Personal Injury Settlements Basics And Reasons You Should Go Into Litigation
First and foremost, personal injury settlements help affected individuals recover from any and all financial losses they had to suffer due to the injury. These include medical bills, lost wages, and associated recovery expenses such as ongoing therapy costs, purchase of medical or supportive devices, etc.
However, a settlement claim is not only about monetary damages. When you file a personal injury lawsuit, the settlement amount you claim must also include non monetary damages such as the mental toll the injury had on you and your family members. The pain and suffering caused by this may also result in further worsening of your physical conditions.
In addition, some type of injuries (such as a brain injury) directly carries the risk of further physical damage in the future. For exam...