enjoyment. When an accident and resulting injuries keep the claimant from participating in the kinds of activities, hobbies, and pursuits that he or she typically engaged in pre-accident, compensation for "loss of enjoyment" may be a facet of any damages award.

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