{"id":824,"date":"2016-07-06T16:14:09","date_gmt":"2016-07-06T16:14:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/?p=824"},"modified":"2017-03-08T21:33:24","modified_gmt":"2017-03-08T21:33:24","slug":"what-will-personal-injury-compensation-cover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/what-will-personal-injury-compensation-cover\/","title":{"rendered":"What Will Personal Injury Compensation Cover?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Accidents happen. But sometimes they happen because of human error or negligence. Common examples of personal injury cases include slip and falls, workplace accidents, car accidents, dog bites, medical malpractice, product defects, and assault. When a person is seriously injured in an accident because another person or entity was careless in some way, they can seek out monetary compensation for their damages and losses. Damages and losses differ from case to case, depending on the circumstances of the case, the extent of injuries, the extent of negligence, and more. Personal injury claims generally recognize and consider three types of \u201closses, called compensatory damages.<br \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_1218\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1218\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Personal-Injury-Lawy-Firm-Indianapolis-2-e1489008643461-1024x550.jpg\" alt=\"Personal Injury Lawyers 317-881-2700\" width=\"640\" height=\"344\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1218\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1218\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Personal Injury Lawyers 317-881-2700<\/p><\/div><\/p>\n<h1>Types of Losses<\/h1>\n<p><font color=\"#8f5656\">1.\tEconomic Losses<br \/>\n2.\tFuture Economic Losses<br \/>\n3.\tNon-Economic Losses (Pain &#038; Suffering)<\/font><\/p>\n<p>Compensatory damages are meant to cover a wide variety of expenses and associated costs. Although most of these costs and expenses are pretty obvious, there are many others that victims often unaware of. This is why it is important to hire an experienced personal injury lawyer if you or someone you love was recently injured as a result of another\u2019s negligence. They have the knowledge and resources to navigate every aspect of your case, and recover the fair compensation you deserve. <\/p>\n<h2>Types of Economic Losses:<\/h2>\n<p><font color=\"rosybrown\">\u2022\tMedical Expenses<br \/>\n\u2022\tHospital Bills<br \/>\n\u2022\tOTC Medication Costs<br \/>\n\u2022\tPrescription Costs<br \/>\n\u2022\tLost Wages<br \/>\n\u2022\tTime Off Work<br \/>\n\u2022\tChild Care Expenses<br \/>\n\u2022\tHome Maintenance Expenses<br \/>\n\u2022\tFuel Costs (to and from doctors\u2019 visits)<\/font><\/p>\n<h2>Types of Future Economic Losses:<\/h2>\n<p><font color=\"rosybrown\">\u2022\tProlonged Medical Treatment<br \/>\n\u2022\tPhysical Therapy<br \/>\n\u2022\tLong-Term Care<br \/>\n\u2022\tFuture Medical Expenses<br \/>\n\u2022\tFuture Prescription Costs<br \/>\n\u2022\tFuture Hospital Costs<\/font><\/p>\n<h2>Types of Non-Economic Losses:<\/h2>\n<p><font color=\"rosybrown\">\u2022\tPain and Suffering<br \/>\n\u2022\tPermanent Disability<br \/>\n\u2022\tPermanent Disfigurement<br \/>\n\u2022\tMental Anguish<br \/>\n\u2022\tPSTD<br \/>\n\u2022\tLoss of Social Life<br \/>\n\u2022\tLoss of Work Abilities<br \/>\n\u2022\tLoss of Companionship<br \/>\n\u2022\tLoss of Education Experience<\/font><\/p>\n<h1>Contributory and Comparative Negligence<\/h1>\n<p>Depending on where and how your injuries occurred, some states use contributory negligence laws in personal injury cases. These laws prohibit personal injury victims from recovering compensation (<em>or full compensation<\/em>) for their losses if the accident was in any way their fault. Other states have laws that will grant victims partial compensation if the accident was only partially their fault. <\/p>\n<p>However in Indiana, we are a comparative fault state. This means that if a victim is 50% or less \u201cat-fault\u201d compared to the other party (<em>or parties<\/em>), they collect compensation. But if a victim is more than fifty percent at-fault, they cannot collect compensation. It is strongly suggested to discuss your recent injury claim with an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Indianapolis accident attorney<\/a> that can determine the best strategy for your case.<\/p>\n<h1>Craven, Hoover, and Blazek P.C.<\/h1>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_812\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-812\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Craven-Hoover-Blazek-Personal-Injury-Law-300x186.jpg\" alt=\"Craven Hoover Blazek Personal Injury Law\" width=\"300\" height=\"186\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Craven-Hoover-Blazek-Personal-Injury-Law-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Craven-Hoover-Blazek-Personal-Injury-Law-768x475.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Craven-Hoover-Blazek-Personal-Injury-Law-1024x634.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Craven-Hoover-Blazek-Personal-Injury-Law.jpg 1060w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-812\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Craven Hoover Blazek Personal Injury Law 317-881-2700<\/p><\/div>Call Craven, Hoover, and Blazek P.C. at <strong>317-881-2700<\/strong> if you were recently injured in an accident in Indianapolis, Indiana and its surrounding counties. Seasoned personal injury attorneys, <a href=\"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/105220562382553680698\/posts?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\">Daniel Craven<\/a>, Ralph Hoover, and Keith Blazek are happy to discuss your case and determine what kinds of compensation are due to you. We offer <strong>free initial consultations<\/strong> and never collect lawyer fees unless we win your settlement. Call 317-881-2700 and speak with a friendly office attendant to schedule an appointment, today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Accidents happen. But sometimes they happen because of human error or negligence. Common examples of personal injury cases include slip and falls, workplace accidents, car accidents, dog bites, medical malpractice, product defects, and assault. 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