If you get hurt in a car accident, you shouldn’t just be reimbursed for the cost of your medical bills. A Monmouth County auto accident lawyer can help you recover all sorts of damages when you sue a negligent driver or any other party that contributed to your motor vehicle accident.
What Are Some Common Injuries in a Motor Vehicle Accident?
A motor vehicle accident can cause serious injuries. You could be looking at a long recovery time or you could end up dealing with the aftereffects of the crash for the rest of your life. Common injuries include:
- Cuts and bruises
- Organ damage
- Internal bleeding
- Burns
- Broken bones
- Spinal cord injuries
- Concussions
What Can Compensation From a Motor Vehicle Accident Case Cover?
Your compensation should address any costs stemming from the motor vehicle accident as well as any effects the crash had on your mental health. These types of accidents can be traumatic and a fair compensation offer addresses that.
You should be awarded economic damages in a case like this. This includes compensation for things like:
- Property damage, like the cost of repairing or replacing your vehicle
- Medical expenses, past and future
- Any wages you missed out on while you were recovering
Then there are non-economic damages. These can address other effects of the accident, including:
- Loss of enjoyment
- PTSD
- Mental anguish and stress
- Any other pain and suffering
A settlement offer that does not include both economic and non-economic damages just isn’t a serious one.
Can I Sue For Punitive Damages?
Punitive damages can be awarded after a motor vehicle accident, but they should not be expected in every case. They tend to be awarded in exceptional cases where the behavior of the defendant was incredibly irresponsible or beyond the pale. If you believe that was the case with your crash, you can ask your lawyer about punitive damages. They can tell you if they are potentially on the table and they can tell you more about caps and other state rules.
Can I Be Blamed For This Motor Vehicle Accident?
The defense may try to blame you for the motor vehicle accident. Your lawyer will do their best to defend you from any accusations of negligent behavior. However, even if a jury thinks that you are also partly to blame for an accident, that may not preclude you from seeking damages.
New Jersey’s rules about negligence allow you to sue even if you are partly responsible for an accident. You just have to be less at fault than someone else. Your compensation will be reduced to match your level of fault though. So if you are 15% at fault, you would get 85% of the awarded damages instead of the full verdict amount.
Ask to Schedule Your Case Consultation
If you’re interested in pursuing damages, you don’t have to fight for fair compensation on your own. Contact Falcon Law Firm and schedule a consultation with our team. Our lawyers are ready to help you with your case.
